The family of a six-year-old who died after a collision involving a van have paid tribute to a woman who helped them take the girl to hospital. Kourtney McCormick died following the collision that took place in the Springfarm Heights area of Newry, Northern Ireland, on Sunday, June 21.
The young child was rushed to hospital but later died as a result of her injuries. A 40-year-old woman who was arrested was released on bail to allow for further police enquiries. In a tribute shared by Paul McEvoy Funeral Directors, Kourtney’s family said: “We, as a family of our little Kourtney McCormick, wish to express our deepest gratitude. We are deeply touched by the outpour of support and love we received following the passing of our sweet little girl, Kourtney.
“We would like to thank the lady who arrived at the scene and helped us take our little girl straight to Daisy Hill A&E Department. “You are our special angel; we are internally grateful to you.
“We are profoundly grateful to all of the doctors and medical staff in Daisy Hill Hospital who fought so hard to keep our Kourtney alive, and also for the beautiful guard of honour they gave Kourtney in the room as she was being taken out to be rushed to the Royal Victoria Hospital.
“We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the surgeons and medical staff of the ICU Department at the Royal Victoria Hospital for all their efforts to save Kourtney’s life. We will be forever grateful that you gave us the chance to hold our baby and say goodbye to her in our arms.”
The family also added they are very grateful for the help and support from the PSNI officers and the priest who supported them at both Daisy Hill and the Royal Victoria Hospital for their continued support.
“Words cannot adequately express our heartfelt thanks for the overwhelming support our family has received from Kourtney’s primary school, St. Patrick’s the Meadow, our entire community and all around the world,” they said.
The poignant message also shared thanks and tributes for Kourtney’s “beautiful little friends”, the family’s neighbours, friends and family as well as local businesses who supplied food at the girl’s wake.
Kourtney’s Months Mind Mass will be held on Saturday, July 18, at 7.30 pm in St. Brigid’s Chapel, Newry, Belfast Live reports.