Ballymoney Poem

"I woke up this morning to hear the horror on the news

"I woke up this morning to hear the horror on the news

That three young lives were taken which leaves me sad and confused.

Why would someone do this is the question on our lips.

Who would have so much evil at their fingertips?

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And take the lives of Richard, Mark and Jason in such a terrible way.

We will never forget them, not even for a day.

Three jolly fellas who had so much to learn and enjoy

Have been snatched away from us today.

And we all have a feeling of loss that will never go away.

My heart goes out to their family, I know it seems so unfair.

Just remember we will all meet again when we go up there - life will be so much easier and there will be no violence.

Father, we pray in memory of these precious little boys,

There will be no more evil ploys.

Oh Lord, please let the evil people be brought to justice some day.

And help everyone through this terrible time

That brings sadness to every home and every room.

Richard, Mark and Jason, in our memories you will stay.

I can still feel the cold, wet lips of when I kissed you and then you ran away.

So I guess the next few lines are going to have to be good-bye.

I miss you so much, your little lips long to touch.

Kisses and hugs - Rest In Peace.

The above poem was written by young teenagers Andrea Ramsey and Amanda McAlonan and read out at the Quinn brothers' funeral.