Seamus Casey Tribute

Seamus,

It's such a tragedy to hear you've passed on.

You and I worked together at Big Fresh Christchurch when we were at school. You were such a lovely chap, always friendly and cheerful, making everyone around you feel good. You took a genuine interest in people and were always so encouraging of everyone. You also befriended me despite my lack of social graces!

I remember attending one of the interschool concerts and hearing your amazing solo. I also listened to your first radio show, 'Seamus the try-hard jock' - good listening!

It's great to see that you were doing so well in your talents; it was well-deserved.

What a tragedy to see you go. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Seamus was my cricket captain when I first joined Burnside High School after immigrating to New Zealand in 1997. He was a wonderful, humorous guy with a great voice. I remember feeling homesick during those early days but playing cricket on Saturdays with Seamus and the boys really did ease the anxiety of integrating into a new society. I am really sad to hear about Seamus's passing, at such a young age. My thoughts go out to his family.