Body of Irish peacekeeper killed in Lebanon repatriated to Ireland | Sean Rooney | United Nations

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The body of Irish soldier Sean Rooney has been repatriated to Ireland. A short prayer service was held at Casement Aerodrome in Baldonnel, Dublin with his family. Mr Rooney was shot and killed in south Lebanon last week while serving as a peacekeeper for the UN.

Credit: PA Media

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Sorry he lost his life. But what was his mission in this part of Lebanon, that fully controlled by Hezbollah? keep peace with Hezbollah?

marina
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I suppose the msg is clear, if you value your life don't join the army...

garybyrne