On Saturday the 14th of May the unit marked the 2nd anniversary of the passing of our colleague Sean Dunne; Sean was a long serving member of the unit until his sudden passing in 2014.
We were honoured with his family's support to have the opportunity to name the Coast Guard boat based on station in Howth after Sean. A short ceremony was held for Sean’s family, friends and members of the local emergency services. Sean’s wife Katrina said a few words outlining the commitment Sean had made to the Irish Coast Guard and how it was such a significant part of his life and their life.
2am the pager sounds
Not known what is to be found
A long night of rescue is ahead
Maybe not making it back to bed
Early hours returning to base
Call is over but the ropes they need a new face
Finally as dawn starts to break the work is done
You get to go home to see the rising son
Though you may now wander new lands
We will never forget your hands
Rest now on that cloud
For you have made us proud
We were honoured with his family's support to have the opportunity to name the Coast Guard boat based on station in Howth after Sean. A short ceremony was held for Sean’s family, friends and members of the local emergency services. Sean’s wife Katrina said a few words outlining the commitment Sean had made to the Irish Coast Guard and how it was such a significant part of his life and their life.
2am the pager sounds
Not known what is to be found
A long night of rescue is ahead
Maybe not making it back to bed
Early hours returning to base
Call is over but the ropes they need a new face
Finally as dawn starts to break the work is done
You get to go home to see the rising son
Though you may now wander new lands
We will never forget your hands
Rest now on that cloud
For you have made us proud
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