Private Seán Rooney laid to rest with full military honours

Private Seán Rooney laid to rest with full military honours.

[rankinspurff]

I'm a French Foreign Legionnaire first...19 years also an Irishman ... Private Rooney Son of Ireland... safe passage to Valhalla, your service was noted ....rest easy now solider you're gone but we still have your back...know this eternally .

[michaellastname]

For those who don't know the story, from BBC: "The death of an Irish soldier killed on a UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon has "pierced the hearts of his family", mourners at his funeral were told.
Pte Seán Rooney was in an armoured vehicle that came under fire while travelling to Beirut on 14 December.
His funeral was held on Thursday in the Church of the Holy Family in Dundalk, County Louth.
Following the service, the coffin travelled to Aiken Barracks in County Louth, where he had been stationed. The funeral cortège then travelled to Newtowncunningham, County Donegal, for the burial ceremony. The coffin, carried by members of 27 Infantry, in which Pte Rooney served, was transferred from the hearse to a gun carriage. A lone piper played as the procession made its way to the cemetery at All Saints Catholic Church."

[georgemouawad]

My sincerest and deepest condolences to private Rooney's family, friends and his regiment..so tragic, it shouldn't have happened, his life taken so young..from this ex rifleman rest in peace brother..."seek out and close"..🙏

[harry]

I am a vetran of the Royal irish regiment
I wish you rest easy sleep well RIP
FAUGH-A-BALLAGH. MY YOUNG SOLDIER

[Goddess.Boann.]

Rest in Peace young man, you where far braver than most and lost far to soon.

[melbeasley]

Condolences to the family of a young man killed far from his home from an Ex British soldier.

[carlhicksjr]

I hope the Irish people, Pvt Rooney's family, and his comrades will accept the sincere respects, regrets, and condolences from an old American cavalry corporal.
A sincere tip of the Stetson to you all.

[bryanbrookes]

R.I.P to a brave Irish soldier, condolences to your family friends and colleagues.

[neptunemarine]

Sorry for you loss, , those words seam so little, , , but means so much.
Some people here in Ireland, forget, active service men and women are always peacekeeping.
P.s it's great to see such respect for a fallen warrior .
Thank you for posting sharing it with all. 👍
Brings tears to my eyes, ex forces myself I'm proud to say, reading all the comments, , so many so many countries, IT'S beautiful

[paultanker]

G'Day My Son was in a Peace Keeping Force in Kuwait, we have never been so scared for him, But he came home safe and well, Sadly it was not to be for Young Sean"Erin Go Bragh"

[AlexKaddouh-bc]

To the Great nation of Ireland we are the free lebanese citizens around the world share your pain.our hearts had been broken 48 times since 1978.we are very sorry.lebanon is your second home we love you 🇮🇪❤️🇱🇧

[grace]

May his soul RIP
Sincere heartfelt condolences to the family and the comrades

[gloin]

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílís!

My his soul be at the right hand of God.

[donallen]

Thank you for your service to your country Sean, Rest in Peace!

[geraldwilson]

Respect to Private Rooney and his family from this Irish American lad. God bless and keep him on Angels wings!!🇮🇪🇺🇸

[derekstynes]

Another Comrade Has Made the Ultimate Sacrifice in The Nobel Cause of Peace and May I Offer My Deepest Sympathy to His Family and Comrades at This Painful Time .

[junewhelan]

Deepest sympathies to the Rooney family and extended family. Xx

[stephenflanagan]

Not sure of the circumstances. But, goes without saying, a sad loss.
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From Australia 🇦🇺

[samuelsengul]

RIP my dear brother my deepest condolences from India.. 🥺😭🙏

[ryannee]

God bless you may you rest in peace thank you for your service ❤️❤️🙏🙏