Portadown man dies in Thailand after 'devastating accident'
His family had been maintaining a vigil at his hospital bedside where he had been for a number of days
A young Portadown man has tragically died in Thailand after what has been described as a 'devastating accident'.
Ryan Daly (26) had been on what was said to be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure travelling the world.
His family had been maintaining a vigil at his hospital bedside where he had been for a number of days.
J&K Coaches in Moneymore, where Ryan had previously worked as an ambulance care attendant, announced the details of his death on their social media pages.
Meanwhile, a JustGiving fundraising campaign has to date raised more than 36 thousand pounds.
J &K Coaches in Moneymore, where Ryan was a former employee of the Ambulance Department, announced the details of his death on their Facebook page.
A statement from the company read: "This morning, we woke to the heart-wrenching news of Ryan's passing.
"Our deepest condolences go out to his mum Julie, his sister Lucy, his extended family, friends, and colleagues during this profoundly difficult time.
"Since launching our fundraiser on Wednesday, an incredible £36,487 has been raised (as of the time of this post), exceeding our target by nearly £17,000.
"We are deeply grateful to everyone who has donated, shared, commented, and sent kind messages of support through the page, the link, and across social media. Your words have been truly heart-warming, and we are confident that when Ryan’s family are ready, they will find great solace in reading them.
"Ryan was a remarkable person, leaving a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
"At this time, we kindly ask that you keep Ryan’s family in your thoughts and prayers."