On Saturday, three teenagers encountered distress off the coast of Buncrana, leading to the drownings of Emmanuel Familola, 16, and Matt Sibanda, 18. The two were remembered during a vigil at St Mary's Oratory attended by family, friends, and community members. Bishop Donal McKeown led the service, reflecting on the contrast between the previous day's sunshine and the community's grief. He emphasized the pain of their sudden loss and the emotional wounds left behind as the community came together to support the bereaved families and those affected by this tragedy.
"Yesterday, this time 24 hours ago, the sun was shining, the sky was blue, the sea was attractive, everything was wonderful. Today, a dark cloud has come over everybody in different ways but especially the families of Emmanuel and Matt."
"Whatever our reason for being here today, can we open our hearts with nothing but questions, with no answers, facing the awfulness of death, the suddenness of loss and the terrible wounds that are left by those who were snatched from us."
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