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RADIO IRISH St. Patrick’s Battalion- Sunday 2013
 
On 12 September 1997, the Mexican government paid special tribute to the soldiers of the San Patricio
Battalion who were tortured and hanged at the San Jacinto Plaza, San Ángel, in 1847.
Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo presided at
the ceremonies marking the sesquicentennial of that tragic event and
declared: "One hundred and fifty years ago, here in San Ángel, ...
members of the St. Patricks Battalion were executed
for following their consciences. They were martyred for adhering to the
highest ideals, and today we honor their memory. In the name of the people of
Mexico, I salute today the people of Ireland and express my eternal
gratitude."
The president concluded, saying: "While we honor
the memory of the Irish who gave their lives for Mexico and for human
dignity, we also honor our own commitment to cherish their ideals, and to
always defend the values for which they occupy a place of honor in our
history." Irish Ambassador to Mexico Sean 0'Huighinn emphasized the
bonds of friendship that the "San Patricios"
have forged between the two countries, and which continue to grow and prosper. Ireland and Mexico shared a
common history of struggle to preserve their cultural identities and
political liberties, often threatened by powerful and aggressive neighbors.
He also paid tribute to the humanitarian insights of the San Patricios who, "despite the confusion and
animosities of war, were able to discern the admirable qualities of the
Mexican people, unclouded by preconceived notions of racial prejudice."
In this context, he quoted the leader of the San Patricios,
John O'Reilly (also written Riley) who wrote: "Do not be deceived by the
prejudice of a nation at war with Mexico, because you will not find in all the world a people more friendly and hospitable than
the Mexicans."
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