Big Boy Trev's Dad Emotionally Recalls how He Discovered Son Was Dead: "He'd Turned One Side"
- Big Boy Trev's death shocked Kenyans, who have since been sending their heartfelt condolences to his family
- His father, George Lamenya, shared how he tried to get him help when he found him unresponsive
- One of Trev's closest friends also narrated the last conversation he had with him, as he paid him a glowing tribute
Automotive journalist Trevor Lamenya alias Big Boy Trev's father, George Lamenya, has opened up about the moment he found his son dead.
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Trev was confirmed dead on August 1, and his family announced that he died after a short illness.
He had earned a name in the automotive industry due to his vast knowledge of automobiles, which earned him a spot on TV.
How did Big Boy Trev's dad find him?
In an interview, George shared that he tried to get his neighbour's nephew, a medical student, to help Trev at home.
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In his words:
"I found he had turned one side. I called him 'Trevor, Trevor, what is happening?' I tried to touch him, but nothing. Then his friends, his neighbour, has a nephew who is a medical student at the university. He came and said, 'Let us call other people to help us take him to the hospital'."
His friend Bennet also recalled his last conversation with Trev as he praised him for his passion for automobiles.
"The last discussion we had with him was whether Boeing was ever going to do away with the yoke and deploy the joystick like Airbus. He told me, 'Boeing is so proud, they would not copy Airbus in any way'," he said.
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Here are some of the comments from social media users:
@Kristine Keren said:
"Condolences to the family, may Big Boy Trev rest in peace."
@Chuckles said:
"Yaani huyo medical student hangempea CPR?"
@Ruth said:
"My deepest condolences, Mr Lamenya, Mungu akufanyie wepesi."
@Mwangokalukakim said:
"May Trev rest in peace."
@Omundustrong said:
"My sincere condolences to the entire family."
@Bobo said:
"I will never believe this. I used to do all things early, so I can watch his show. Death, who are you?"
@Shaz Alwanyi said:
"My condolences to Prof Lamenya and the entire family. May God comfort you all."
@Mwisho444 said:
"May his soul rest in peace."
Source: Facebook
How did Kenyans mourn MC Fullstop?
In a related report, renowned reggae hypemaster John Maina, alias MC Fullstop was also confirmed dead the same day as Trev.
He had been in the hospital seeking treatment after battling lung tuberculosis for over four years.
Celebrities, influencers and Kenyans recalled how Fullstop pioneered the hyping industry, as they shared their memorable moments.
They wrote moving tributes in his honour while sending words of comfort to his mourning family.
How did Kenyans help Fullstop?
The MC had at one point come out to ask for financial support so he could seek treatment.
He put out a paybill that saw many Kenyans come out in huge numbers to raise funds for him.
They also wished him a quick recovery and vowed to continue praying for his healing.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
