Retired Irish soldier dons uniform to salute Sean Rooney's coffin in touching roadside tribute
This is the poignant moment a veteran Irish soldier put on his uniform to stand to attention as Sean Rooney's coffin passed by yesterday.
In a video uploaded on social media, a retired soldier was seen waiting at the side of the road for Private Rooney's coffin to pass. As the hearse passes, the veteran lifts his hand and stands to attention in a "powerful salute" as a touching tribute to the fallen Irish solider. He continued: "The gentleman was meticulously turned out and proudly displayed his medals on his blazer. From what I could see he had quiet a few medals and understood sacrifice. A beautiful gesture to Private Rooney."
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