The communities of Crossroads and Killygordon are planning to unite together in grief with the family of Donegal man Dylan Crawford, who still do not know when they can bring their son home.
Dylan Crawford, aged 20, from Killygordon, was discovered dead in Manchester in the early hours of last Wednesday morning (April 12th).
His parents Austin and Andrina have expressed their frustration over the lack of information British Authorities are giving them in relation to the release of Dylan’s body.
The young man’s family remain in limbo one week on from his sudden death and still do not know when his remains will be released by British Police in order to make the journey home to Ireland for his funeral.
A family spokesperson said that Dylan’s parents have been forced to make an emotional plea for help as they were left completely frustrated and isolated at the lack of information being given to them by British Authorities.
Two men were arrested in connection with the death, while Manchester police are seeking a third man as part of the investigation.
“Austin and Andrina were contemplating making the painful journey to Manchester Royal Infirmary Mortuary to see their son’s body but were told that it was not possible to do so despite two autopsies already been carried out,” the spokesperson said.
Local Curate Fr. Frankie Lynch has organised a memorial Mass for Dylan so that the community can come together in prayer and solidarity with the Crawford family.
The mass will be held in St. Patrick’s Church, Crossroads, Killygordon on Friday evening (April 21st) at 7:30 p.m.
“The Mass will allow the grieving family and community to come together as both are at a standstill and unaware of what to do as no information is available from Manchester therefore no Funeral arrangements can be made,” the spokesperson said.