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| Keywords: Irish 'Peace Pledge' plaque, Messines, Belgium.jpg Irish Peace Pledge <br> inside the entrance of the Island of Ireland Peace Park Messines Belgium <br> It bears the following inscription entitled <br> <center>Peace Pledge</center> From the crest of this ridge which was the scene of terrific carnage in the First World War on which we have built a peace park and Round Tower to commemorate the thousands of young men from all parts of Ireland who fought a common enemy defended democracy and the rights of all nations whose graves are in shockingly uncountable numbers and those who have no graves we condemn war and the futility of war We repudiate and denounce violence aggression intimidation threats and unfriendly behaviour <br> As Protestants and Catholics we apologise for the terrible deeds we have done to each other and ask forgiveness From this sacred shrine of remembrance where soldiers of all nationalities creeds and political allegiances were united in death we appeal to all people in Ireland to help build a peaceful and tolerant society Let us remember the solidarity and trust that developed between Protestant and Catholic Soldiers when they served together in these trenches <br> As we jointly thank the armistice of 11 November 1918 “ when the guns fell silent along this western front - we affirm that a fitting tribute to the principles for which men and women from the Island of Ireland died in both World Wars would be permanent peace own 2009-07 Osioni Plaques in Belgium Plaques in Ireland Island of Ireland Peace Park Belgium | ||||
