Jennifer Awele Okpuno Odonwodo has got the internet emotional over a tribute scribbled in honour of her late husband, John Paul Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.
The People’s Insight recalls that John Paul Odonwodo died a year ago, precisely on the 10th of April 2024, in a boat mishap on the River Niger in Anambra State while traveling to Asaba, Nigeria, to shoot a movie.
The mishap unfolded following a head-on collision with a fishing canoe, leaving Junior Pope and three other crew members dead.
John Paul Odonwodo died at the age of 39, leaving behind his alluring wife, Jennifer Odonwodo, and three kids.
A year later, Jennifer took to the media to share a heartfelt tribute that has made his fans emotional.
She wrote:
“Itโs been one year of standing in the face of our unimaginable loss, and not a day has gone by without a thought of you.
“Your love still surrounds us, your laughter echoes in our hearts,
and your presence is felt in the quiet moments when we miss you most.
“You have no idea how tough itโs been, trying to stay strong for each other even as the world around us seems fallen apart. The grief remains heavy, the absence left a void that words can never fill, but through it all, we look up for strength from heaven as a guiding light.
“Oh death, you have taught us to live each day as it comes, one step at a time bearing such extreme pain that can never go away.
“I still donโt have the right words to respond to Jason and Jaden wanting to know if Daddy will fulfill his promise of taking them to a proper football academy and be present at their first official match. They said ;, โDaddy told them he wouldnโt miss it for anything in the worldโ. Then the littlest one (J papa as fondly called by daddy) Jamon, keeps asking when daddy is bringing the big toy car he promised him
“We appreciate everyone who sympathized with us and stood and still stand by us through our time of grief. Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude for your love and support towards us.
“To our beloved, you did not only leave us, your family, but so many who loved you and loved your works.
It is so difficult and unbelievable to
say these words but still, continue to rest in the bossom of the Almighty. You will always be in our hearts and our thoughts and your memories and legacy will live on forever.
“Though youโre no longer by our side, you live on in every memory, every smile and every tear.
“We shall carry you with us always until we meet again.
“We cannot question God right? May Your Soul Rest In Perfect Peace My Love.” ๐ค
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