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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]
Patrick Webster
20/12/2022 04:44
I am truly sorry for your loss, the hole country stands with you at this terrible time, may he forever rest in peace,
Caroline Timmons
20/12/2022 04:43
Rest in peace young man . Condolences to your fiance , family and friends 🙏
Michele Hastings
20/12/2022 04:41
Heartfelt sympathy on the loss of your son, fiance and comrade. May you rest in peace Sean, forever a hero to Ireland 🇮🇪
Larry Pavatt
20/12/2022 04:41
Condolences from New Mexico, USA Godspeed
David Coyne
20/12/2022 04:36
RIP young man, thinking of you and you family at this sad time. Thank you for your service. 😔
Emiliana Moscone
20/12/2022 04:34
My deepest sympathies to the family & friends of Private . Seán Rooney . I was saddened to hear of his tragic death , such a horrible thing to happen to one so young with his whole life in front of him , a young man who had dedicated his life to serving Ireland , to protecting us . Justice will be done in your name , your name will always be associated with courage , bravery and honour. Thank you for all you did . RIP Sean .
Fionn smyth
20/12/2022 04:33
R.I.P brother
Shane Austin
20/12/2022 04:33
Rest easy brother
Philip Murray
20/12/2022 04:31
Rest in peace comrade. My heartfelt sympathy to family and friends, only the good die young.
Aidan Maher
20/12/2022 04:30
Condolences from Washington State. How proud I am as an Irish person to be have been represented overseas by Pte Sean Rooney. May he rest in Peace.
Mary Galvin
20/12/2022 04:27
Rip A Beautiful Boy Gone Away To Young
Conor Dullaghan and Family
20/12/2022 04:26
My deepest condolences. Sean gave the ultimate sacrifice. That makes him nothing less than a hero, and he will always be remembered that way.
Howard Day
20/12/2022 04:20
Soldier to Soldier - Rest easy Brother, you’ve done your duty. We will stand the watch! Godspeed!
Mark Maguire
20/12/2022 04:20
Sincerest condolences to the loved ones and family of Private Rooney.
Catherine Fitzgerald
20/12/2022 04:20
Deepest condolences to all family members & friends may his gentle soul rest in peace
Reuben Doyle-Newe
20/12/2022 04:20
Rest in peace.
Ed Holland (Retired DF)
20/12/2022 04:19
My sincerest condolences to Pte Séan Rooney’s family, friends and Defence Forces colleagues. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Séan.
David Oliver
20/12/2022 04:18
From Dublin, 20 years California Army National Guard, US Army. Sympathies and rest well from one Irish Soldier to another.
Ray Doran
20/12/2022 04:15
RIP... PEACE KEEPING
The Hennigan Family.
20/12/2022 04:14
Deepest Sympathy on the death of Sean. God rest his soul.
Jacob Killmon
20/12/2022 04:13
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your son. God rest his soul and God help to heal the pain of a loved one lost.
Cathy Fennelly
20/12/2022 04:13
So sad, thinking of all of Seán's family and friends.
Mary Catherine Murphy Co Wexford
20/12/2022 04:07
Rip pte Seán Rooney never will be forgotten Thoughts prayers with all your family friends & fiancé Absolutely Devastating
Captain Tim O'Leary, Royal Canadian Navy
20/12/2022 04:06
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a Anam.
José Vicente Plascencia
20/12/2022 04:05
From Mexico I wish to give my deepest and most sincere condolences to the family friends and fellow soldiers of Pte Rooney Dios los bendiga mucho y acompañe en su dolor RIP Pte Rooney for your duty has been fulfilled your watch is over Erin Go Bragh
Joan Uí Raghallaigh, Waterford
20/12/2022 03:59
Deepest sympathies on your great loss. May he rest gently. Thinking of all who love and miss him dearly
Ronnie daly
20/12/2022 03:59
Rest in peace sean your duty is done 🇮🇪🇺🇳
Maria Cummins and Jean Fenlon
20/12/2022 03:59
Our sincerest sympathies to the Rooney family on the loss of your beautiful son. ❤️xx
Rachael Collins
20/12/2022 03:55
Rip young man ❤️
Thomas Considine
20/12/2022 03:55
Thank you for your service
Kelvin Ryan
20/12/2022 03:53
Thankyou for your time, hard work, dedication and service to not only Ireland but the world all round, you’re an inspiration to make the planet a better place to live. We are all grateful for you ❤️
Carmel Connaughton
20/12/2022 03:52
Rest In peace. Thinking of the family and your colleagues also in this time
Paddy Nolan (Aer Corps Retired)
20/12/2022 03:42
Thank you for your service Sean and rest in peace now that you have made the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of others.
Melissa walsh
20/12/2022 03:41
Rip Sean 🙏
Kathleen boylan
20/12/2022 03:40
Thank you for your work ,and love to your family ❤️ 💕
Olive Brennan Herbst
20/12/2022 03:39
Deepest condolences from the Brennan Family - Dublin and Qatar
Fiona
20/12/2022 03:39
Condolences to seans family and friends may you rip 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Cllr Catherine Slattery
20/12/2022 03:38
My sincere condolences to Sean's family may Sean rest in heavenly peace x
Conor Looney
20/12/2022 03:37
Thank you for your service, Seán. My deepest sympathy to your entire family and friends at this most difficult time.
Michelle Bratchford
20/12/2022 03:36
Condolences to Pte Seán Rooneys family my thoughts and prayers are with them in this sad and difficult time may he RIP 🙏
Jimmy Varley
20/12/2022 03:33
Sorry and sad i am for the family an d friends off this fine young man may he rest in peace
Damien Cahill
20/12/2022 03:32
Rest well young man!
Paul Corrway
20/12/2022 03:26
Rest in peace Sean
Geraldine Muldowney & Family, Swinford, Co. Mayo.
20/12/2022 03:22
Condolences to Seán’s Fiancée, His Parents, All the Rooney and extended Families, his Friends and Comrades on such a tragic loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. May Seán Rest In Peace.
Breda de Lacy
20/12/2022 03:19
So so sorry for your heartbreaking loss, thoughts and prayers with your family x
Lee
20/12/2022 03:17
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam 🇮🇪
Marie Piper Gregan
20/12/2022 03:17
Another Angel around the throne tonight
Dan Fogarty
20/12/2022 03:17
Thank you for your service may you rip now
June Brown
20/12/2022 03:16
So sad, too young to be taken away from his family, may he rest in peace
Amanda ryan
20/12/2022 03:14
Rip private Rooney
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