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Disappeared families at US event Disappeared families at US event
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The US Consul General in Belfast, Dean Pittman, has hosted a reception for the families of the Disappeared - people murdered and buried in unmarked graves.The US Consul General in Belfast, Dean Pittman, has hosted a reception for the families of the Disappeared - people murdered and buried in unmarked graves.
Nine people - mainly victims of the IRA - are still missing.Nine people - mainly victims of the IRA - are still missing.
At the gathering, the group released doves representing each of the Disappeared.At the gathering, the group released doves representing each of the Disappeared.
A new US freephone number was also launched to encourage people with information about the location of the remaining Disappeared to come forward.A new US freephone number was also launched to encourage people with information about the location of the remaining Disappeared to come forward.
The event is part of a wider day of reflection on the Troubles in Northern Ireland on Thursday. Mr Pittman said some people now living in the United States may have information about the remains.
The group Healing through Remembering wants people to spend a moment or two in private reflection.
Trevor Ringland from the group says remembering the past is one way of ensuring that mistakes are not repeated