01Apr/19

The Week That Will Be – Lawfare

The Week That Will Be  LawfareEvent Announcements (More details on the Events Calendar). Tuesday, April 2 at 11:00 a.m.: The Wilson Center will hold an event entitled Russia in the Middle …

01Apr/19

Wife of Westmeath army sergeant says she’s proud that his organs were donated after his death – Irish Mirror

Wife of Westmeath army sergeant says she’s proud that his organs were donated after his death  Irish Mirror

The wife of an army sergeant has said she is proud of her husband for saving the lives of three others by donating his lungs, liver and kidneys. Pat Cassidy, 47, originally from Athlone, Co Westmeath, passed away five years ago following a heart attack leaving behind three children. Speaking at an event on Monday, to promote Organ Donation Awareness week, Yvonne Cassidy said her family are comforted knowing her husband has helped others. She said: “It’s a very special day for myself and my family to be asked to help highlight Organ Donor Awareness Week alongside members of the Defence Force…