No words are adequate to sum up the loss of a loved one. The burden is especially hard when it's unexpected.
Such was the case with Aaron Devlin. A man in his early twenties from Derry who has sadly lost his battle for life.
Aaron had been on a life support machine at Antrim Area Hospital. What a difference a week makes.
He came off 40 minutes into a club challenge last week playing for his club Ballinderry Shamrocks against Dromore
saying he felt tired and it later emerged that he was battling meningitis.
There has been an outpouring of condolences from friends and former classmates.
The final whistle has blown for you @Aaron_Devlin but by God you had some game. Rest in Peace Aaron.
— Adrian McGuckin (@bigaidso14) July 30, 2015
Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Aogán Ó Fearghail has expressed his condolences on behalf of the Association to the family on his tragic passing saying 'Aaron represented both his native county Derry and his home club Ballinderry with distinction and was highly regarded across his native county and further afield.'
The GAA President said: “The tragic news of Aaron’s passing has shocked people right across the wider GAA family. He carried himself with distinction both on and off the field and the messages of support since he fell ill were indicative of the upstanding character that he was. “A highly respected player, he was fit and in the prime of his life and so the loss is even more acute. On behalf of the Association as a whole, I would like to express my sympathies to the Devlin family and Aaron’s wide circle of friends and admirers.” Solas síoraí ar a anam uasal.
