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Condolences for Pte Seán Rooney

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Pte Seán Rooney, 121 Inf Bn UNIFIL / 27 Inf Bn
Remains of Private Séan Rooney arrived in Casement Aerodrome Baldonnel
The Defence Forces can confirm that the remains of Private Sean Rooney arrived from Beirut Airport to Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin this morning at approx. 08.30 am.
Update - Repatriation of Pte Seán Rooney
The Defence Forces can confirm the details of the repatriation of Private Seán Rooney from Lebanon to Ireland. Private Seán Rooney's remains will be brought home on Sunday 18 December by the Irish Air Corps CASA aircraft, departing Beirut at 1600 hrs (local Beirut time). [Click for media details]
Muireann kenny
21/12/2022 00:41
May you get the best bed in heaven you’ve done your country proud your job is done 💚🤍🧡
John Fitzpatrick
21/12/2022 00:41
Rest In Peace Sèan, thinking of your family, friends and Comrades at such a sad and difficult time, Deepest Condolences to all of your family. RIP
Jackie Kennedy
21/12/2022 00:41
So heartbreaking, thinking of all your family and friends during this devastating time. Rip xx
Tom O Connor
21/12/2022 00:38
Regretfully the ultimate sacrifice made in the name of peace. You are a hero
Garry O'Shea
21/12/2022 00:35
Sleep well Comrade. Hope you are at rest in a better place. Hope your family find peace in your bravery.
Olivia Maguire
21/12/2022 00:33
Rest easy... forever young. Lived and died a hero..x
Geraldine Burke, Army Sport Historian
21/12/2022 00:32
With deepest sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of Pte Rooney. May he rest in peace.
Karena
21/12/2022 00:28
Rest In Peace. You have done your country proud. Thanks so much for your service and bravery. Condolences to your family and fiance at this sad time.
James Browne
21/12/2022 00:28
Sean may you rest in peace .. I will pray for you & your family
Jennifer O'Grady Fowley
21/12/2022 00:27
My deepest condolences to Sean's family and friends, may he rest in peace 😢💔
Patricia and Declan Ryan
21/12/2022 00:26
Rest in peace Seán 🙏
William Guy
21/12/2022 00:26
Blessed are the peace keepers. My thoughts are with the family and friends of this honourable young man. My he rest in peace. I will lend you, for a little time, A child of mine, He said. For you to love the while he lives, And mourn for when he's dead. It may be six or seven years, Or twenty-two or three. But will you, till I call him back, Take care of him for Me? He'll bring his charms to gladden you, And should his stay be brief. You'll have his lovely memories, As solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay, Since all from earth return. But there are lessons taught down there, I want this child to learn. I've looked the wide world over, In search for teachers true. And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes, I have selected you. Now will you give him all your love, Nor think the labour vain. Nor hate me when I come To take him home again? I fancied that I heard them say, 'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!' For all the joys Thy child shall bring, The risk of grief we'll run. We'll shelter him with tenderness, We'll love him while we may, And for the happiness we've known, Forever grateful stay. But should the angels call for him, Much sooner than we've planned. We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, And try to understand.
M W Kelly
21/12/2022 00:24
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the Rooney family, Seán’s fiancée and his friends, from one who has feared that call
K O'Donoghue
21/12/2022 00:23
Deepest condolences to Sean's family, friends and loved ones. May he rest in peace.
Ciara
21/12/2022 00:23
Deepest sympathies to the family & friends & platoon of Private Rooney. He was an honour to our country. May he rest in eternal peace.
Aileen Malone
21/12/2022 00:16
To Natasha, Sean’s mother, my sincere condolences, the loss of an adult son is one of the hardest deaths. To Holly, my deepest sympathies, you mourn the loss of a future you and Sean were planning for as well as of Sean. And to the rest of Sean’s family and friends, your pain must be so deep and so hard. I wish you all comfort and strength.
Kristopher Vanderheiden & the Vanderheiden Family
21/12/2022 00:13
My deepest sympathies.
Annmarie Kelly
21/12/2022 00:13
RIP Private Sèan Rooney X forever young. Thank you for all your work over seas,may you get a lovely bed in heaven .
Karen Dowley
21/12/2022 00:12
Rest easy Sean. My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
Fiachra Molloy
21/12/2022 00:12
My sincerest condolences to Pte. Rooney's family & comrades. I am so sorry for the loss you all feel.
Tony Margiotta (Comdt. retd)
21/12/2022 00:11
Rest in peace Seán. Heartfelt condolences to your family
Niall O'Sullivan & family
21/12/2022 00:11
Rest in peace Pte Rooney. Sincere condolences to Sean's fiancée, family, friends and defence forces colleagues. We will remember you.
Greg Paterson
21/12/2022 00:07
RIP soldier. Thank you for your service.
Collette wolohan
21/12/2022 00:06
As a mother my son serving the defence forces too .. thinking of ur poor mother and family heart breaking 💔 Rip Séan Rooney xx
Teri Bergin
21/12/2022 00:03
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Pte Seán Rooney, to his fiancée, friends and colleagues in the Defence Forces. Rest in Peace young man.
Claire Mulvey
21/12/2022 00:03
Rest in peace soldier. You have done our Country proud and we’re so proud of you. Deepest condolences to your family fiancée and all your friends and colleagues 💔🇮🇪💚☘️
C. J. Cain
21/12/2022 00:02
Rest in the eternal mercy of God.
Marie Mills
20/12/2022 23:59
My prayers are with the family and loved ones of this brave man. May God wrap you in His loving embrace. I know Seán is with our Lord.
Comdt J. Mannix (AR) Rtd
20/12/2022 23:58
A Brave young man taken into God's legion far too soon Rest in Peace.
Ian Preston
20/12/2022 23:58
RIP young man
Derek Mooney
20/12/2022 23:57
Heartfelt thoughts with the family, friends and colleagues of Pte Sean Rooney. The fact that he lost his life protecting his comrades and serving his country abroad will not lessen your great pain and tremendous loss, but please know that we all feel so deeply for you.
Clare Butterly
20/12/2022 23:57
My deepest condolences to Sean’s family and friends, heartbreaking to loss a love one , thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time
Kristina o d
20/12/2022 23:57
Thinking of all Sean's family..utterly heartbreaking he was taken from you. What a brave and courageous young man. Rest in peace sean and thank you 💚🤍🧡
Claire Dignam
20/12/2022 23:56
The world has lost a true hero. RIP
Miriam costelloe
20/12/2022 23:54
Rip beautiful boy
Michael Mackey
20/12/2022 23:53
My deepest condolences to family and friends. May you Rest in peace.
Pte JP Boyle 28 Inf Bn
20/12/2022 23:52
Rest In Peace Comrade,,, thinking of your friends and comrades who have served with you at home and in the Leb at such a sad and difficult time, Deepest Condolences to all of your family, you are all in out thoughts .... I'm sure you did your family proud Seán serving your country. Rest easy now with the angels your duty is done... GBNF.
Louise O Grady
20/12/2022 23:51
To Sean’s mother, fiancée, family, friends and comrades, please accept my sincere condolences on the heartbreaking and untimely death of Sean. My heart goes out to you all. Sean, rest easy now. Your duty is done.
Conor King
20/12/2022 23:50
Deepest sympathy to you all. You should be very proud of Seán’s service.
Joey Horgan
20/12/2022 23:50
Sleep well Seán
Ex Sgt Military Police Kevin Mc Bride
20/12/2022 23:50
Rest in peace Deepest condolences to family and fiancee & all your Military Family also.Rest with the Angels.
Margaret and Declan O’Neii
20/12/2022 23:50
As parents of a serving soldier and peacekeeper may your brave soul rest in Peace PTE Sean Rooney. Condolences to your family and friends.
Patrick Lake
20/12/2022 23:49
Rest in peace. You are truly a Patriot. The world will miss you.
Maryellen kelly
20/12/2022 23:47
Sincerest Condolences to all xx My thoughts & prayers are with you all at this difficult time.. Rest in peace pte. Sean x
Irene Gibbons
20/12/2022 23:45
My sincere condolences go to the Rooney family on this saddest of days. RIP Sean Rooney. Taken too soon. 😢💚
Nicola Condron
20/12/2022 23:45
As a wife of a serving member of the Irish Defence Forces my heartfelt condolences to Sean's fiancée, family, friends and all his comrades, thinking of you all at this very difficult time. He will never be forgotten. May you rest in peace Seán 🇮🇪
Col Brian O'Keeffe (Retd)
20/12/2022 23:45
Sincere condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Pte Seán Rooney. Ar Dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Adrian Curran
20/12/2022 23:42
Many condolences to all Seán's family, fiancée and friends. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May you rest in peace comrade 🇮🇪
Helen Conran
20/12/2022 23:40
Rest in peace Pte Rooney
Dawson Sutcliffe Age 9 Dublin
20/12/2022 23:40
I am sorry for your loss. The bravest soldier. Rest in peace pte Rooney
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