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I would like to thank my very best friend, who for over thirty years has been loyal and true to me – Samuel ‘Skelly’ McCrory. Thanks for everything. There are many other friends and supporters who have stood by me. However, for reasons of security they must remain anonymous. You know who you are.

I would like to take the opportunity to salute the bravery and the dedication of all the men and women who I once commanded. You remained true to the cause in defending Ulster from attack for almost thirty years.

While most of the UDA leadership sat back in the comfort of their luxury homes and got rich, you put everything on the line for what you believed in. It saddens me that many have been left to rot by the current leadership. I think about you all every day and wish that I could be there. But, as the motto says ‘Quis Separabit’, we will never be separated in thought and indeed in person. Watch this space.

Jock Lamb, Ian Truesdale, Woodsy, Willie, Wildcat, Big Hughie, Stephen, Vo, Wee Puffy, David Malone, Donal Mac, Mickey Carrol and all the boys from Norfolk. All the boys from Salford. The cute boy and all the shit bags from Bolton. Colin Bell, Snowball, Andy, Wee Jimmy, the Glasgow crew.

Also thanks to my friends who are currently serving time in HMP Maghaberry, HMP Bowhouse, HMP Magilligan, HM YOC Hydebank.

My friend in Mid Ulster, you know who you are.

A very special thanks to the men and women from north, south, east, west and south east Antrim UDA Brigades who continue to keep in touch with me. Big respect to you all. Ulster Resistance, Press Eye.

Big thanks also to Mad Nick, Christiane, Chris, Anna, Mikey and all my friends in Dresden, Germany. All the boys in the Real McCoy (keep my bed warm), Double Top (Kilmarnock), Jean Houston, Andy and Janice. All the Christian men and women who have been very supportive to me and my family in recent years. God bless you all. Natalia (Portadown). I would also like to thank my wee hero, aka super Prod.

And to the photographers Kelvin Boyes and Brian Anderson.

Last but not least my family. A massive thanks to my mother, brother and my sisters. I love you and miss you dearly.

Gina, Natalie, Chloe, Jonathan and wee Jay love you all from the bottom of my heart.

A special thanks to Graham McKendry who over the months showed patience and dedication while helping me with the book. Cheers bud.

Johnny Adair

My involvement in this book would not have been possible without the help and support of numerous people. First I would like to thank my colleagues at the Scottish News of the World. In particular Brian Anderson for his work behind the lens and Gary Jamieson on the picture desk. Thanks. Also to David Leslie and Craig Jackson for all the encouragement.

Thanks also to everyone at John Blake for making it possible to work on the project and ensuring it was as painless as possible. And to Johnny himself for asking me to help with the book.

Finally, a very special thanks to my friends and family who put up with me during the summer of 2006. In particular to my mum, dad, sister and SW for correcting my spelling and being there. Love you all.

Graham McKendry