Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a "beautiful" and "very talented" young Irish man that "always had a smile on his face" who died suddenly while living in Canada.
Deep condolences have been expressed to the family of Kildare man, Jeremy Burke, 27, who passed away peacefully in his sleep in Toronto, on January 22.
"The family are in awe of the support they are receiving from all around the world," a fundraiser entitled Bringing Jeremy Home, which has raised over €24,000, has said.
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They thanked the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, who have helped bringing the young man from Kilcullen, who died at his heartbroken girlfriend's side, back to his family.
"I remember Jeremy from CBS, as a happy, cheerful and capable student," one teacher wrote, following the news of his passing.
Another teacher, from Scoil Bhride Kilcullen, recalled Jeremy from her time teaching 1st class as a "beautiful happy boy, always a smile on his little face."
"I have a lot of fond memories of my music days with him in community games and talent shows. A highly talented guy with a very special gift for music," one tribute said.
The fundraiser asked that donors offer their support to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust, who get calls every week to bring a loved one back home to Ireland to their beloved family, from every corner of the world.
They highlighted how even the Canadian police department was overwhelmed by the organisation and thought "only the Irish would think of such a charitable thing."
Jeremy Burke, forever 27 years young, is deeply regretted by his heartbroken family, mother Louise, Dad Gerry, sister Edie, brother William, Misty the family loving pet, grandmothers Rita and Peg, grandfathers Joe and predeceased Paddy, step father Ronan, aunties and uncles, cousins and a "large circle of wonderful friends."
One final condolence said: "Jeremy was always polite and a mannerly gentleman.
"Gone far too soon. Rest in peace Jeremy," they added.
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