The North West Migrants Forum is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and long-time supporter, Danny McQuilkin.
Danny was more than a volunteer; he was a pillar of our community and a true ally of the North West Migrants Forum.
For many years Danny was a constant presence at our fun days, workshops, training sessions and countless other events. He generously gave his time, energy and unwavering support to everything we did.
But Danny’s contributions went far beyond volunteering. He built genuine connections with our service users and offered them meaningful support as they navigated life in a new country.
Whether it was helping someone integrate into their local community or quietly stepping in with financial support for those facing hardship, Danny always did so with compassion and humility.
He gave from the heart, often at personal cost, and never sought recognition. In 2016, when hundreds of Syrians arrived in the North West after fleeing war, Danny was one of the first to welcome them. With an open hand and a kind heart, he quickly helped build a plan to support their resettlement ensuring they felt safe, seen and supported.
Danny was a man of immense integrity, guided by a deep sense of justice and humanity. He had a unique ability to see people not as labels, not as ‘migrants’ or ‘foreigners’ but as fellow human beings. As they say in Derry, Danny ‘knew the craic’. He brought warmth, humour and authenticity to every encounter.
We are immensely grateful for Danny’s contributions and we know that without his support, the North West Migrants Forum would not be where it is today. His generosity, kindness and moral clarity will be remembered always.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to his children, Colm, Janice, Lisa, David, Gerald, and Annalouise and to his wider family circle.
A generous man with a clean heart, we will miss Danny dearly.
