Funeral taking place for soldier killed in Lebanon
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 have been told.
Members of the 27th Infantry Battalion, in which Pte Rooney served, formed a guard of honour as his coffin, covered by both Irish and UN flags, was carried into the church. Fr Derek Ryan told mourners, including Pte Rooney's mother Natasha, father Paul, grandparents and fiancée Holly McConnellogue, the UN soldier was "immersed in family life"."When Sean was killed last week, it really did pierce the heart of his family and this close-hearted community, and even the town of Dundalk," Fr Ryan said.
She said there were no words "strong or great enough to express the love I have for Sean and how proud I was".In a statement read by Fr Ryan, Ms McConnellogue said Pte Rooney would have become a "fantastic husband and father"."Seán always encouraged me in my work and my studies and everything in life. He believed I could do anything, he made me feel I could do anything," she said.
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