Sean Devereux
Sean Devereux | |
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UK | |
Died | 2 January 1993 | (aged 28)
Cause of death | Assassination (gunshot wound) |
Occupation(s) | Teacher, Aid Worker |
Years active | 1985–1993 |
Sean Devereux (25 November 1964 – 2 January 1993) was a British
Life
Sean Devereux was the only son of Dermot Devereux, a
He arrived in
Death
Devereux then began working with
Dr. Boutrus-Boutrus Ghali said:
In adverse, and often dangerous circumstances Sean showed complete dedication to his work. His colleagues admired his energy, his courage, and his compassion. Sean was an exemplary staff member and gave his life serving others, in the true spirit of the United Nations. Sean was a real soldier of Peace."[4]
Legacy
The Devereux family established the "Sean Devereux Children's Fund" (SDCF) to support the education of children in Liberia.[5] The Devereux building at Salesian School, Chertsey, which contains the Geography and English departments, is named after him.
'Sean Devereux Park' in Yateley[6] is named in his honour and a plaque commemorates him.
A BBC Everyman Documentary was produced about Sean Devereux. It is called 'Mr Sean' and was created in May 1993. This was followed by a BAFTA-nominated movie about Sean called 'The Dying of the Light'.
References
- ^ "Salesian College Farnborough Ltd - Sean Devereux". Archived from the original on 11 September 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2013.
- ^ "Extraordinary Missionary Month: the history of Sean Devereux", Signis, October 25, 2019
- ISBN 9780954453992
- ISBN 1-900796-49-X.
- ^ Sean Devereux Children's Fund
- ^ "Yateley Town Council - Sport & Recreation". Archived from the original on 17 February 2012. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
Further reading
- Michael Delmer (2004). Sean Devereux: A Life Given for Africa, 1964 - 1993. New Rochelle, NY: Don Bosco Publications. ISBN 0-9544539-9-9.
The Dying of the Light - Movie, directed by Peter Kosminsky. IMDb
BBC Documentary 'Mr Sean'. IMDb 2 May 1993
External links
- Sean Devereux Children's Fund
- El Fondo Sean Devereux para ayudar a niños y jóvenes pobres en Liberia (The Sean Devereux Fund to help poor children and youth in Liberia)
- Breve biografía de Sean Devereux (Short Biography of Sean Devereux)
- Biografía de Sean Devereux, LOS FRUTOS DEL SISTEMA PREVENTIVO de Don Pascual Chávez Villanueva (Only spanish)