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SUCCESS! The USS Gallagher was officially named this morning!

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Helen O'Gara
11 years ago

This would be a lovely way to commerate a man who lost his life so young and tragically

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Liam Shanahan
11 years ago

It would be fitting to name a ship after this brave Irishman

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Liam Shanahan
11 years ago

It would be fitting to name a ship after this brave Irishman

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Brian Gallagher
11 years ago

Why Not .....

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Brian Gallagher
11 years ago

Why Not .....

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John T. Cribbin
11 years ago

A hero in the true sense of the word. A special Ballyhaunis man whom we never should forget.To name a ship after him would also I believe honour all Irish people over time who made unselfish sacrifices to improve and give the rest of us freedom to live our lives in peace. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam.

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John T. Cribbin
11 years ago

A hero in the true sense of the word. A special Ballyhaunis man whom we never should forget.To name a ship after him would also I believe honour all Irish people over time who made unselfish sacrifices to improve and give the rest of us freedom to live our lives in peace. Ar dheis dé go raibh a anam.

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Colin Dunlevy
11 years ago

Very brave man

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Colin Dunlevy
11 years ago

Very brave man

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GAVIN WALSH
11 years ago

GO PATRICK GO !

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GAVIN WALSH
11 years ago

GO PATRICK GO !

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Steve Newman
11 years ago

My Uncle,Ciaran Newman ( USN retired ) from Dublin also served in Vietnam in 65 with the brown water navy.

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Steve Newman
11 years ago

My Uncle,Ciaran Newman ( USN retired ) from Dublin also served in Vietnam in 65 with the brown water navy.

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Vincent O'Brien
11 years ago

Lance Corporal Patrick "Bob" Gallagher was a proud Irish emigrant to the USA, who joined the the equally proud US Marine Corps Patrick "Bob" Gallagher was awarded the Navy Cross for bravery and he represents the courage of being one of 3,000 Irish men & women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in Vietnam, and was one of 29 Irish to have been killed in action there. I wish to petition for this brave Irishman who fought for his adopted country and for his name to be put forward in keeping with the tradition of naming Navy Ships after, U.S. Marine Corp heroes and especially as this would coincide with the 50th anniversary of Patrick's death in action. With this in mind I request all representatives support in raising this request at every opportunity with the Secretary of the Navy. Sincerely, V O'Brien

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Vincent O'Brien
11 years ago

Lance Corporal Patrick "Bob" Gallagher was a proud Irish emigrant to the USA, who joined the the equally proud US Marine Corps Patrick "Bob" Gallagher was awarded the Navy Cross for bravery and he represents the courage of being one of 3,000 Irish men & women who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in Vietnam, and was one of 29 Irish to have been killed in action there. I wish to petition for this brave Irishman who fought for his adopted country and for his name to be put forward in keeping with the tradition of naming Navy Ships after, U.S. Marine Corp heroes and especially as this would coincide with the 50th anniversary of Patrick's death in action. With this in mind I request all representatives support in raising this request at every opportunity with the Secretary of the Navy. Sincerely, V O'Brien

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Martin
11 years ago

died so others may live

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Martin
11 years ago

died so others may live

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mary flynn
11 years ago

Very worthy.

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mary flynn
11 years ago

Very worthy.

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Dermot Keigher
11 years ago

A legend.