The family of a Japanese man killed in a fatal stabbing in Dundalk last Wednesday have thanked the people of Ireland for their kindness.
A statement was issued by the Japanese embassy on behalf of his family.
Sasaki is understood to have come from Ebina, west of Tokyo.
He worked in a call centre in Dundalk, and it is believed he was targeted randomly on Avenue Road in Dundalk shortly before 9am on Wednesday as he made his way to the office.
Meanwhile, hundreds of people have attended a candlelit vigil in Dundalk tonight, in memory of Yosuke Sasaki.
A large crowd gathered in Market Square this evening to remember the 24-year-old.
Candlelight vigil in #Dundalk this evening in memory of Yosuke Sasaki who was killed last week. pic.twitter.com/TMeFO8nDD3
— John Sheridan (@CllrJohnS) January 8, 2018
John McGahon, Chair of the Dundalk Municipal District Committee, said the fact that a guest in Dundalk had met such a tragic end was heartbreaking.
"What we want to do ... is show strength, unity and solidarity with his friends, family and community in Japan."
United in grief at the candle light vigil in memory of Yosuke Sasaki in Dundalk @LMFMRADIO pic.twitter.com/8ONQGiFtwy
— Pat O'Shaughnessy (@poshock75) January 8, 2018