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In memory of fearless Volunteers Dessie Grew and Martin McCaughey on this their 30th anniversary.
"Cappagh ASU"
I went to bed the other night my heart with grief was sore
I thought of all my comrades whom i'd never see no more
I lay upon my pillow with a sad and heavy head and my mind it did a wander to Ireland's glorious dead
I fell into a heavy sleep and dreaming I did go, till days gone by when our brave lads pursued the British foe
Upon a bale of hay I sat in a shed not far away
The shed was cold and empty and the sky was dark and grey
In walked Eugene Kelly, big Tony by his side, we are ready for the battle and my heart was filled with pride
The next was a smiling Martin Hurson carrying a sten and a 303, big Tony and Eugene nodded and handed him a new G3
The youthful Dec and seamy came sauntering through the door
"I hope your not going without us" and this added two more.
Seamy said the craic is good and we will strike another blow, Dec said i'll drive the digger if thats the operation, the way this squad will go.
Malcolm, John and Dwayne walked in and sat down by my side
They didn't have to say a word, their courage never in doubt, as they got their gear ready they said when all is ready just give us a shout.
I looked around that darkened shed my eyes they filled with tears
I had never seen such a unit in many many years
But my heart was tinged with sadness and again my eyes filled with tears
For missing was two comrades I hadn't seen in years
"Hello" voices echoed , how's all my comrades true, it was the fearless Martin McCaughey and the gallant Dessie Grew,
He smiled at me and took my hand and said how are yous all and now we are all ready to answer Ireland's call
They loaded up and headed out soldiers true and true
I followed in behind them but Martin stopped and waved on big Dessie Grew
He said my loving brother with us you cannot go
Your time is not yet ready and there's something you must know
We fought for Ireland's freedom and back to heaven we must go
But keep alive our memory as you will and always do and and keep alive the memory of the Cappagh ASU
The shed it now was quiet and I stood there all alone
God bless you my brave comrades and all the men and women of the mighty East Tyrone.
Written by Peter McCaughey, brother of Vol. Martin McCaughey.