Posted on 03/20/2023 2:52:48 PM PDT by nickcarraway
The death of a 25-year-old man “has left the community in Antrim and beyond stunned and lost for words,” the Venerable Dr Stephen McBride from the Parish of All-Saints in Antrim has said.
Jack McKitterick, 25, from Antrim died on March 16 in hospital after suffering a Brain aneurysm.
Rev McBride from the Parish of All-Saints in Antrim said as the death happened “around mother’s day there is a heightened sense of grief”.
"It is against the natural order for a mum and dad to be burying a child no matter what age that child is,” he added.
"It is an occasion when words fail us but we know that Jack’s calibre was that around 1,000 people posted messages of sympathy on Facebook.”
Rev McBride said the McKitterick family “have been helped in their grief by the knowledge that people thought so highly of their son”. The Antrim cleric added that he will be saying Jack’s funeral with Father James O’Reilly (from the Parish of Antrim).
Rev McBride added that it was Jack’s birthday yesterday.
"Everybody who dies at a young age is called a saint or a legend – but this young guy actually is,” added Rev McBride .
"As a cleric every bereavement is awful. Everyone tries to rationalise but there are no answers. We are there so support the family at this time.
On social media Thomas McKitterick told of his grief after his ‘loving brother Jack suffered a Brain aneurysm’ and died.
In an online tribute Thomas said: “It kills me to say this but my loving brother Jack suffered a Brain aneurysm and after a lot of fighting like only Jack can do us as a family had the worst day we will have in our lives having to say goodbye to Jack as he passed away on Thursday 16th of March at 11:20am. "
He adds: “My brother was and always will be the most important person in my life and someone i am so proud to call my brother, he’s taught me everything I have ever done in my life and he give me memories I will cherish every day of my life.
"Jack was the most gorgeous person inside and out who was loved by so many and will continue to be loved by everyone who ever laid eyes on him.
"The most funny and charismatic person I’ve ever met who made me laugh every single day with his wonderful humour we shared together.
"Jack I will love and continue loving you every day and you will never be out of my thoughts.”
He adds that his brother’s funeral will be held on Wednesday March 22 at 2pm in All Saints Parish Church in Antrim.
Social media has been inundated with messages of sympathy from those who knew Jack, including Antrim Rovers FC who said: “Everyone at Antrim Rovers is saddened to hear of the passing of ex youth player Jack McKitterick.
"A minute silence was observed at our senior Swifts game today to pay our respects.
"Thoughts and prayers are with the McKitterick family and extended family circle at this hard time.”
Other messages include: Darren Mailey Personal Training who said – ‘Such sad news hearing this morning the passing of young Jack Mckitterick
‘From myself and all of the gym we are thinking of all the family Circle and friends from the gym
‘Sending our deepest sympathy to you all …’
Antrim Eagles FC: ‘Everyone at Antrim Eagles FC are deeply saddened by the terrible news about the passing of former player Jack McKitterick.
‘Our thoughts are with Simon, Bronagh, Thomas and the wider family circle at this very difficult time’
CK Barbers: ‘It’s with an extremely heavy heart that I have to write this
‘It’s been absolutely heartbreaking to hear the news of the passing of a good friend of mine, Jack mckitterick
‘Jack has been getting his hair cut with me for many years now and he became a very good friend of mine. Jack had the biggest heart and you would struggle to find a nicer person in this world than jack. He would have done absolutely anything for you and no matter what, he was always smiling and creating a good atmosphere in the shop.
‘All our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of jack at this very difficult time
‘If anyone would like to attend jacks funeral it will be on Wednesday 22nd of March 2:00pm at All Saints Parish church, Antrim
‘Rest easy Jack you will be missed mate’
Friend Joe Webb said: ‘One of the hardest things I’ve had to do is say goodbye to my best friend, Jack.
‘Sadly the worst things in life come to the best people. Privileged to of had a friend like you, a proper gentleman and a credit to his family, God only takes the best. Happy birthday to you, love you lots
‘Appreciate & Hug them family and friends of yours tighter than usual cause in a blink of an eye it can all change, Read that again.’
A death notice on Bairds of Antrim undertakers page says Jack who died on March 16 is the “beloved son of Simon and Bronagh, much loved brother of Thomas, loving grandson of John, Bill and Dee and the late Malachy and Nuala”.
It adds that he will be buried in Sixmile Cemetery after a Service of Thanksgiving for Jack`s life will be held in All Saints Parish Church, Antrim on Wednesday 22nd at 2pm.
suddenly unexpected
RIP
An aneurism is one of the half dozen or so failures that the clotshots can produce. It’s maybe not an actual thin vessel wall sort of aneurism, but rather a row of tiny perforations that line up from the spike proteins and fail more like a zipper sliding down. Tough way to go for a healthy young athlete.
I assume somewhere in the UK?
Modern journalism’s goal is to force all readers to use a search engine to figure out where their story takes place.
Yeah, I know, it probably was The Jab, which was the point of the post. Well, in not too many years, there will be so many of these cases posts will have to be restricted to leave room for other news.
Because of my age, I won’t be around to see it. Don’t know if I should be glad not to see it, or sad to have missed being vindicated.
It’s Northern Ireland. I put it in the keywords.
Unsafe, yet 100% effective
Thank you
Waiting for the democrat/media/big pharma/Faux-xi cheerleaders to say the death serum is perfectly safe with 98% efficacy.
Safe and effective.
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