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 tributeWe are grateful for the time you spent with us. May your soul continue to rest in eternal peace. Amin
You are sorely missed .
Sleep on, sleep well Jamal .
Love always
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.
All my love
Clare Shillito
Xxxxxx
Oh, how we all miss and love you, still....
It is well...
“We tenk God.”
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.
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!
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.
Jamal, May your gentle and beautiful soul continue to Rest in the bosom of the Lord. Rest on son.
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
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
Your wings were ready, our hearts were not. Sleep well as you sleep on. Sorely missed.
Bimbo & Lola Adeyosoye
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Taiwo, Tope, Farida and Halima Ottun