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Pte Seán Rooney a 'genuine' man who will never be forgotten

Pte Seán Rooney a 'genuine' man who will never be forgotten — Private Seán Rooney's name enshrined on the monument at the Tibnine Memorial in southern Lebanon. Picture: Neil Michael

Fri, 27 Jan, 2023 - 02:00

Neil Michael in Lebanon

He was a top bloke who will “never” be forgotten.

Such were the heartfelt words of one of Seán Rooney’s close friends yesterday.

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