The “boundless power” of a much-loved Galway teenager who died in a tragic cliff fall was recalled by his father at his requiem mass right now.
ames Harrison’s stays have been introduced St Ignatius Church, Sea Highway, Galway for the mass at midday, which was celebrated by Fr Martin Curry,
The 17-year-old died after he apparently misplaced his footing whereas out strolling with relations within the Cinn Árd space of Dingle in west Kerry final Sunday. The mourners have been led by his father Matthew, mom Máire and siblings Daniel and Aoife.
“Our three stars are every thing to us. We could have misplaced an immortal a part of ourselves, our brilliant, brilliant son and his future, however we are able to solely hope that his gentle touches us for eternity. We’ll love, cherish, hug him without end,” mentioned his father Matthew.
Mr Harrison paid tribute to his son, concerning his love for his household, faculty, the outside and sports activities, and “his pricey buddies who have been dragged up mountains at 3.30 within the morning to see the dawn”.
“There was at all times one other nook to show for James, a stroll by no means ended. There was at all times one other place to see, to go to.”
He mentioned that his son was “totally fearless”, and Mr Harrison alluded to his son’s drive and power on the pitch.
“It was additionally one thing that he took to high school work, to every thing in truth.”
“James labored actually arduous at college,” he mentioned, acknowledging all of the fantastic lecturers who labored with him, together with his colleagues.
“I used to be so fortunate to have taught him for over 4 years. I used to be flattered that he wished me to be his trainer.
“In his personal phrases ‘ he lived his greatest life’.
“He was an important buddy to his brother and his sister who will miss him horribly,” Mr Harrison mentioned.
“He cherished Kent and his household there. He honed his bridge enjoying expertise there.
“He was deeply keen on his buddies ‘the lads’. He was a beautiful communicator. I think about he was a really beneficiant buddy.
“He was deeply loyal to you all,” Mr Harrison mentioned addressing his son’s buddies, including “you have been very pricey to him”.
{The teenager} attended the Jesuit Secondary Faculty Coláiste Iognáid, Galway. Additionally, James’ nice love of Knocknacarra GAA and Knocknacarra Soccer Membership have been additionally highlighted throughout the mass. The achieved sportsman was a certified lifeguard, in addition to enjoying tennis, having fun with crusing and browsing.
“Lockdown made him right into a much better surfer than I,” mentioned his father, recalling their instances browsing collectively.
He informed how throughout the early months of lockdown his son did a 15k run most of these evenings.
“James was a beautiful, fantastic son,” he mentioned, describing him as sort, considerate, intelligent and feisty and “at all times again house when he mentioned he could be.”
Among the many items that have been delivered to the altar included James’ cherished medals introduced by his brother Daniel, celebrating his sporting achievements, a soccer to indicate his love of sports activities and competitors, soccer boots to characterize his love of GAA and a soccer jersey.
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