| Location | Portadown |
| Age | 28 years |
| Date of Birth | 1978 |
| Date of Death | 8/2006 |
| Visitors | 6,194 since 21/08/2006 |
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Sherelle died tragically when her horse toppled on her at Brockenhurst Park, near Southampton, on Sunday 2oth August 2006.
She is a former World Young Rider Champion and belonged to the family that set up Dukes Transport.
Denis Currie of the International Equestrian Association said her death left "a tremendous gap".
She was rising towards the pinnacle of her sport and there is a massive void as one of the true equestrian riders we have in our country here has been taken from us.
Sherelle's sister Sonia said the family's faith was helping them cope with the tragedy, but said her sister was irreplaceable.
It's just the small things that come into your mind, it's not a major thing, you know we all live the major things that happen in our life, it's the small things that happen in our lives that you remember the most
I don't think they'll replace her, not the dedication she gives to the sport - trying to lift it you know to a new level.
Sherelle was a super fit athlete, who was bubbly but totally focused.
This tragic accident has cast a real cloud over the equestrian world and everyone who knew her.
Sherelle Duke's family are well known in the Portadown area and in the business world after setting-up the Dukes Transport Company.
For years Sherelle rode in the company's colours of red and white.
She was a member of the Irish team in the 2003 European Championships.
i never knew you sherelle but i went to school with ur brother , such a terrible tragedy at such a young age may you rest in peace and all my thoughts and sympathies are with your family x
my memories of you were early pony club ones....you were talented and special then, two years on it still chills me that you are not here.rip x
Always Remembered - Never Forgotten
Sherelle there is not a day goes by when I don't think about you and your horses. Every time I go near my horses I can't help remembering what you brought to the sport. Now at the start of another season it's still hard not looking out for your name or watch you in the plate. I will always remain in awe of your natural talent, your dedication, your enthusiasm and most of all your charming nature. Wee Nobby would be proud!! Love to all the family, thinking of them all. xo
We all miss you
Sherelle I only met you a couple of times but I always admired you. You were so much fun but a brilliant rider. I remember walking a cross-country course and being in complete amazement as you knew everything that you could. Your accident could have happened to anyone but you were chosen to go to Heaven.
To Wee Sis
Just a small note to you and everyone who knows you. You have not been forgotten and we think about you every single day. I wake up thinking and go to bed thinking of you. What could and should have been and just did not happen.
It is two years nearly and it still hurts every bit as much but we struggle on and I will see you again.
Your never forgetting brother Michael.
sadly missed
i only met you the once Sherelle, but even then you made an impact!you are sadly missed by all your family, and will never be forgotten!
A wonderful sports woman, will always be remembered, died doing what she loved. RIP. Thoughts are with her family, and good on Zara for going well at WEG for her. xxxx
we will all miss you
Im sorry about the loss of Sherelle my thuoghts are with the Duke family at this hard time. I have to thank Sherelle for all she has tought me over my work exp at her yard a few years ago! ill always remenmber you.
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