Kerrykeel man Davitt Walsh with the baby he saved. Pic courtesy of NorthWestNewsPix
The hero of the Buncrana pier tragedy has said he wants to thank all those who have sent him messages saying they gave him the strength to cope.
Davitt Walsh saved the life of four month old Rioghnach Ann from the drowning tragedy after swam to take the baby off her dad Sean McGrotty.
But dad Sean, sons Mark and Evan, mother-in-law Ruth Daniels and her teenage daughter Jodie-Lee perished as the Audi Q7 car slipped beneath the waters of Lough Swilly.
In a public message on his Facebook page, the Kerrykeel man said “While reflecting today on all that has happened, I would like to say that I am overwhelmed by all the messages and posts that I have received.
“It’s impossible for me to reply to everyone individually but I have read them all.
“It’s your kindness and sincerity that has given me great strength and enabled me to cope over these last days.
“So I would like to thank you all so much for this! Louise has been an inspiration to me and a great comfort.
“She is an exceptional woman.
“Rioghnach-Ann is a beautiful baby and I look forward to being a part of her life and to see her growing up.
“Sean, Mark, Evan, Ruth and Jodie-Lee are now together in heaven.
“God Bless R.I.P.”
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