There is no day I don’t think of Junior Pope – Wife

Jennifer Odonwodo, wife of the late actor, Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, has said it has been so tough for her and her children since the actor passed away, last year.

In a heartfelt tribute she penned down for the late Junior Pope on her social media page to mark his first death anniversary, the beautiful mother of three said she and her children have been trying to stay strong for one another since the tragic incident.

She said, “It’s been one year of standing in the face of our unimaginable loss, and not a day has gone by without a thought of you. Your love still surrounds us, your laughter echoes in our hearts and your presence is felt in the quiet moments when we miss you most.

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“You have no idea how tough it’s been, trying to stay strong for each other even as the world around us seems fallen apart. The grief remains heavy, the absence left a void that words can never fill, but through it all, we look up for strength from heaven as a guiding light.”

Jennifer said the pain of losing her husband might likely not go away as she still doesn’t have the right answers to give her children whenever they ask for their father.

She said, “Oh death, you have taught us to live each day as it comes, one step at a time bearing such extreme pain that can never go away. I still don’t have the right words to respond to Jason and Jaden wanting to know if Daddy will fulfill his promise of taking them to a proper football academy and be present at their first official match. They said, “Daddy told them he wouldn’t miss it for anything in the world”. Then the littlest one (J Papa as fondly called by Daddy) Jamon, keeps asking when daddy is bringing the big toy car he promised him.”

The late Junior Pope and four others died tragically in a boat mishap while on a movie set, last year.

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Jennifer also expressed her thanks to everybody who showed them love during their time of grief.

She said, “We appreciate everyone who sympathized with us and stood and still stand by us through our time of grief. Words cannot express our heartfelt gratitude for your love and support towards us.

“To our beloved, you did not only leave us, your family, but so many who loved you and loved your works. It is so difficult and unbelievable to say these words but still, continue to rest in the bossom of the Almighty. You will always be in our hearts and our thoughts and your memories and legacy will live on forever. Though you’re no longer by our side, you live on in every memory, every smile and every tear. We shall carry you with us always until we meet again. We cannot question God, right? May Your Soul Rest In Perfect Peace, My Love.”