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Captain Derek Furniss (32) and Cadet David Jevens (22), Pilatus Crash 12 October 2009

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  • #61
    RIP

    Condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the two pilots tragically killed yesterday.
    Go Mairidís Beo

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    • #62
      R.I.P. My condolences to their families.
      Lock and load

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      • #63
        Very Sad news RIP

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        • #64
          R.I.P. to both and condolances to the families and parthners.

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          • #65
            Rest In Peace.

            Condolences to family friends and colleagues.
            Covid 19 is not over ....it's still very real..Hand Hygiene, Social Distancing and Masks.. keep safe

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            • #66
              R.i.p.
              What do you mean abandon ship
              Are they taking requests?

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              • #67
                R I P

                A tragic loss to their families and the Defence Forces
                "Well, stone me! We've had cocaine, bribery and Arsenal scoring two goals at home. But just when you thought there were truly no surprises left in football, Vinnie Jones turns out to be an international player!" (Jimmy Greaves)!"

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                • #68
                  R.i.p.
                  Bohs till I die

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                  • #69
                    Funeral arrangements


                    Defence Forces Press Office, DFHQ, Infirmary Road, Dublin 7



                    Funeral Details

                    Captain Derek Furniss RIP

                    Cadet David Jevens RIP



                    Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2009.

                    For immediate release.

                    *******

                    The remains of Captain Derek Furniss and Cadet David Jevens will arrive from Galway to Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel, Co. Dublin this evening at approx 8.00 pm. There will be a prayer service in the Garrison Church on their arrival (no cameras in the church). This will be attended by the Furniss and Jevens families, the Minister for Defence Mr Willie O’Dea TD, Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Dermot Earley and General Officer Commanding the Air Corps, Brigadier General Ralph James along with many friends and colleagues of Derek and David. Prior to the service the Minister for Defence and Chief of Staff will meet the families privately to express their sympathies.



                    The remains of both Derek and David will rest overnight, under escort, at the Garrison Church. Both crew men will be buried with full military honours. Funeral details:

                    Captain Derek Furniss

                    15 Oct 09: Derek’s remains will be brought to his home in Rathfarnam (house private until 5.00 pm).

                    17 Oct 09: 12.oo pm Memorial Service at St. John the Evangelist Church, Ballinteer Road, Dublin (no media in the church). Burial afterwards at Kilmashogue Cemetery, Edmonstown Road, Co. Dublin.



                    Cadet David Jevens

                    15 Oct 09: David’s remains will be brought to his home in Glynn, Co Wexford (house private until 3.00 pm).

                    16 Oct 09: 11.oo am Requiem Mass at St. Alphonsus Church, Barntown, Co. Wexford. Burial afterwards in the church grounds.



                    Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.



                    Media may attend, but must respect the wishes of each family, the solemnity of the ceremonies and the instructions of military marshals at each funeral.

                    Press Officer: Comdt. Gavin Young 01 8042687 : 087 2482130

                    e-mail: pressofficer@defenceforces.iol.ie web: www.military.ie

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                    • #70
                      May they both rest in peace. RIP

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                      • #71
                        R.i.p

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                        • #72
                          RIP Lads

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                          • #73
                            R.i.p.
                            'He died who loved to live,' they'll say,
                            'Unselfishly so we might have today!'
                            Like hell! He fought because he had to fight;
                            He died that's all. It was his unlucky night.
                            http://www.salamanderoasis.org/poems...nnis/luck.html

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                            • #74
                              Rip

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                              • #75
                                Jev & DF
                                RIP

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