Video of Kenyan Man Revving Power Saw at Graveside of His Fellow Tree Feller Warms Hearts
- Goodwin Jirongo will miss a colleague to whom he paid an emotional and touching tribute at his burial
- Jirongo was laying to rest a fellow tree feller, and he knew the best way to honour him as he rested six feet under
- Social media users were amused by the honourable tribute Jirongo gave to his friend, as seen in the viral TikTok video’s comment section
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There are many ways people grieve the deceased, paying respect in the way they know and feel best.
Source: TikTok
A heartbroken Kenyan man is mourning the untimely demise of a colleague he loved and cared for dearly.
TikTok user Godwin Jirongo was overwhelmed as he finally laid his friend to rest in an emotional ceremony.
The heartbreaking service was attended by other tree fellers, who paid their last respects to their colleague.
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Jirongo grips power saw next to grave
They congregated around the graveside after lowering the coffin of the deceased, ready to fill his grave with sand.
Their faces were clouded with sorrow as they prepared to say their final goodbye following the tree feller’s passing.
Jirongo stood close to the graveside, perhaps too close, almost falling in, holding a power saw in his hand, ready to pay tribute to the beloved tree feller.
With the strength he had, Jirongo gripped the power saw with his right hand and used his left to rev it.
How many times did Jirongo rev his power saw?
He revved the machine four times, each time lifting it high as the other mourners looked on with mixed expressions.
Each rev sent a puff of smoke into the air, which did not seem to concern the mourners.
Behind Jirongo lay a heap of sand, freshly dug to make space for the grave.
After finishing his “power saw salute,” he stepped aside and waited for the next instruction as the burial ceremony slowly came to an end.
Jirongo spoke with TUKO.co.ke about the video which went viral on social media as he shared fresh details.
"The deceased is my brother. He died of cancer. He has left behind a family with four children. His wife is heartbroken by the demise. My brother and I were very close and we are still struggling to come to terms with his demise. It is painful," he said.
Kenyans react to man paying tribute to tree feller
The gesture left social media users with mixed reactions, as they shared diverse opinions in the comment section:
Kush:
"This is the kind of final respect I’m expecting when I’m gone."
Wycliffe 🇰🇪:
"Kama mwanajeshi akienda anapewa 21 salute shots, yeye mbona asipewe salute ya power saw, jameni?"
The Reform:
"This happened too at my home when my brother died. Continue resting, champion ALECKY."
the don:
"😥😥 Pia mimi mahali nimefika, nawish niende tu. 😥 I lost both parents, taking care of my siblings and being jobless is too hard. Being firstborn is not easy. 😞 I need a stranger to talk to without judging me. Depression itanimaliza."
Head.Boy wa Chelsea:
"Na kwa walimu itabidi tuwe tunachapa huu wili kwanza ndio tuuteremushe."
user12341995:
"Na hiyo power saw ikianguka bahati mbaya ikatekate mfu, mtaambia nini malaika mbinguni?"
TheGideons:
"Mimi wa kuunda simu mtado?? 😂😂😂 Mtakuja muwekewe protector kwa graveyard ama?"
queen kalee 🌹:
"I like this. Si hata jeshi akipass masoja hufanya the same thing this guy is doing here."
Source: TikTok
Rigathi Gachagua pays tribute to KK
In another story, former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua paid an emotional tribute to KK Mwenyewe.
The comedian rose to fame with his hilarious skits and imitations of the politician, gaining recognition far and wide.
Kenyans criticised Rigathi for taking time before paying tribute to KK, but it was not long before he bowed to pressure.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
