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of Friendlinessand CourtesyIt is with the most profound sadnessthat we learn of the untimely death ofTony Finnegan. In the Comhaltasmovement there has been no greaterstalwart than he and his passing leavesits future deprived of his very specialenthusiasm and energy. The record ofhis work at all levels in Comhaltasstands as a monument to his service,reflecting as it does his absolutededication to and love for theorganisation and his work.An abidingmemory of him will be genuinefriendliness and courtesy to all.Personally, I owe to him the ease withwhich I was able to take up a seat onArd-Chomhairle as delegate fromBritain. It was he who first welcomed mewith a firm grip of the hand and a warmand generous greeting. He also showedmuch interest in the Culra idea, especiallyCulra na n6g and whenever we met hewas always supportive and encouragingof our efforts in the initiative.for best qualityand value for moneyConcertinas, Banjos, Guitars andHand-Made Violins from O'Neillsof Gortin, Omagh, TyroneSee www.boorinwoodmusic.com (UK)2881648492We are now consoled with the trustthat Tony is with God and reaping hiseternal reward for a life lived and lovewell spent, a great portion of which wasexpended in sustaining value in ourcommon lives through the promotionand transmission of our beloved Irishcultural traditions. It is said that no oneis irreplaceable; that may be true ofsome enterprises, but it can never betrue of families and here a belovedmember of the Comhaltas family is lostto us and his presence in our midst isnot replaceable.We extend our sincere condolences toAnn and the family. We assure them ofour warm respect and prayers. He was alovely man among us and now he is inthe bosom of loveliness itself. We thankGod for his life an celebrate itsachievement. He seems gone from us;but he is with God and God is very near.Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.Seosamh 6 SiorainComhordaitheoir CulraDecember 15, 2003