Former police officer killed by IRA just months after realising his shop dream
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A son has recalled how his father had just realised his childhood dream of opening a shop when he was murdered by the Provisional IRA.John Olphert, 39, was shot dead by at the shop in Londonderry, on January 18, 1983.Speaking ahead of the 40th anniversary of his murder, Mr Olphert's son Mark has challenged those who support the Provisional IRA to explain to him and other bereaved families why they felt the terror campaign was worth it.
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