..In Loving Memory..

*This was written by myself 2 years ago on Oct 31 '08.

In Loving Memory of brothers, James Talanoa & George Uata

About 2 to 3 hours ago I was informed by my little brother, William, with devastating and tragic news.  It was late and I was sitting on my couch  just watching tv, not knowing what would hit me. He tells me, "George & James have passed away. Go to Dad's room."

All I can think of was... how could this happen?! Is this REALLY TRUE?! They're SOO YOUNG!!... Not that I'm any older, but you understand what I'm saying.

I go to my dad's room. I sit and listen as he makes phone calls to my mother, older siblings, and other extended family members as well, informing them about this family tragedy. Everyone is trying to get to Tonga as soon as possible!

My two first cousins passed away earlier tonight in Tonga in a car accident!! Along with other boys. (George & James were like my brothers. I grew up with them in California.)
George had JUST graduated from Liahona High School earlier that day [[CONGRATS!! WE LOVE YOU!!]]

My relatves did not go into detail about the accident while telling us the bad news.
[[ Which doesn't matter anyway because our main focus is just on THEM. Not who was driving, how it happened or whose fault it was. That was beside the point in everyone's mind. The point is is that they're GONE!! :,( ]]
*however, I'm assuming they were just cruising, celebrating and hanging out. I mean who wouldn't on graduation night, right? They just unfortunately got into a really bad car accident.

I'm hoping I can attend the funeral with my father!! (Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend)

For any of you who had relatives involved in this car accident... I am TRULY SORRY for your loss! I can't put into words how sorry I am! I am also very DEEPLY SORRY for my two aunties and unlces that lost their sons! AND to the other kids' parents and just family in GeNeRaL. I'm not close to marriage or having kids . . . but I could only imagine the pain that they are feeling at this time. Who wants to hear that their child has died in a car accident or that they died at all?! NO ONE.

So let everyone that you love KNOW that you love them!! ALWAYS be GRATEFUL for EVERYTHING that you have and ALL the blessings you've recieved and continue to receive!!! Live life to the fullest and ALWAYS keep a close relationship with our wonderful Heavenly Father!!! Life is too short!!


I'm very grateful for the Plan of Salvation! It comforts me to know I'll be able to see them again :)
Till we meet again.... OFA LAHI ATU!

This post is dedicated to my brothers, James Talanoa & George Uata.
Rest in Peace & Love.


*They both died:
Oct 31 '08
Nov 1 '08 - in Tonga


*Fun Fact about the three of us:
James (in April)
Me (in May)
George (in June)


[[All first cousins, all born a month apart]] :)