2,000 MOURN KNIFE VICTIM.AROUND 2,000 mourners paid their last respects Noun 1. last respects - the act of expressing respect for someone who has died; "he paid his last respects by standing quietly at the graveside" deference, respect - a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very yesterday to a man who was stabbed to death in the street. Frank Fahy's parents John Joe and Mary, brother Noel and his sisters Emer and Grainne led the cortege as the 20-year-old's coffin was brought to St Patrick's Church in Glenmaddy, Co Galway. Fr Paddy Mooney told the congregation that "a terrible darkness" had visited the town. He said: "We were here in this church last Sunday night Sunday Night, later named Michelob Presents Night Music, was an NBC late-night television show which aired for two seasons between 1988 and 1990 as a showcase for jazz and eclectic musical artists. at a carol service. "Little did any of us think at that time, as we rejoiced in the singing of the children, of the terrible darkness that would descend on us within hours. "These events has made everyone evaluate their lives. "Just over 20 years ago Frank was carried in here when he was two weeks old to be baptised. Little did we think he would be carried in here just before Christmas 2008 in these circumstances." After prayers were offered "for all families caught up in the tragedy," tractor driver Mr Fahy was laid to rest in Glenmaddy cemetery. Patrick Doherty, 45, from Clooncon West in the town, has been charged with his murder. He was remanded in custody on Friday. CAPTION(S): TRIBUTES Young people carry flowers for the tractor driver as they follow coffin in Glenmaddy, Co Galway; EMOTIONAL Mourners at stab victim Frank Fahy's funeral yesterday Pictures: DAVID David, in the Bible David, d. c.970 B.C., king of ancient Israel (c.1010–970 B.C.), successor of Saul. The Book of First Samuel introduces him as the youngest of eight sons who is anointed king by Samuel to replace Saul, who had been deemed a failure. WALSH |
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