The pain, laughter and good memories will live on.
Hunters Captain Ase Boas read a very touching and meaningful poem from the Hunters camp, solely dedicated to their late teammate – Kato Ottio.
Speaking at the funeral service today, Boas struggled to hold back tears, describing Ottio as a “great friend of humble character”.
An emotional Boas also relayed condolences from current Kumuls captain, David Mead, who was unable to make it to the funeral.
Boas, who is the vice captain of the Kumuls, spoke of how he knew Ottio personally, saying he was a real “mummy's boy”.
"Yu burukim lewa bloh mipla ol brata na yu go," Boas said tearfully.