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06 Sept 2025

An Garda Siochana in Donegal remember Sergeant Paul Reid on his 29th anniversary

Sergeant Paul Reid was killed in Sarajevo whilst on duty for the United Nations in 1995

An Garda Siochana in Donegal remember Sergeant Paul Reid on his 29th anniversary

Today marks the 29th Anniversary of the passing of Sergeant Paul Reid

An Garda Siochana in Donegal have remembered Sergeant Paul Reid, on the anniversary of his passing whilst on duty for the United Nations.

Today marks the 29th Anniversary of the passing of Sergeant Paul Reid.

“On the 18th of May, 1995, Sergeant Paul Reid and his colleague Garda Phillip Carr were returning to base from their peace monitoring duties at Sarajevo Airport,” they posted.

“As they travelled through Snipers Alley in the city, their official vehicle was struck by a sniper bullet which caused it to go out of control and crash, injuring Garda Phillip Carr and fatally injuring Sergeant Paul Reid. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.”

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