FAMILY PAY TRIBUTE TO CLAREGALWAY JOCKEY KILLED IN FIRE

Date Published: 10-Sep-2009

The family of young jockey Jamie Kyne from Claregalway, who died in a fire in England at the weekend, are paying tribute to the support they have received since his death.In a statement, Jamie's mother Madaline, brothers Francis, Jason, Brandan and Daniel and sister Cassandra and all the Cosgrove family, thank everyone who have sent best wishes and supported the family at this most saddening time.Jamie's family say "It's a testament to Jamie, that even on his passing he continues to make his family so proud of him".They go on to say "Jamie succeeded in all he chose to do, from Hurling to Boxing, to chasing his dream of becoming the next Frankie Detori."The statement also says that Jamie deserved a better chance of life and they have sent their condolences to the family of Jan Wilson, the other jockey who died in the fire.Jamie Kyne from Kiltrogue died in a fire at an apartment in Norton England at the weekend.A man in his 30s, from the area, has been released on bail in connection with the fire.