TOT TRIBUTE
Mum of boy, 3, killed in Dublin car park tragedy tells funeral ‘he gave us so much love’ amid deep and raw’ grief
A THREE-OLD-BOY who died after being struck by vehicle in a Dublin car park was honoured during a funeral mass today.
Noah Sikora passed away last Wednesday after being rushed to hospital from Charlestown Shopping Centre in Finglas.
Gardai and emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 8.40am and Noah was taken to Temple Street Children’s Hospital.
However, the beloved three-year-old sadly passed away that afternoon.
Crowds turned out to remember the little lad today as his funeral service was held at St. Canice’s Roman Catholic Church, Finglas.
Noah’s heartbroken mum told Sikora’s told the gathered mourners: “He gave us so much love in a such a short time.”
Paying tribute Martyn Wachowska continued: “Noah was an exceptional child, there’s no point in lying.”
A teddy bear and flowers were place at the foot of his small coffin during the ceremony and a white sheet was placed over it.
Speaking to the congregation today Fr Martin Hogan said: “On behalf of the parish community here in Finglas, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to Bartek, Martyna, and Leo on the death of Noah, and to his grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and other relatives.
“None of us can truly comprehend your grief at this time. It is so deep and raw. We can only try to stand with you and to pray for all of you and for Noah.”
The little boy’s coffin was carried out of the church followed by a sea of mourners who had gathered to say goodbye.
The family then made their way to Glasnevin Crematorium.
A farewell gathering will be held outside Charlestown Shopping Centre, where Noah died, this evening at 6pm.
Noah’s friends have been invited to the memorial to pay tribute to the tot and to say their final goodbye.
Balloons will be provided to children there and released in a touching gesture to the young boy.
A friend of the family said on social media: “Everyone is welcome to join and stand together to honour Noah.”
A GoFundMe was organised to raise money to help pay for Noah’s funeral.
It raised over €26,000 to help mum Martyna and dad Bartek in an “incredibly difficult time”.
The organiser of the GoFundMe wrote: “Noah was only three years old. He was a beloved son and a source of endless joy to his family.
“His sudden loss has left an unimaginable pain and emptiness in the hearts of those who loved him.”
