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Murdered prison officer David Black loved his family, his work and Authentic Carolina Panthers Jerseyshis life, close friends said last night. Yesterday the curtains were drawn at his Cookstown home, close to the centre of the Co Tyrone town, as his loved ones struggled to come to terms with the heartbreaking loss.Police armed with assault rifles prevented anyone other than close family members from entering the quiet lane Mr Black had driven down just hours before.Mr Black lived at the twostorey detached property with his wife Yvonne, a district nurse, and their children Kyle and Kyra.
He was born a short distance away on the same road, where his parents James Anderson Jerseystill live. His sister Lorraine also lives in Cookstown.A close friend of Mr Black, who knew him for 40 years, said he felt sick at news of his murder.I, like all those who knew Davy — and there were many round here — am devastated by this, he said. Davy loved his family, his work and his life and was looking forward to retiring soon.He paid the ultimate price for serving his community.Yvonne also serves the community in her job. She is shattered.
Another said: Davy told me recently he hoped to retire in November. He Thomas Keiser Jerseydeserved to live out the rest of his life after the service he put in.It is the second tragedy Mrs Black has had to contend with in the past year, following the death of her father in a farming accident last November.Neighbours spoke of their shock at the death of Mr Black.I’ve known Davy for about 20 years and he always had a word for everyone, said one. He was always full of fun. He kept himself private, like the rest of the family, but enjoyed a joke and banter with people when down the town.
Davy was wellrespected in the area, as is the whole family. People Carolina Panthers Shopare BE1105ZYH just in total shock, said another neighbour.I heard of the shooting on the radio this morning but I never thought it would be so close to home.Mr Black was a popular figure in the town and heavily involved in community groups.A keen worshipper at Molesworth Presbyterian Church, he also played bowls regularly at the venue. He had been a member of Montober LOL 661, a lodge based in Cookstown, for more than three decades, as well as aflute band of the same name. Family minister Rev Tom Greer said the community in Cookstown would rally round Mr Black’s family.
David was a lovely guy, a real gentleman in every way and a guy who www.authenticcarolinapanthersjerseys.comappreciated humour, appreciated a laugh, he said.He was devoted to his wife, his family, his parents, and someone we loved and valued as a member of our church in Molesworth Presbyterian.The huge majority of people in this area will rally round the Black family and their hearts will go out to them and send their sympathy to them at this time of grave loss.Rev Greer said the family has appealed for no retaliation from any quarter.
avid's wife Yvonne is broken by the loss of her husband, he said. His Cheap Customized Jerseyschildren Kyle and Kyra are in a state of shock and are unable to comprehend what has happened.Cookstown UUP councillor Trevor Wilson, who knew Mr Black, said: David was a hard working, family man. He was going about his normal daily job and was brutally murdered as a result. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with his wife Yvonne and children at this traumatic time.DUP MidUlster MLA Ian Mc Crea said the murder had sent shockwaves through the community.