Abdul-Jamal Ottun, 17, born on 7th March 1998, passed away on 12th July 2015, whilst swimming with friends in the Shawnigan lake during a WCGS school rugby tour in the Vancouver Island in Canada.
The CTV and ITV News reports account his passing can be found in the Video Section of the Gallery .
Jamal achieved the following AS-Results in the Academic Year 2014-2015:
Government and Politics: A (2nd best in his year)
History: A
Maths: B (4 UMS marks off an A)
Economics: C
Jamal always pushed himself to do the best that he possibly could, shown in his brilliant AS-Level results.
He is survived by his loving and devoted family: parents -Dapo and Lolade, and two sisters, Zainab and Rahmat.
May his soul rest in Paradise and perfect peace, Insha'Allah.
This memorial website has been created as a place for all of Jamal's loved ones to share memories, photos, video and messages with everyone.
Jamal was a beautiful soul and an immensely loved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, friend and student. Through this website we will ensure that his memory will live on forever.
Feel free to share your own thoughts and memories of him.
Tributes
Leave a tributeTaiwo, Tope, Farida and Halima Ottun
Love to everyone who loves you xx
All the best to your family. Continue to rest easy x
Sending much love to Mum Lola, your family and Jamal's friends.
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What we do, we do with you in our hearts and minds - may the selfless, compassionate, and positively infectious energy you embodied continue to be our guiding light when things get tough.
Keep resting easy bro!
take care xxx
Pray you're resting and at peace, my dear.
Love to all
Jamal, I hope and trust your soul is resting in eternal peace. By all accounts, you made brilliant use of your seventeen short years on earth, may your legacy live on through your good deeds, relationships, and family. You will never be forgotten.
I’m sure you’re celebrating!
Xxxx
Jamal, you will be forever in our hearts. It's just like yesterday.
May your gentle soul rest in the bosom of our Lord and may God continue to comfort and be with the entire family you left behind.
Sleep well and sleep tight!
You are never far from my thoughts, today is the reminder, the forever missed tributes for those who continue to share and think about Jamal your handsome boy .. his spirit and his smile. My family connects with you from across the miles xxxx The Jessica Lawson Foundation ... their smiles light up the night sky
Happy birthday Jamal . Rest in peace
May Allah continue to have mercy on your beautiful soul.
Wishing your family strength today and always. Amin
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Taiwo, Tope, Farida and Halima Ottun