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Tragic Michaela Harte buried in her wedding dress - PHOTOS

Thousands attend emotional funeral of murdered Tyrone honeymooner

CATHY HAYES,

IrishCentral.com Staff Writer

Published Monday, January 17, 2011, 11:07 AM

Updated Monday, January 17, 2011, 12:21 PM

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Michaela McAreavey's father Mickey Harte (right) and widower John McAreavey (left) follow her coffin as it is carried to St Malachy's church

Photo by PA WIRE

A fainne ring to symbolize her deep love of the Irish language as an Irish speaker. This small ring is an emblem worn by those who speak Irish.

A pioneer pin was presented as Michaela was a tee-totaler on religious grounds. This reflected her faith in action.

Also a flower was presented to symbolize her great beauty and also the fact that she was the Ulster Rose in the Rose of Tralee beauty contest in 2004.

The last and most poignant offering was tea and biscuits. Bishop McAreavey said this offering needed no explanation. Michaela could not have a cup of tea without a biscuit. In fact she had returned to her hotel room to get a biscuit from her suitcase when she interrupted a burglary and was murdered.

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brokenhearted | Jan 28, 2011, 10:45 PM EST

So sorry for the family of Michaela an John her husband. Who are these thugs that did this an what is their background. We cannot bring back Michaela, but God help those thugs.

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Buffalobrave | Jan 28, 2011, 10:14 AM EST

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and your dear husband. May God forgive those who did this horrible thing to you. But after all is said and done, you Michaela, are in a better place today. God Bless you and keep you.

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mamaginnty | Jan 26, 2011, 10:47 AM EST

My thoughts and prayers are with Machaela's new husband and family. RIP.

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Liamkeyes | Jan 26, 2011, 10:47 AM EST

Evil hardly describes this tragedy.I hope and pray that the Mauritian Authorities catch tne perpetrators of this despicable act. My prayers are with the Family. Ar Laimh deas Dia go raibh an anam.

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Bushothehill | Jan 26, 2011, 09:24 AM EST

Sorrow, what else. How tragic. Say a prayer for Michaela. Barbarism, tragedy and homicidal maniacs are still alive and well and sadly, always will be. Evil doers are in every corner of this earth.

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TheNunsHabit | Jan 25, 2011, 10:57 PM EST

May the comfort of our Mighty Creator be with her family and may swift justice prevail for those responsible.

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chris281188 | Jan 19, 2011, 08:50 AM EST

being a mauritian myself, gosh it's so sad and a shame at the same time....killed someone for $600...WTF...may she rest in peace and my sincere condolences to the mourning folks,,,,sincerely

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Noreen/Ireland | Jan 18, 2011, 06:44 PM EST

The dignity that her funeral was organised was remarkable. My condolences to Micheleals husband John and her Mother, Father and Brothers. The entire gaelic association were outstanding in their organisation of this sad funeral which was attended by thousands. This beautiful bride was murdered by petty criminals who are now murderers. I do hope that the Mauritacian authorities convict all the people involved in this murder especially the "key holder" who unlocked the door to allow this crime to be committed and he must have stood outside listening and heard Michelea's cries for help. He is as guilty as the men who were in the room and stangled her. May she Rest in Peace. She is an Angel in Heaven.

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Magicdusa | Jan 18, 2011, 03:17 PM EST

My thoughts and sympathy go out to the her family and fiends. It's an absolute heart wrenching tragedy. Times like this make me wonder if their really is a God I mean what food would let this happen.

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cabbagehead44 | Jan 18, 2011, 11:54 AM EST

My heart goes out to her grieving family and friends! May God give you the courage and perserverance to go on in this time of such sorrow. It was a tragedy for all of us!

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barneyjo | Jan 18, 2011, 03:12 AM EST

I knew Michaela to talk to; a really warm, genuine, what you saw is what you got, human being. May she rest in peace and may those who mourn her find peace in time!!

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jamieLM | Jan 17, 2011, 06:21 PM EST

So incredibly sad, unbelievably senseless, and totally EVIL.

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Louisa21 | Jan 17, 2011, 04:11 PM EST

devasting

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billjoyce | Jan 17, 2011, 11:34 AM EST

What has happened to the miserable bastards whio did this?

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GeorgeDillon | Jan 17, 2011, 11:24 AM EST

Solas na bhFlaitheas go bhfeice sí, agus Glórtha na nAingeal go gcloise sí. A Phádraig agus a Bhríd, guigí uirthi.