Family thanks community on first anniversary of Damian Casey's tragic death
June 14, 2023
Tyrone's Damian Casey
The family of Tyrone hurling star Damian Casey have thanked the local community for their support on the first anniversary on his tragic death.
The Eoghan Ruadh, Dungannon clubman died last June while attending a friend’s wedding in Spain. The tragedy came just weeks after he had captained Tyrone and scored 0-14 in their Nickey Rackard Cup final victory at Croke Park.
“The family of the late Damian Casey R.I.P. would like to sincerely thank all those people who have supported them during this very difficult year and continue to do so,” the Casey family said in a statement ahead of his first anniversary Mass on Friday.
“We extend our extreme gratitude to all those who helped in Damian’s swift repatriation from Spain. Collectively and individually, to all those who organised, contributed to, and attended, both physically and remotely, the vigil, wake, Funeral and Month’s Mind masses including local businesses and GAA clubs, we are truly grateful.
“To the many people, from all communities, who called at the family home, sympathised with the family, sent Mass cards, Sympathy cards, provided refreshments, and to all who sent donations and organised fundraisers for the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, we thank you.
“To the support of the GAA across the island of Ireland and further afield, especially Damian’s own club Eoghan Ruadh, his Tyrone County team mates and all the other local clubs who were heavily involved and those clubs who visited from neighbouring parishes and counties, please accept our appreciation.”
TweetMessage from the family of the late Damian Casey RIP pic.twitter.com/xvZnlSHYsm
— Eoghan Ruadh (@DGNHurlingclub) June 5, 2023
