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Jonah Lomu

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SheilaSomerset

SheilaSomerset Report 18 Nov 2015 18:20

A joy to watch - strength and grace.

RIP Jonah x

Researching:
Gloucestershire, Dorset, Hampshire, Derbyshire, London, Lithuania, Russia

eRRolSheep

eRRolSheep Report 18 Nov 2015 15:36

He didn't retire until 2007 and at the end of his career played for Cardiff.
Surprisingly, he never won a World Cup although he is record holder for most tries scored in the competition.

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Happy

'Emma'

'Emma' Report 18 Nov 2015 10:36

Such sad news, may he rest in peace.

Bobtanian

Bobtanian Report 18 Nov 2015 10:29

Sorry to admit, I didn't know who he was, but

great player, great loss, and so young, so sad,

RIP Jonah......

Researching:
me and my darling wife at our wedding in 1960

AnnCardiff

AnnCardiff Report 18 Nov 2015 09:56

how very sad - RIP Jonah <3 <3

Researching:
Breakspears of Berkshire and Cardiff, Williams and Harman of Whitchurch, Melingriffith &Tongwynlais,Glamorgan WE HAVE NO CONNECTION Do not share your tree with me

kandj

kandj Report 18 Nov 2015 09:53

So very sad, gone too soon, a young man with wife and small boys. RIP Jonah Lomu.
Thoughts are with his family and team mates he left behind.

PollyinBrum

PollyinBrum Report 18 Nov 2015 09:26

So very sad. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

The rugby world has lost a giant. RIP Jonu.

Mersey

Mersey Report 18 Nov 2015 09:23

So very sad ......RIP

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#Be Kind

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 18 Nov 2015 09:22

RIP <3

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

+++DetEcTive+++

+++DetEcTive+++ Report 18 Nov 2015 08:41

An unforgettable Player. I remember watching one WC game NZ v England. Within the first few minutes he powered down the wing knocking England players over like skittles.
A great loss to his country and the Game.

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Dormant member as from 20 Sep 2019 . Click on my board name to send a message

Fly

Fly Report 18 Nov 2015 08:21

RIP Jonah <3

PatinCyprus

PatinCyprus Report 18 Nov 2015 05:59

RIP Jonah a rugby legend. He saw New Zealand win the World Cup.

A wonderful player, career cut short by illness.

Sympathy to his family and friends. You will be missed around the world. <3

Researching:
Lloyd,Paddock,Cooper,Morris,Rigby West Midlands Salop Worc

LadyScozz

LadyScozz Report 18 Nov 2015 02:19

RIP Jonah <3

http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=9054541

TessAkaBridgetTheFidget

TessAkaBridgetTheFidget Report 18 Nov 2015 01:59

So sad to hear of the death of Jonah Lomu. He will be missed, a man much admired in all parts of the (rugby playing) world.

Sympathy goes to all his family and friends.

Researching:
Woodhouse and Trilloe from Herefordshire; Lockyear and Date from Somerset, Thomas and Edwards from Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire, also Argyll, Tipperary, Limerick, Cork

Persephone

Persephone Report 18 Nov 2015 01:37

Keith Quinn did a radio interview with Jesse Mulligan today following Jonah's death.

http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/afternoons/audio/201779250/jonah-lomu-keith-quinn

As a tribute to him.

Researching:
The latest tree member our Grandson, Stellan born 09/12/14

JemimaFawr

JemimaFawr Report 18 Nov 2015 00:42

I'm very saddened to read of this news, Sue!

Jonah Lomu was a legend!

Lomu had suffered from health problems since his retirement from playing in 2002 due to the rare kidney disease, Nephrotic syndrome. He had been on dialysis treatment for the past 10 years.

http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/nov/18/jonah-lomu-dies-aged-40-according-to-reports


My deepest sympathy to Jonah's family and friends.
Also to his former colleagues and many fans

RIP Jonah <3

Sylvia

Sylvia Report 18 Nov 2015 00:34

How sad, so young R.I.P. Jonah.

supercrutch

supercrutch Report 18 Nov 2015 00:29

has died.

He was only 40, what a shame, he was such a great player

Sue

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Jones!!!!!!!!!!!!!!