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Everything we do, we do for you Jonah!
Jonah’s widow Nadene has penned an emotional tribute to her husband that coincided with the seventh anniversary of his passing. The global sports star passed away on November 18, 2015 at the age of 40 of a heart attack following complications of his kidney disease. His untimely death rocked the sports world. Three days ago, Nadene, who is bringing up the couple’s boys Dhyreille and Brayley, said there was not a day that goes by that she and the boys do not miss him terribly. In a Facebook post, Nadene wrote: “If only wishes came true, mine would be for...
Sir Michael Jones, expresses his full support for Nadene, Brayley and Dhyreille - The Jonah Lomu Legacy.
Sir Michael Jones, celebrating and honouring Jonah's Legacy reflects on his good friend Jonah while expressing his full support for the work Nadene, Brayley and Dhyreille continue to do building upon and honouring Jonah's phenomenal Legacy to help and inspire others.Â
Find out more how you can support the ongoing efforts of Nadene and the boys, let's all be part of Jonah's "Legacy for Life"!. - Sir Michael JonesÂ
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SIX YEARS ON, NADENE LOMU ACKNOWLEDGES THE ANNIVERSARY FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH A BROKEN HEART
They say time heals but I really don't know when that time arrives....đź–¤When I talk about you Jonah I still cry, when I read and write about you I still cry and today has been a day I have never acknowledged for the past 6 years until now. While it will never be a day I celebrate, I cannot ignore what I have had to endure since loosing you Jonah and how much I've learnt along the way! Tears flood my eyes, my head hurts, my hands shake, my heart feels shattered and I can't stop the thumping through my...
Raukura student David Kolibasoga feels privileged to be the inaugural recipient of the Jonah Lomu Scholarship
Growing up, David Kolibasoga looked up to Jonah Lomu as a hero. As a Fijian boy, seeing someone he could relate to become a legend in the sport David also wanted to pursue a career in, was inspiring. Knowing Lomu had overcome many challenges in his life was both relatable and encouraging. “I watched him quite a bit when I was younger, I wanted to be like him,” the Year 11 Raukura student said. Today, the 16-year-old continues Lomu’s legacy after being named the inaugural recipient of the Jonah Lomu Scholarship, which is a full-fees boarding scholarship that will run...