RapVerse.com Community - In memory Of Jono

In memory of Jono, written by his close freind.

I would like to say that first of all, my blogs are poorly written, i dont put time and effort into the wording or grammar, but what i write comes straight from my heart, and is presented raw on the page.

For all those people who were priviliged enough to have known Jonathan Nigro throughout his life we should all consider ourselves lucky.

There is no point sitting around wondering why jono took the path he did with his life, nor should we speculate as to why he did. what we should be doing is celebrating and remembering the life that Jono led, and the times that life touched ours.

I was present at the funeral today, and just too see such a vast number of people there, touched me, and im sure it touched Jono up in heaven too as he watched on.

I have many fond memories of jono, but the best memory of all, that will stay with me till the day i leave this earth was his unrelenting help and tutorage for me in creating a gift for my (now ex) gfs and mine 1 yr anniversary. As we all know, Jono was incredibally musically inclined, he was gifted to a point i couldnt understand, but knew i wanted to try. He gave up the better part of about 10 months helping me write the lyrics, and helping me understand how to actually record the song. majority of weeks i ended up back at his house more than once working on it (and also jus mucking around like idiots lol). That gift, when finally produced proved to be one of the greatest things ive ever done, and i attribute it to Jono, not only did he affect my life, but my gfs, i couldnt thank him enough for how he helped me in that regards.

We all know he loved Sara with MORE than all his heart, he would never stop talking about her, which was another reason we bonded so well, as i had been with my gf for many years too, and on more than one occasion Jono proved to be a vital life line when i was having gf troubles. too me, he was more than a friend, he was more like a brother, i could entrust in him really private things, in which he would always offer a very mature response, and would always offer philosophical avenues of argument which to this day continue to amaze me.

I remember back to biology days when him me and matteo used to do stupid things, and only id get busted by Mr. Hattenward (hatz) bcuz he knew i was a loudmouth, or the way jono used to always sneak a PSP into class, he was the first one to introduce me to this contraption.

we shared many occasions together, formals, both year 10 and 12, meriden deb ball, my 15th through to 18th birthdays and every time, without fail, he proved the fun loving hilarious friend i had always known.

THESE ARE THE THINGS I WILL NEVER FORGET ABOUT HIM!! they will never be replaced by his recent actions.

jono was a loving, caring, fun, funny happy guy, he was the kind of person i knew from the very start was my kind of friend.

as i sit here listenin to the CD that we got given at the funeral (track 2) i still find myself struggling to believe that this has actually happened, that i will never get a chance to speak to him again, to hear one of his stupid jokes (which never failed to make me laugh and get me in trouble lol).

to end off this blog, i would like to thank Matteo, Toby and Sara for giving eulogies at the funeral, i was sittin in the chapel nodding along with every word you all spoke about him, words full of truth.

and while i feel this was hard on me and his other close mates, my heart goes out to Sara, Jono couldn't have been luckier to have found you, and you him...i never believed in soulmates before i met you 2, and i would like to thank you for giving him 5 of the best years of both your lives. I am glad to see your being strong, which once again stands as a testament to your character.

To the family, i offer nothing but heart felt condolences and my deepest of sympathies as i cannot even begin to understand your loss...and i only hope that in time you can turn grief into memories of a beautiful wonderous life which, while it only prospered for 19 years, prospered none the less. Your son/brother was one of those people, who no matter what he was doing, or who it was with, touched peoples lives in an unforgettable way, and i would like to congratulate you on this achievment, and thank you for allowing me to be a part of his life.

to wrap up this blog, i would just like to once again give my sympathies to the agrieved parties, and hope that they find solace in the memories of the life Jono lived. and to Jono, i know he is watching me and reading this from heaven above, i just want him to know how grateful i am for the time i was able to spend with him, and to let him know that he touched my life in a very large way.

Love ya big guy, i expect to hear some of that music when i join you one day...so get working on some new tracks!

RIP Jonathan Paul Nigro 21 Feb 1989 - 21 April 2008

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS X X X