"The Best and Worst Day of My Life" - a British Army officer shot on his wedding day

On the 26 August 1978 Gary Cass and Jaqueline Johnson got married at Jacqui's home church in Trim, the Republic of Ireland. Gary was a serving British Army officer in the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
As the couple were leaving the church three armed terrorists attempted to murder the groom, shooting him three times while still in the churchyard.
This film is his recollection of that day and the shooting.
Fusilier Stories
This interview and film were made as a part of a project by the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers to collect and tell the stories of its soldiers and their families wherever they have served. If you want to get involved or learn more email: [e-mail]
News Clip
The news clip used is courtesy of the RTE archive service.
Produced by
The interview and film were produced by Big Ears Productions
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Your Wedding Day should be the best day of your life. For Gary it was and also the worst day of his life as terrorists shot him three times before he had left the church grounds. Fortunately with great medical care he survived and was able to share his story.

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I had the honour to serve with both these men during my career. Terrific Officers and outstanding leaders.

[@MrWadstw]

Like wise Great CO indeed and former boxer I heard the vibes about this but such a humble officer one never knew

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Gary Cass was CO of 2RRF when I went across from the First Battalion to go to Bosnia in 1997.

[@roberthewer2268]

Mr cass sir my platoon commander DQD Busaco pn 77-78 we got him a lawm mower for a wedding present did you ever use it ?? last saw him on a mortar shoot munster lager in 84 he was assessment officer .Good man

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