David Hallawell was just 13 when his father, John, was shot dead by the IRA in 1983. 

John was an RUC officer and was 35 years of age. 

David Hallawell reflects on his father’s life and how his family had had to cope with his death.  

This interview is part of a four-part series featuring people who lost a relative to IRA violence during the trouble. 

The series was produced and presented by Kirsten Elder. 

The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland's top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the Bel Tel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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