TRIBUTES continue to flow in for the late Aaron Devlin as the GAA community comes to terms with his sad loss.
The former Derry forward was just 23 when he passed away on Thursday after losing a short and sudden battle with meningitis.
He came from a talented family of footballers, with two of his brothers having represented Derry too, while they were all members of Baillinderry GAC.
And it’s not just the GAA community paying their respects for Devlin and his family, with high-profile soccer names taking to Twitter to reveal their thoughts.
Thoughts are with the family and friends of Aaron Devlin on his tragic passing.just 23 years old.God Bless my friend RIP
— John Hartson (@JohnHartson10) July 30, 2015
Devastating stuff this, thoughts and prayers with his family at this time https://t.co/IuovGsTVSx
— James McClean (@JamesMcC14) July 30, 2015
Since Féile 2006 I've watched you. We laughed, we cried but we always shared a smile. God bless your beautiful soul. pic.twitter.com/UTTzdnNkDc
— Mary K Burke (@MKBurke1) July 30, 2015
Unbelievably sad news from Ballinderry. It's a cruel world that takes away one so young, talented and full of life. RIP Aaron Devlin
— Cahair O'Kane (@CahairOKane1) July 30, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Aaron Devlin & all in the @officialgaa May he rest in peace.
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) July 31, 2015
The Devlin family in happier times celebrating @BallinderryGAC triumphs. We ask everyone to pray for them tonight. pic.twitter.com/BvS7n9pJhJ
— Stephen McGeehan (@mcgeehanstephen) July 30, 2015
Tir Eoghain CLG extends its sympathies to the Devlin family, @BallinderryGAC & @Doiregaa on the death of Aaron. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam
— Tyrone GAA (@TyroneGAALive) July 30, 2015
@monaghangaa would like to offer its sympathy to the Devlin family @BallinderryGAC and @Doiregaa on the untimely death of Aaron #MHRinP
— Monaghan GAA (@monaghangaa) July 30, 2015
RIP Aaron Devlin, Statement on behalf of the Gaelic Players Association - https://t.co/WykXkfeS56 pic.twitter.com/tfnDBKUR0j
— GPA (@gaelicplayers) July 30, 2015
