tributes
Posted by Leonie Wildermoth on Jun 2, 2008
My fondest memory of Trent 'Stretch' is him sleeping on the couch one night in NP in the capacity of 'body-guard'. My flatmate and I had been having problems with a prowler - Trent came to the rescue and made sure we were safe, then slept on the couch to defend us against said prowler should he appear! I remember him being a great friend to Andrew and Glenn, and enjoying many years of happy times with them. I remember his hugs, and friendship. Truly a sad loss. My condolences to his family and friends. xxx Leonie
My fondest memory of Trent 'Stretch' is him sleeping on the couch one night in NP in the capacity of 'body-guard'. My flatmate and I had been having problems with a prowler - Trent came to the rescue and made sure we were safe, then slept on the couch to defend us against said prowler should he appear! I remember him being a great friend to Andrew and Glenn, and enjoying many years of happy times with them. I remember his hugs, and friendship. Truly a sad loss. My condolences to his family and friends. xxx Leonie
Posted by Mark Logan ( Galway) on Jun 2, 2008
Trent had a very significant impact on the world: here in Galway, on his frequent travels, and most recently in Africa. A champion of decency, respect, sound values, and as funny and talented as can be, it is with heavy heart and troubled thoughts that I write this. You were chasing your dream - selfless and with great purpose and determination. Truly a great human. RIP
Trent had a very significant impact on the world: here in Galway, on his frequent travels, and most recently in Africa. A champion of decency, respect, sound values, and as funny and talented as can be, it is with heavy heart and troubled thoughts that I write this. You were chasing your dream - selfless and with great purpose and determination. Truly a great human. RIP
Posted by Martina Regan on Jun 2, 2008
I only met Trent on a few occasions while we were working and he was always so friendly and accommodating.. I am so sad to hear of his untimely passing.. I know he will be greatly missed.. My heartfelt and warmest wishes to his family and friends at this painful time...
I only met Trent on a few occasions while we were working and he was always so friendly and accommodating.. I am so sad to hear of his untimely passing.. I know he will be greatly missed.. My heartfelt and warmest wishes to his family and friends at this painful time...
Posted by Hazel Scully on Jun 2, 2008
My friends and I met Trent at Tedfest 07 while he was working there. He seemed like such a lovely person and a lot of fun and helped make our weekend the great weekend it was. Coincidentally we all bumped into him again in Galway a few months later where he kindly offered to take our photo for us. While I can't claim I knew him well, it was obvious from the few times we did speak that he was a very friendly and genuine person. I was so saddened to hear the news on the radio and all my sympathies go to his friends and family at what I can only imagine to be a terribly difficult time.
My friends and I met Trent at Tedfest 07 while he was working there. He seemed like such a lovely person and a lot of fun and helped make our weekend the great weekend it was. Coincidentally we all bumped into him again in Galway a few months later where he kindly offered to take our photo for us. While I can't claim I knew him well, it was obvious from the few times we did speak that he was a very friendly and genuine person. I was so saddened to hear the news on the radio and all my sympathies go to his friends and family at what I can only imagine to be a terribly difficult time.
Posted by Andy Fenton on Jun 2, 2008
I never met you but I read some beautiful words about you by your good friend Linda Holman... you are clearly a very special and talented guy who the world will miss. My very best wishes to your family & family...
I never met you but I read some beautiful words about you by your good friend Linda Holman... you are clearly a very special and talented guy who the world will miss. My very best wishes to your family & family...
Posted by kenneth O Brien on Jun 2, 2008
Did nt know Trent, just reading about him in the papers here in Galway. So sad, very sorry for your troubles.
Did nt know Trent, just reading about him in the papers here in Galway. So sad, very sorry for your troubles.
Posted by sean ,ger, 44 liosmore cappagh road bearna on Jun 2, 2008
to the nicest and kindest gentleman you could meat.it was an honour to call our friend and neighbour.
to the nicest and kindest gentleman you could meat.it was an honour to call our friend and neighbour.
Posted by Michael Clarkson on Jun 2, 2008
Me and my wife Bébhinn were lucky enough to have Trent taking photographs at our wedding in Galway last June. His good nature and humour added greatly to the day and guests at the wedding still refer to the to the tall, smiling Newzelander with the camera. I've never been at a wedding where the photographer made such a positive impact. Our deepest sympathies go to his family and friends at this terribly difficult time. Michael & Bébhinn. (Belfast, Ireland)
Me and my wife Bébhinn were lucky enough to have Trent taking photographs at our wedding in Galway last June. His good nature and humour added greatly to the day and guests at the wedding still refer to the to the tall, smiling Newzelander with the camera. I've never been at a wedding where the photographer made such a positive impact. Our deepest sympathies go to his family and friends at this terribly difficult time. Michael & Bébhinn. (Belfast, Ireland)
Posted by Allan Cavanagh on Jun 2, 2008
Trent was a regular fixture in our house and a regular fixture on the Galway social scene. He gave me a lift home after a gig one night, but we stopped off for a pint on the way home. I laughed at him with his knees up 'round his ears while he drove. If I've one observation to make about Trent, it was the gaze he'd fix you with when you were talking to him: not only were you the subject of his undivided attention, but he was attending to more than what you were simply saying. He was trying to divine everything about you, your history, your motivations, the things that made you, you. You can see it in one of the photos of him playing pool in Nairobi. He drank in every detail of a person from the moment he met them. Folks, I had about 2000 visitors in 2 days to my site after I posted about Trent, all looking for "Trent Keegan". These came in from all over the world. People are still leaving comments every day. I always say no one ever leaves Galway, they can attempt it but they usually come back, I've seen that again and again over the years. Trent will never be gone from Galway in our minds and hearts, and there's another generation that will remember him too: there's a lot of kids, my own included, that enjoyed that man's company. When Trent shook your hand it was sheer force of will that kept your feet on the ground. That grip was the way he treated life: grabbed it, clung to it, squeezed it, cherished it. We will always remember him.
Trent was a regular fixture in our house and a regular fixture on the Galway social scene. He gave me a lift home after a gig one night, but we stopped off for a pint on the way home. I laughed at him with his knees up 'round his ears while he drove. If I've one observation to make about Trent, it was the gaze he'd fix you with when you were talking to him: not only were you the subject of his undivided attention, but he was attending to more than what you were simply saying. He was trying to divine everything about you, your history, your motivations, the things that made you, you. You can see it in one of the photos of him playing pool in Nairobi. He drank in every detail of a person from the moment he met them. Folks, I had about 2000 visitors in 2 days to my site after I posted about Trent, all looking for "Trent Keegan". These came in from all over the world. People are still leaving comments every day. I always say no one ever leaves Galway, they can attempt it but they usually come back, I've seen that again and again over the years. Trent will never be gone from Galway in our minds and hearts, and there's another generation that will remember him too: there's a lot of kids, my own included, that enjoyed that man's company. When Trent shook your hand it was sheer force of will that kept your feet on the ground. That grip was the way he treated life: grabbed it, clung to it, squeezed it, cherished it. We will always remember him.
Posted by bernie logan galway friend on Jun 2, 2008
Trent was simply the nicest man one could meet. Sad and shocked.
Trent was simply the nicest man one could meet. Sad and shocked.
Posted by Sam Sin (Nairobi, Kenya) on Jun 2, 2008
Having spent time with Trent in Tanzania and only seeing him two days before he died, I hope it brings comfort to his family and friends to know that he was his usual positive self and looking forward to settling into life in Kenya. Although I knew him for only a couple of weeks, he made a big impression on me and became a good friend. Having made arrangements to see him again in Nairobi, it was a devastating shock to find out what happened. His friends are laying flowers at the spot where he was found tomorrow at 11am. We will be remembering him for all positivity he brought to our lives and hopefully helping to bring his killers to justice. I am proud to call him a friend and cherish the brief time we spent together. My heart goes out to all his family and friends. Sam
Having spent time with Trent in Tanzania and only seeing him two days before he died, I hope it brings comfort to his family and friends to know that he was his usual positive self and looking forward to settling into life in Kenya. Although I knew him for only a couple of weeks, he made a big impression on me and became a good friend. Having made arrangements to see him again in Nairobi, it was a devastating shock to find out what happened. His friends are laying flowers at the spot where he was found tomorrow at 11am. We will be remembering him for all positivity he brought to our lives and hopefully helping to bring his killers to justice. I am proud to call him a friend and cherish the brief time we spent together. My heart goes out to all his family and friends. Sam
Posted by Mike McDonnell on Jun 2, 2008
i`m shocked and saddened by the news of trent`s loss and my thoughts and condolences are with all his family and friends. R.I.P. TRENT.
i`m shocked and saddened by the news of trent`s loss and my thoughts and condolences are with all his family and friends. R.I.P. TRENT.
Posted by Patrick Ryan on Jun 2, 2008
It was only last year that our paths crossed when Trent got in touch to make an order for a print, having been referred to us by one of his friends. I spoke to Trent over the phone and by e-mail, arranging the details of his print, sorting out some techie stuff and generally just making sure everything went smoothly. Although our dealings were mostly work-related, I was struck by how friendly and enthusiastic Trent was and I remember what a pleasure he was to work with. From reading the glowing tributes to him, it is now no surprise at all that he was back in touch after he got the prints to say thanks and how happy he was with the outcome. He was a very sincere and polite guy and seemed easy going and relaxed - the type of person you'd always hope to work with and meet. We are both shocked and saddened by the news of Trent's loss and our thoughts and condolences are with all his family and friends. Patrick & Lynne Ryan The Canvas Works
It was only last year that our paths crossed when Trent got in touch to make an order for a print, having been referred to us by one of his friends. I spoke to Trent over the phone and by e-mail, arranging the details of his print, sorting out some techie stuff and generally just making sure everything went smoothly. Although our dealings were mostly work-related, I was struck by how friendly and enthusiastic Trent was and I remember what a pleasure he was to work with. From reading the glowing tributes to him, it is now no surprise at all that he was back in touch after he got the prints to say thanks and how happy he was with the outcome. He was a very sincere and polite guy and seemed easy going and relaxed - the type of person you'd always hope to work with and meet. We are both shocked and saddened by the news of Trent's loss and our thoughts and condolences are with all his family and friends. Patrick & Lynne Ryan The Canvas Works
Posted by Mike Kearsey on Jun 2, 2008
I had the good fortune to meet Trent several times over the years on trips over to Galway and was always stuck by his warmth, humour & friendliness & I was very saddened to hear news of his passing. My thoughts and condolences go out to all of his family & friends
I had the good fortune to meet Trent several times over the years on trips over to Galway and was always stuck by his warmth, humour & friendliness & I was very saddened to hear news of his passing. My thoughts and condolences go out to all of his family & friends
Please accept condolences from all at the National Union of Journalists. Trent was a valued member and was loved and respected by his colleagues. Seamus Dooley, Irish Secretary