Abdul-Jamal Kolawole Oluwatosin Oluwafolajimi Ottun, (1998 - 2015)

Let the memory of Abdul-Jamal be with us forever

17 years old
Born on March 7, 1998 in London, United Kingdom
Passed away on July 12, 2015 in British Columbia, Canada

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.

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July 13, 2019

Dearest Jamal continue to rest in peace our darlyn boy. May God’s amazing grace, strength for each new day and peace continue to light the part of the wonderful Ottun Family. God bless you all abundantly. Lots of love Ona and family

July 12, 2019

We remember Jamal today with fondness and great memories. Jamal was a wonderful child who was focused and diligent in all that he did.
We are grateful for the time you spent with us. May your soul continue to rest in eternal peace. Amin

July 12, 2019

Jamal keep on resting in the Lord, we are still missing you .

July 12, 2019

Jamal, can’t believe it’s four years already. I miss you so much bro. Miss you terribly. Rest In Peace aburo mi atata.

July 12, 2019

Jamal , exactly 4 years ago today you crossed over to stay with the Creator of Heaven and Earth. It was meant to be a day just like any other day, a pretty nondescript day , but no, instead it turned out to be a nightmare of a day, one that would forever be etched on our minds for all the painful reasons .
You are sorely missed .
Sleep on, sleep well Jamal .

July 12, 2019

Hmmmm, 4 years already? May God continue to Rest your soul, sleep on son.

April 10, 2019

It's a month late but Happy Birthday, Jamal. It was past midnight down here when God sent me the thought of you as I lay in bed. May your soul rest peacefully forever.

March 10, 2019

Happy posthumous 21st birthday Jamal. Continue to rest in peace in the Lord. May God keep giving the family all they need to be able to come to terms with your passing . May the Lord keep watch over them and strengthen them .

March 10, 2019

We remember you today and always. May you continue to be at peace with your Lord. We remember your family, May Allah continue to give them strength, hold them together and make it easy for them to keep going strong.
Love always

March 8, 2019

Happy posthumous birthday son, we thank God for your short but very eventful and beautiful life. May your soul continue to Rest In Peace and May God continue to bless, comfort and uphold everyone you left behind. It is well.

March 7, 2019

Happy 21st birthday Jamal. Still crazy how you're not here. I hope you're enjoying it up there in heaven and are as funny and lively as you were down here with us. Miss you bro. Love always.

March 7, 2019

Happy Birthday Jamal. That smile remains in our hearts.

March 7, 2019

Happy 21st birthday Jamal. I miss you like crazy. Still can’t believe you are gone. I miss you so so much. Thank God for your life. Take care son.

March 7, 2019

Happy 21st Posthumous birthday, Jamal.
God will continue to shine his light over you.
May God always keep your Mum, Dad and sisters under his guardian wings.
You are not here with us physically but you will forever remain in our hearts.
Sun Re O, Jammy Boy.

March 7, 2019

Jamal you have always been on my mind and continue to be, keeping on resting in peace

March 7, 2019

Thinking of you today and always. Happy birthday darling. Continue to rest in peace.

July 15, 2018

Thinking of you Lola and the whole family. Sending you so much love - Laboni xxx

July 14, 2018

May God continue to uphold and embrace the Ottun family with His everlasting love. Jamal you will forever live in our hearts. Lots of love xxxxx

July 13, 2018

Thinking of you all during this particularly hard time.
All my love
Clare Shillito
Xxxxxx

July 13, 2018

God be with your family and console them all the time

July 12, 2018

“Jams.....!”
Oh, how we all miss and love you, still....
It is well...
“We tenk God.”

July 12, 2018

May God keep watching over your mum, dad , sisters and family, Jamal. I pray He keeps giving them the strength and being the comfort they need each day as they learn to navigate this journey called life without you . Continue to rest in peace

July 12, 2018

Thinking of you Abdul Jamal and all of the family today. May almighty Allah continue to uphold all and May your soul continue to rest in Allah's perfect light

July 12, 2018

On this day we remember you and the family as always.
We have you all in our thoughts and prayers.
There are not many words that can convey our feelings on days like this.
Stay strong everyone, and Jamal ... till we meet to part no more.
Love and duas.

July 12, 2018

Oga O.
I really can't believe it has been 3 years already.
Jamal, you will be in our hearts, forever.
Continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord and watch over your family with all the Angels.
May our Good Lord Bless you and rest your soul.
Amen!

July 12, 2018

My message is for Lola and all Jamal's family. You are special to have come this far. I truly understand your pain, your suffering. I have become connected to you family Lola, especially to Jamal for maybe all the wrong reasons. You know the reason why. Somehow, somewhere I truly believe Jamal and Jessica will be together. Their smiles, fun and laughter outshining the brightest of stars. Remember a mothers love is unconditional and forever entwined. Jamal is always close to you Lola. Love always Bx

July 12, 2018

Jams
3 years just like that. I miss you so so much. Still can’t believe you are gone bro. I keep thanking God for your short life. Thank God for bringing you into my life. May God bless your dad, mum and siblings. Amen.

July 12, 2018

3years already???? Hmmm, I first want to thank God for comforting and upholding your parents and siblings to be able to bear your painful loss. May God continue to be with them and be their stronghold and comfort them.
Jamal, May your gentle and beautiful soul continue to Rest in the bosom of the Lord. Rest on son.

July 12, 2018

Continue to rest in peace Jamal. Three years on, hmmmmm, three years today when the shattering news reached us. You are sorely missed. Sun re o.

March 19, 2018

How often you come into my thoughts Jamal, as do your family.
Such a tragic tragic loss to this world!
My love and thoughts always to your family.
Rest in peace shining down on us, forever missed!
Xxxxxxx

March 7, 2018

Happy posthumous birthday to you Jamal. So often you come to mind when I drive past WCGS .

March 7, 2018

May your beautiful soul continue to rest in the perfect illumination of Allah. Thinking of all the family today and always

March 7, 2018

May your beautiful soul continue to rest in the perfect illumination of Allah. Thinking of all the family today and always

March 7, 2018

Jamal happy birthday bro. I miss you so so much. I came across some pictures when you visited us in Aberdeen and can’t believe you are gone. I miss talking football with you and the banter we have with your dad. I am always here for him bro so don’t worry he is staying strong. Till we meet again bro.

March 7, 2018

Happy Birthday Jamal. You remain in our hearts. Forever. Sleep well little brother. I love you.

March 7, 2018

Happy Birthday Jamal!

Forever in my heart and thoughts. I think of you almost everyday and you're dearly missed.

Hope you're having a party up there and playing a little bit of More Life!

Keep shining on me x

March 7, 2018

Thinking of you on your birthday Jamal. You live on, forever young, in so many hearts. Much love to your family xx

March 7, 2018

Continue to Rest In Peace Jamal, May God bless the family you left behind. Rest on son

March 7, 2018

Happy birthday, Jamal. I miss you loads and continue to rest in peace

March 7, 2018

Dear Jamal, Happy Birthday, Rest in the Blossom of Our Lord. Forever in our minds. Lot of Love.....

March 7, 2018

Happy Birthday Jamal. I hope you partying up there in heaven. Rest in Peace. I shall be praying for your family.

February 8, 2018

Thinking of you at this time my man, especially considering everything. I hope you continue to rest easy. Much love bro x

July 14, 2017

Jamal you will never be forgotten. I pray for continuous strength for your amazing family. Lots of Love Ona

July 14, 2017

Thinking of you always, in particular over these last few days. You are so sorely missed and I was so blessed to have known you. I do miss talking about new music with you. I am sure you are loving listening to More Life as you watch over us all. Keep watching over me. God bless. "Pray the real live forever man" xx

July 13, 2017

You'll never be forgotten. Sending all the family my thoughts. Xx

July 13, 2017

We remember today and always our dearest Jamal. Difficult to find the right words atimes, but the life you led means you remain fresh in our memories. May Allah's mercy continue to be with you. Rest in perfect peace.

July 12, 2017

Why your wings had to be ready so young in life, Jamal, still confounds us.

Your wings were ready, our hearts were not. Sleep well as you sleep on. Sorely missed.

July 12, 2017

Jamal it has been 2 Years you left this world, the pain of loosing someone as dear as you, only God can soothe the pain . You are resting in the blossom of the Lord . Sun re O
Bimbo & Lola Adeyosoye

July 12, 2017

Trying still to come with fact that you have passed on to glory, you are surely missed by all of us. Rest on beloved till we meet to part no more.

July 12, 2017

Could never forget Jamal. A loss so hard to take.... Lots of love to all the family, Stay strong. Thinking of you today xxxx

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March 12

Sending much love to the family today and always. You remain in all of our hearts.

March 7

Dear Jamal, continue to rest in heaven. we miss you each and every day....we continue to keep you in our prayers....we love you.

Taiwo, Tope, Farida and Halima Ottun

March 7

26 today Jamal. Wow man. Cant believe where the time has gone. Still thinking of you. Rest easy my bro, enjoy your day up there x

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Jamal -never forgotten your photo of Abigail and yourself is hunged up in Abigail's office.

Abigail and Jake's new home - 7 years on 120722

Your last Wireless at Finsbury Park 2015 ❤️

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Jamal 7 years on...... 120722

July 14, 2022

Hmmm indeed 7 years on Jamal what can we say than "We tenk God" Big thanks to all these lovely siblings of Jamal that help to keep his memory alive. Special thanks to Abigail Gibbs and Jake for hosting us. We do appreciate this. Wishing everyone all the best in life, longer years with good health, may we all have cause to continue to celebrate you all Ameen.

Jamal as you can see we spent the day to celebrate your memories with your siblings at Abigail and Jake's new home. It was nice to see everyone, We miss you a lot but Allah knows best . Love always XXX

Wireless at Crystal Palace

September 11, 2021

Hmmm Jamal guess what? Wireless is just a stone’s throw away. I remember when you went in Year 9 for the first time at Hyde park. Can’t believe it’s just here by our door step. Missing you so much, I can hear the music loud and clear from Crystal Palace Park, bet you would have gone, Drake performed yesterday. I have tried to speak to your friends that you went to Wireless with. We miss you so much Jamal. Trust you are resting well. Love you loads ❤️❤️❤️

Jamal's 23rd Birthday

March 14, 2021

Since year 7 Jamal and I were obsessed with getting the 100 tie which is a tie given to students who had represented the school in various events. It was now year 10 and we had no idea how to get this tie but we knew we wanted to be the first in our year to get it. Jamal being popular and having links with the olders found out how to get this tie before me. Turned out we had to get a form from the headmaster. So without me knowing he went to the headmaster to get this form. Bear in mind, Jamal and I were kind of jokingly competing to get this tie and be the first person in our year to have it. He came back with three forms, one for him, one for me and one for our other friend. For Jamal it wasn’t enough that he stood on that stage by himself, he wanted all his friends to succeed alongside him and that we all elevate each other.

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