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New Zealand Tablet, 26 May 1921, Page 27

“GOOD-BYE”: WHEALAN’S LAST MESSAGE TO HIS . MOTHER. Throughout Ireland the feeling of sadness caused by the execution of the six in Mountjoy Prison on March 14 was blended with reverent admiration for the heroic fortitude with which the young men met their doom. Their spirit is further revealed in the following from Thomas Whealan to his mother: Mountjoy Prison, March 13. My dear Mother, —Just a line to let you know that I am still the same as you saw me to-day (Sunday). I was never afraid to die for a good cause. Do you think a mother like you would rear a son afraid to die? You are the bravest woman I ever saw. I am proud of you. There is many a man would like to have your spirit. Of course I did nothing only what any man in my place, would —face death with a clear conscience and a good spirit. It is a consolation to know everyone will have to die and face the One Judge, Who will believe the truth and nothing else. Then, mother, you and I shall be happy for ever. What is this world when we look at it as I do now? -I. hope everyone gets a happy death as I am getting. You may be sure I am happy. The nuns were in to say the Rosary with us this evening, and I sang a few songs for them there. They’ll find me in the morning game to the last. I hope all at home take it well too. Good-bye now, mother. * , From your loving son, TOMMIE, for ever.