Fundraising motorbike ride held in memory of a young man who died after entering the River Foyle

Some of those who took part in yesterday's motorbike ride.placeholder image
Some of those who took part in yesterday's motorbike ride.

Father's Day event held again to remember Jack Glenn

A fundraising motorbike ride has been held in memory of a young man who died after entering the River Foyle four years ago.

Jack Glenn (23), from Artigarvan near Strabane, died in March 2017.

His family mounted a huge search operation along the River Foyle, spanning almost two months, and launched the GetJackBack Facebook page to co-ordinate the hundreds of people who took part in the daily and nightly searches.

After Jack's death, his father Colin organised a motorbike event on Father's Day to raise money for local charities.

Colin said Father's has been a hard time for him since he lost his son and that the memorial bike run, which took place again yesterday, was a welcome distraction.

This year's event was support by Graham Warke, Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council.

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