A woman’s moving testimony details the devastating impact of the Omagh bombing and the loss of her beloved husband.
Brian’s daughter, Louise, gave a statement. She said her father was a good man. He was decent and hardworking too. He had a strong faith and loved his family.
Louise described her father’s kind spirit. She mentioned his warm smile made you feel safe, and she felt lucky to have him in their lives. They wished for more time together.
Louise said no words could show the loss. She spoke of the fear from that day. Her mother lost her best friend. He was patient and rarely raised his voice.
Brian’s kids missed growing up with him. He never met their partners. They visited his grave on their wedding days. It was sad he never met his grandkids.
He worked in the family business. Before that, he was a fireman briefly. He drove a crane called “Crafty Catherine.” He joked about fixing it often. As kids, they played in his crane and also played where he worked on Saturdays.
Brian loved taking pictures and always took photos at family events. He was in Omagh to get photos developed, and he also needed a prescription.
Brian liked a quiet life. He enjoyed time with family and friends. Life changed a lot after his death. Family events are sad now, and they always feel the loss of their father. He was a gentle giant, they said.
The inquiry chairman spoke about Brian. He said Brian was patient and caring. The bombing caused his children great loss. It was a terrible tragedy. His love of photos led to his death.
