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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]
Eugene O'Neill CS Tpt Corps (retired)
19/12/2022 22:12
RIP Sean, your duty is done. Deepest sympathy to your family, comrades and friends.
David Hanrahan
19/12/2022 22:12
Rest in Peace Seán
Rebecca Haslam
19/12/2022 22:12
Rest in peace Sean Rooney, Thank you for your service ❤️
Caroline McGuirk
19/12/2022 22:11
Thinking of your family and friends as this sad time. A young life taken too soon. Rest in peace Sean.
Kayleigh Keane
19/12/2022 22:11
My deepest condolences to Sean’s family, fiancée, friends, colleagues and all who knew him. Thinking and praying for you all. May he Rest in Peace 💚
Alicia Malone
19/12/2022 22:11
RIP Sean, such a tragic loss for your family and comrades, may you rest in peace
Olive kinsella
19/12/2022 22:11
Condolences to the family and friends of Sean at this sad time , Rest In Peace and God Bless.
M Davis
19/12/2022 22:11
Thank you for your service to peace. Your sacrifice will be remembered by your nation. To your family, I’m so sorry for your loss. May his memory be a blessing for you and our nation.
Frances
19/12/2022 22:11
So sorry for your loss of a fine young man. Rest in peace
Stephanie Cleary
19/12/2022 22:11
May you rest in peace Sean. May God grant consolation and peace to all your family and friends.
Ryan Power
19/12/2022 22:11
“Ar dheis De go raibh a anam”
Mary Redmond
19/12/2022 22:11
Sincere sympathy to the family of the brave young man who served his country may he rest in peace
Major (Retired) Joe Sheppard Royal Military Police
19/12/2022 22:11
To the Family, Comrades & Friends of Seán, Having experienced the loss of comrades on operational tours during my service, I can only offer heartfelt condolences. People never understand what members of the Forces endure to keep us safe at home and especially on overseas Ops. Your name will live on forever as will your selfless commitment. Rest in eternal peace amongst those other brave souls who preceded you. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis. Rgds BJS 🙏
Anthony O’Neill
19/12/2022 22:11
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this time. RIP Sean
Veronica Griffith
19/12/2022 22:10
Rest in peace sean ,condolences to all the family ,serving soldiers and retired personnel, from a retired soldier wife ,
Patrick McDonald
19/12/2022 22:10
Sincere condolences to all of the family at this difficult time may Sean rest in eternal peace 🙏 amen
Hazel Joy
19/12/2022 22:10
Rest in Peace, dear Sean.
Gwen Walker
19/12/2022 22:10
Brave young man, may you look down on your family and help them to heal. From Canada
David Pomeroy
19/12/2022 22:10
RIP Sean.
Cindy O’Shea, Cobh
19/12/2022 22:10
Sincere condolences to Sean’s mother, fiancée and family. Such a devastating loss, which is so difficult to understand. Prayers for his colleagues and fellow soldiers, especially those serving in Lebanon, May they find strength and courage at this challenging time. And may Sean himself Rest in Peace after his ultimate sacrifice in standing up for peace in the world and for the values of this country. May you rest easy Pte Rooney, ar dheis Dé go raibh a h’anam dilís. 🙏
Padraig McGowan
19/12/2022 22:10
No words can convey the sadness we feel on the death of this brave young hero. May he Rest In Peace, and may his family, fiance, friends and comrades know they are not alone at this horrendous time
Noel mc Donnell
19/12/2022 22:10
God bless your sole comrade 🙏
Phil Clarke
19/12/2022 22:10
RIP Pte Séan Rooney
Lynsey
19/12/2022 22:10
Thank you for your service, may you rest in peace
Phillips Family
19/12/2022 22:10
So sorry for your loss RIP
Patrick Talty
19/12/2022 22:10
Rest in eternal peace young man,your presence and courage will be sorely missed by the people of this country that you served.
Tommy macken
19/12/2022 22:10
Sean fly high young man you where a lovely lad a credit to your family it was lovely to know you rest easy comrade
Ronan and Ann Kane
19/12/2022 22:10
Our hearts are saddened by the untimely passing of a fine young man. May Sean rest in peace
Evelyn Jordan
19/12/2022 22:10
May you rest in peace now you brave young man
Ken Nagle
19/12/2022 22:10
Rest In Peace Seán.
Caroline stokes
19/12/2022 22:10
Fly high with the Angel's you will get the best bed in heaven you done your country'proud Rest in peace soldier ❤
Capt. (Retd) Peter Williams
19/12/2022 22:10
Rest in peace Sean. Taken too soon.
Lee Sinnott
19/12/2022 22:10
Rest in Peace Sean. Thank you for your service.
Una o carroll
19/12/2022 22:09
May God keep you safe and give your family and loved ones the strenght to get through this awful time
Kathleen Byrne
19/12/2022 22:09
So sorry for your loss a beautiful looking boy and his beautiful fiancé so so sad may his gentle soul RIP thinking of you all at this difficult time 💔💔
Ronan stynes
19/12/2022 22:09
R.I.P
Bernadette Swift
19/12/2022 22:09
My deepest condolences to Sean's Mam, Dad, Fiancé and extended family and friends at this most horrendous time. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. RIP Sean
Tracey Kerr
19/12/2022 22:09
Rest in peace Sean,so sad,so young ,God bless your family and friends 🙏
Catherine Turner
19/12/2022 22:09
Deepest condolences to all of Sean's family and friends heartbreaking for you all. May he rest in peace
Georgina Kane
19/12/2022 22:09
Sleep easy soldier, your duty done, your comrades safe.
Catherine McNally
19/12/2022 22:09
Thank you for your service. Condolences to your family , friends & colleagues. Rest in peace🙏
Lorraine Doyle
19/12/2022 22:09
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Pte Seán Rooney RIP
Seán Sunderland
19/12/2022 22:09
Words seem without weight. Time seems to stand still. The flame 🔥 of peaceful courage flickers eternally. Taisteal go réidh, Seán Óg.
Stephen Murphy Unifil Vet 61st Inf Bn, 64th Inf Bn
19/12/2022 22:09
Rest in Peace Comrade. My condolences to all Family Members , Fiancee, Comrades and Friends
Monika Sulik
19/12/2022 22:09
May He Rest In Peace. He did the country proud...
Michelle Mc Donnell
19/12/2022 22:09
Rest in peace, thank you for your service. Thoughts and prayers are with you family, friends and colleagues.
Cormac O
19/12/2022 22:09
Rip Pvt Sean Rooney
Joseph Kelly
19/12/2022 22:09
Deepest sympathy to his family, may the Lord have mercy on his soul.
Noel Ryan
19/12/2022 22:09
Condolences to your family and colleagues. Thank you for your service. I salute you.
Carol montgomery
19/12/2022 22:08
Thank you for your service. thinking of your family and fiancee , RIP Pte Séan Rooney
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