Slain hero dad to be laid to rest next week

The slain hero dad Sean Crotty, who was killed while protecting his family from intruders, will be laid to rest this coming week.

SLAIN HERO DAD FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS AFOOT

His sister, Shannon van Coller, updated on Facebook about the funeral arrangements while expressing gratitude to those who have sympathised with the family during this difficult time.

“I would just like to express my sincere and very heartfelt gratefulness and huge thank you to each and every person that has sent messages, thoughts, prayers, donations and support to our family.”

Shannon

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“It has truly been so overwhelming and comforting,” she reflected.

“Sean Crotty’s funeral will take place on 20 October 2022 at 11am at
Ridgecrest Family Church at 7 Erasmus Road Radiokop. The service will be live streamed for those that can’t make it in person,” Shannon informed.

WHEN WAS THE TRAGEDY REPORTED

Crotty was reportedly shot and killed in the wee hours of Saturday, 8 October after unknown suspects allegedly broke into his home in Roodepoort.

According to a post by Natalie Almeida, she alluded that the suspects jumped an interrupted electric fence due to load shedding to gain access to the complex after 3am.
Natalie posted that the slain hero dad died defending his two sons.
She wrote: “A tragic loss for two young boys, aged 15 and 17. [They] lost their mom 12 years ago, and now have to also face the reality of living without their father who was murdered this [past] weekend Saturday the 08th October, in a townhouse complex in Wilgeheuwel, for two cell phones!!!”

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REACH OUT TO THE FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF NEED

She lamented that the reality now is that two boys have lost both parents, “and we are calling on our fellow communities to please help the family support them.”

“For any donations and sponsorships that you would like to contribute please contact Shannon at her email address: shanivc1974@gmail.com,” Natalie appealed.

This is a developing story.