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‘World has lost a true legend & hero’ – Heartbreaking tributes for ‘inspirational’ man, 29, who died after cancer battle
HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for an “inspirational young man” who died at the age of 29 after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
George Horsman died peacefully on Wednesday in the “exceptional care of the Wicklow Hospice” with his family by his side.
The Arklow man was diagnosed with a brain tumour when he was 22 and had three brain surgeries, 30 radiotherapy sessions and ten months of chemotherapy to fight the tumour.
Last year he marked five years free of cancer, but just months after passing that milestone, he was told it had returned and it was terminal.
George spent his time raising awareness for cancer and fundraising for numerous charities and had recently called for assisted suicide to be reviewed for exceptional circumstances in Ireland.
As his 29th birthday approached on August 8, he set up a fundraiser for The Friends of St Luke’s Cancer Care, Beaumont Hospital Foundation, Arklow Cancer Support Limited.
With almost 14k raised, the fundraiser has nearly reached his 15K goal.
George thanked his loved ones for celebrating his big day and for those who donated to his birthday fundraiser, claiming that it was “the best day of my life”.
He said: “Thanks to everyone who made me feel so much love.”
The Wicklow native previously told us of his plans to donate his organs, telling how he had “always valued” his organ donation card.
George will be laid to rest tomorrow at 12.30pm in St. Brigid’s Church, Kilbride.
Dublin Spurs Supporters Club remembered him as a “true legend and hero”.
They said: “Sincere and heartfelt condolences to George’s family and many, many friends.
“The world has lost a true legend and hero. A selfless soul who will be missed by many. Taken way too young. May he now rest in eternal peace.”
‘HE GAVE SO MUCH’
Others remembered him fondly as an “inspirational young man” who was “taken too soon” and supported so many on their journeys.
One person said: “George always thought of other people and how he could help to support them on their journey.
“I will miss George’s friendship and calls. My thoughts are with all his family and beautiful partner at this difficult time. May you rest in eternal peace George.”
Another said: “He battled bravely, and we admired all the things that made George the wonderful man he was.
“We will remember him, and you all, in our prayers and in our thoughts. Sending sincere condolences and love to you at this very sad time.”
WHAT ARE SYMPTOMS OF A BRAIN TUMOUR?
The main symptoms caused by a brain tumour include:
- Headache – may be worse in the morning or during the night, or when you sneeze/cough or bend down
- Loss of vision or problems with vision, such as blurred or double vision
- Fits or seizures or blackouts
- Personality or behaviour changes
- Changes in intellect or memory problems
- Uncoordinated movements or unsteadiness or weakness on one side of your body
- Speech or swallowing difficulties
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A former co-worker said: “I am so very sorry to hear this awful news. Deepest sympathy to all of Georges family, friends and partner.
“It was an absolute pleasure to know him and we will all miss his constantly happy and smiling face around the office.
“George’s positive attitude and charity work will continue to be an inspiration to everyone that was lucky enough to know him. Rest in Peace George.”
While another mourner added: “Deeply sorry about the tragic loss of George, such a lovely young man, who gave so much. Heartfelt condolences to you all.
“There are no words to express how much we empathise with you at this very difficult time. Wishing you all strength in the happy memories you have.”
Donations can be made to George’s birthday fundraiser here.
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One fan just misses out on historic Shohei Ohtani home run ball — the one who got it won’t give it back
The payday of a lifetime just a few centimeters out of his grasp.
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Тепловізори iRay — це технологічний прорив у сфері оптичних приладів, який дає можливість бачити невидиме і розширює межі можливостей як для професіоналів, так і для ентузіастів. За допомогою інфрачервоної камери, ці прилади здатні виявляти теплове випромінювання будь-яких об’єктів, перетворюючи його в чітке зображення. Тепловізори не залежать від освітлення, тож вони ефективні навіть у повній темряві […]
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Якщо ви маєте пухку зимову ковдру, яка займає багато місця, цей лайфгак допоможе скласти її так, що вона займатиме місце не більше за подушку. Блогерка Sophie Webb показала своїм підписникам, як просто, швидко та компактно скласти ковдру, щоб вона займала мінімум місця у вашій шафі. Що робити: Розгорніть ковдру по всій довжині та трохи підігніть під низ […]
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I phoned my neighbours to tell them I’d won £100,000 on the lottery – then they told me to phone 999
A DAD-of-four was told to dial 999 by his neighbours after he called them to celebrate his £100,000 lottery win.
Dan Carter, 39, was struggling to sleep following a boozy night out when he decided to play the £2.50 Monopoly Gold Instant Win Game on his phone’s Lotto app.
After suddenly winning the £100,000 jackpot he instantly woke wife Kayleigh, 38, so they could kick-start the party.
The couple called their friends down the road and the group toasted their success in the early hours of the morning in their pyjamas.
Despite being a bar manager, Dan admitted he was “shaking” so much with excitement he couldn’t pour the drinks following their August 30 win.
He said: “I don’t play The National Lottery all that often, I have won the odd thirty quid here and there.
“I decided to put £5 on my account and play EuroMillions, and when I didn’t win anything there I thought I’d try one of the Instant Win Games with the remaining £2.50.
“I played Monopoly Gold and won £5 and just left it there. Over the next couple of days I had a go here and there.
“I had been around my neighbours with the family, and after having a few drinks and playing some games, my wife and the kids went back home.
“I couldn’t sleep so had another go on my phone while sitting in bed and then noticed the message on the screen.
“I kept looking and looking and then I started screaming ‘I have won!’ My wife Kayleigh then started screaming too, we just couldn’t believe it.”
Dan said he was so stunned by his big win, at first his friends thought he needed an ambulance.
He said: “I couldn’t speak properly and our neighbours didn’t understand what was going on.
“At one point they said, ‘just call an ambulance if you aren’t well?’. Kayleigh finally grabbed the phone and explained what had happened.
“We met up and sat in the garden sipping a bottle of prosecco.
“Considering I’m a barman, I still struggled to pour without spilling, I was shaking that much.”
The couple, who have three daughters and one son, are planning to splash out on a family holiday to Disneyland Paris.
They also want to use some of the cash as a deposit to get themselves on the housing ladder after years of renting.
Dan said: “We’ve never had that much money, pretty much going week-by-week, but this is a game-changer.
“To be able to put a deposit down on a house is just amazing.
“I haven’t played The National Lottery very much but always thought that I would win when I did play.
“Winning just feels brilliant and it means I have some financial security for my family.”
Two years ago, the £2.50 Monopoly Gold game was axed from the National Lottery’s website due to new rules designed to protect children from gambling advertising.
The restrictions – introduced by the Committee for Advertising Practice (CAP) – stop popular elements of youth culture such as sports and video games from being used in gambling ads.
How to enter £2.50 Monopoly Gold Instant Win Game
The National Lottery's app provides access to a number of instant win games.
In order to play, download the app from the Google Play Store on Android devices or the App Store on Apple phones.
After registering and proving you’re over 18, you can play the Lotto’s instant win games.
The list of games on the app is different to those available on the web, however.
Games available on the app include the £250,000 Jackpot Multiplier, £10,000 Bingo, and £1 Million Jackpot, among others.
Entry prices for the games range from just 25p up to £5.
If you wish to play Instant Win Games in the app, you may on occasion need to download a feature in order to play the game with full animation. You will only need to download the feature once for each new game you want to play.
The app is often updated in order to ensure its security, according to The National Lottery. However, this does mean that some older operating systems are no longer compatible with the latest version of The National Lottery app.
Watch bizarre vid of Putin’s ‘wardog’ Kadyrov ‘sending machine gun-mounted Cybertrucks to Ukraine’ after Elon Musk row
THIS is the bizarre moment Vladimir Putin’s warlord pal Ramzan Kadyrov appears to send machine gun mounted Cybertrucks to Ukraine.
Chechen chief Kadyrov claims Elon Musk gifted him the modified Tesla but after the billionaire CEO shut down the remarks a feud erupted between the pair.
Footage shows a pair of the huge, silver trucks supposedly racing towards the Ukrainian frontlines.
Soldiers can be seen riding in the back of the gun-toting Teslas before they park up and begin firing countless rounds from the mounted machine gun onboard.
They appear to be shooting down drones in the video.
The bizarre claim that the trucks are at the Ukrainian frontline are not backed up in the elaborate video.
The video, posted to Kadyrov’s Telegram, is followed up by a caption talking about how Russia is using Western-made equipment “against its own Western Ukronatists”.
Kadyrov, 47, made his intentions clear back in August about wanting to use the Cybertrucks in warfare.
The Chechen warlord has been a staunch supporter of Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and even sent his fighters as part of the tyrant’s “special military operation”.
He said about the powerful Tesla: “It’s a truly invulnerable and fast machine. A manoeuvrable vehicle that reaches excellent speeds and overcomes obstacles.
“Based on these excellent characteristics, the Cybertruck will soon be sent to the Special Military Operation (SMO) zone, where it will be in demand in the appropriate conditions.
“I am confident this ‘beast’ will be of great benefit to our fighters.”
He even flaunted a new Tesla Cybertruck which he claims to have received from Musk last month.
Video shows him driving around in the huge motor and even operating a machine gun that he attached to the back of it.
Kadyrov said he “fell in love” with the motor and described the Tesla as a “Cyberbeast” as he thanked Musk for the present.
Musk quickly denied donating the truck to Kadyrov blasting it as “lies” via X.
The back and forth soon sparked a fierce rivalry between the two power hungry men.
Days after the initial social media spat the Chechen leader accused the US billionaire of remotely disabling the Cybertruck.
On Telegram, Kadyrov posted: “Elon Musk acted ugly.
“He gives expensive gifts from the heart, and then remotely turns them off.
“This is not manly.”
Despite the claims of the Cybertruck’s being deployed to a warzone military analysts have labelled the idea a publicity stunt as Putin continues to fight with Ukraine.
The Russian tyrant launched his invasion of Ukraine back in February 2022 with him expecting to steamroll the much smaller state in days.
But now more than 900 days later Putin’s forces remain bogged down and stuck in a fierce battle for territory.
Ukraine and Russia are locked in a brutal war of attrition – but Putin has a seemingly endless supply of manpower and weapons.
Vlad has lost more than 630,000 troops and more than 10,000 armoured vehicles – yet his war machine grinds on.
Ukraine seized a huge swath of Kursk in recent month but Russia is feared to be making gains elsewhere.
Kyiv continues to call for more Western support, with the defeat of Ukraine meaning Russia would be right on Nato’s doorstep.
And it feared Putin would seek to seize more territory from former Soviet states as he dreams of building a new Russian empire.
Who is Ramzan Kadyrov?
VLADIMIR Putin's Chechen warlord Ramzan Kadyrov has been a staunch supporter of the war in Ukraine.
The former separatist rebel fought against the Russians in the First Chechen War, only to change sides and join Moscow in the second conflict in 1999.
Human rights groups say he personally oversees the torture of political opponents in secret dungeons and runs death squads known as “Kadyrovites”.
Ramzan Kadyrov was born in Chechnya in 1976, and like many men of his generation has lived a life largely defined by two brutal wars that ripped through the republic in the 1990s and 2000s.
In the first Chechen war of 1994 to 1996, he fought alongside his father, Akhmad Kadyrov, for the Chechen separatist cause.
But in 1999, after Mr Putin launched the second Chechen war to restore Russian control over the break away republic, the Kadyrovs changed sides.
Akhmad was subsequently installed as the pro-Russian president of the republic.
When he was assassinated in 2004, the baton of pro-Russian leadership passed to his stocky son.
The tracksuit wearing bodybuilder was not an obvious politician after being backed by Putin, he quickly become one of the most powerful men in Russia.
But as he has grown more powerful, he has become an increasingly divisive figure in Russian politics.
To supporters, he is a Russian patriot who has brought peace to a war ravaged region, presided over unprecedented post-war recovery and reconstruction.
To his enemies he is a turn-coat rebel who has turned Chechnya into his personal fiefdom where Russian law doesn’t apply, and who has used terror and murder to crush not only the separatist Islamist insurgency, but political rivals, human rights activists, and domestic dissenters.
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