The “unparalleled bravery” and selflessness of Ian Ogle was recalled in Belfast on Monday as more than 1,000 people attended the loyalist community worker’s funeral. The Ogle family has blamed members of the Ulster Volunteer Force in east Belfast for the killing. Mr Ogle, who was 45, and his son had previously been ordered to report “by appointment” for a so-called punishment beating or shooting, but they refused. Turned to GodHe said Mr Ogle had moved away from his past and had turned to God towards the end of his life. The pastor said Mr Ogle had been “courageous, fearless and utterly selfless” in standing up for his family.

Source: The Irish Times February 04, 2019 17:26 UTC