Kacper Dudek, 20, tragically died when a tree fell on his car during Storm Eowyn, leaving his girlfriend Molly heartbroken and mourning their future together.
Co Donegal: A young man named Kacper Dudek lost his life during Storm Eowyn. He was just 20 years old. A tree fell on his car while he was driving home from work.
This tragic event happened around 5:30 am on January 24, just before a severe weather warning was issued. Kacper had been on the phone with his dad moments before the accident.
At his funeral, students from Holy Cross College honored him as his coffin entered St Patrick’s Church. A priest spoke about the deep loss felt by everyone who knew him.
Kacper was remembered as a joyful and loving person. He is survived by his family and his girlfriend, Molly, who shared a heartfelt love letter during the service.
In her letter, Molly expressed her dreams of marrying Kacper and growing old together. She described him as the love of her life and felt lucky to have him.
Kacper was born in Poland and moved to Lifford when he was young. He was proud of his heritage and loved sharing his culture with others.
His funeral included personal items that represented his life, like a Barcelona football shirt and a teddy bear. Kacper loved movies like The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, which inspired him.