"As a family we decided to donate his organs. His heart, lungs, liver, kidney and pancreas all received five perfect matches. Meaning as his final act on earth he was able to save five lives and leave a legacy to the end of time."
"He was my partner in crime. There wasn't a day we were together since the day he was born that we weren't causing some sort of mischief."
"It felt 'criminal' that the world got to experience the joy, generosity, adventure, sometimes wildly inappropriate comments and questionable fashion sense of Conor for only 19 years."
Conor Coleman, a 19-year-old, died after being struck by a car in Cork. His family chose to donate his organs, resulting in five perfect matches. His brother John shared heartfelt memories during the funeral, emphasizing Conor's joy and generosity. He described their close bond and mischievous adventures, highlighting the impact Conor had on those around him. The family expressed gratitude for the support received and celebrated Conor's legacy, which will continue through the lives he saved.
Read at Irish Independent
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