RIP Jon Mannah
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southerntiger
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Very sad.
BenjiMagic96
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Very sad news, he and tim seemed like very good people.
Marshall_magic
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RIP Jon, 23 is too young
RIP Jon, sad news like this certainly puts life into perspective.
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TODAYS LOSS HAS HIT THE FAMILY REAL HARD. I HAVE KNOW JON HIS WHOLE LIFE AND UP UNTIL JUST A FEW WEEKS BACK SAW HIM WEEKLY.
HE NEVER COMPLAINED ALWAYS SMILED AND LOVED TO ENCOURAGE.OTHERS.
EVEN IN THE FAMILIES LOSS THE MOTHER AND FATHER ARE. GREAT EXAMPES OF STRENGTH
TO THE STRONGEST MAN I KNOW AND ..RIP.
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WILLIAM.
TODAYS LOSS HAS HIT THE FAMILY REAL HARD. I HAVE KNOW JON HIS WHOLE LIFE AND UP UNTIL JUST A FEW WEEKS BACK SAW HIM WEEKLY.
HE NEVER COMPLAINED ALWAYS SMILED AND LOVED TO ENCOURAGE.OTHERS.
EVEN IN THE FAMILIES LOSS THE MOTHER AND FATHER ARE. GREAT EXAMPES OF STRENGTH
TO THE STRONGEST MAN I KNOW AND ..RIP.
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WILLIAM.
tigergirlz
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R.I.P. Jon and sympathy to his family and friends.
king_sirro
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Terrible terrible news. So sad.
RIP
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'He never stopped surprising me how tough he was': Tim Mannah pays tribute to his brother Jon
January 18, 2013 - 1:32PM
Daniel Lane and Michael Chammas - SMH
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Parramatta NRL player Jon Mannah has died after a long battle with cancer.
Mannah, who lost his 3½-year battle with cancer overnight, was highly regarded by those at Cronulla and had more impact on those at the club than his 24 games between 2009 to 2011 would suggest.
"The club and a lot of the players are better off for having known such a gentleman." Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan
Mannah's blossoming career came to an abrupt halt in 2009 when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
After fighting his way back to full fitness, the Guildford junior played a further 12 games for Cronulla in 2011 before returning to his junior club Parramatta to play alongside his older brother Tim.
Unfortunately for Mannah, he had a relapse in his battle with cancer in March last year while fighting his way back into the NRL through Eels feeder club Wentworthville.
Tim Mannah said his family were on Friday celebrating what he described as a great life that would continue to inspire people.
‘‘Everyone who knows him is aware of how strong Johnny was,’’ said his brother.
‘‘Even me, he never stopped surprising me with how tough he was. Obviously on the footy side of things you had to be tough to do what he did, and to see how hard he trained at Parramatta for three months with really bad cancer … he pretty much had a hole in his intestines ... and to see how well he trained spun me out.
‘‘Over the last two weeks he was in a ridiculous amount of pain and he never showed it, he’d never tell people. The medical staff were freaking out because they said on paper he should be in a lot worse state than he is but he was coping so well. I think that was more of a case of him not showing much and it was another testament of how strong he was.’’
‘‘There aren’t many 23-year-old people who achieved what he did in life. He played in the front row for first grade at 19 and to get cancer, to get through it and to play NRL again was a phenomenal thing. To do what he did and touch so many people was an exciting story for him.
‘‘His faith in God that drove him, drove all of us. He was put to the test and I think our faith has been the best part of our lives over the past few years. Coming to the hospital this morning to say goodbye to him and seeing the smile on his face . . . I think of how peaceful it was ... he knew this wasn’t the end, he was going home to heaven.’’
Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan also paid tribute to Jon Mannah by declaring the club a better place for having called him one of their own.
A devastated Flanagan said the club was in mourning following the loss of the former prop, but highlighted his bravery throughout the tough ordeal he confronted.
“Everyone here at the Sharks are better for knowing Jonny Mannah,” Flanagan said.
“The club and a lot of the players are better off for having known such a gentleman. We didn’t really know about what he was going through because he was just so tough and he never really showed any signs of ‘poor me’. He was always respectful.
“After his chemo and treatment I remember this one time we actually went to the Children’s Hospital and he was handing out gifts when he was going through his own battle. He never wanted people to feel sorry for him. He was such a tough person but such a gentleman.
Sharks chairman Damian Irvine took to twitter to announce: "Condolences will be held tonight, tomorrow and sunday from 6:30-9:30pm at Faith Baptist Regents park.support Johnny & his faith."
In July last year, a resilient Mannah told Fairfax Media that he was optimistic about his chances of overcoming the disease.
''I wouldn't say I've given up, no - definitely not,'' Mannah said.
''I'm uncertain about it and I don't know if it will happen again. But I won't be giving up on it any time soon.
''I know I'm going to get through this,'' he said.
Mannah never complained and was always grateful for the support of his family and friends.
''It has been [an ordeal], but I've been all right with it mentally,'' he said in July.
''That doesn't say anything about me, but the people around me. I'll come out the other end. It's just a matter of putting up with the procedures and whatnot.''
The Parramatta club issued a statement via Twitter.
"The Parramatta Eels send their heartfelt condolences to the Mannah family after the passing of 23 year old Jon overnight. Such a sad loss."
Mannah's death prompted an outpouring of support from the rugby league community on Twitter.
"Thinking of u Timmy and the whole Mannah family Johnny was an absolute gentleman it was a pleasure to know him. Best wishes," NSW Origin and Cronulla captain Paul Gallen tweeted.
NSW Origin and Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah, who lost his mother to cancer last year, also paid his respects to the Mannah family.
‘‘So sad to hear about the tragic passing of Jon Mannah. Prayers and thoughts are with the whole Mannah family. Life can be so cruel,’’ Farah tweeted.
January 18, 2013 - 1:32PM
Daniel Lane and Michael Chammas - SMH
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Parramatta NRL player Jon Mannah has died after a long battle with cancer.
Mannah, who lost his 3½-year battle with cancer overnight, was highly regarded by those at Cronulla and had more impact on those at the club than his 24 games between 2009 to 2011 would suggest.
"The club and a lot of the players are better off for having known such a gentleman." Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan
Mannah's blossoming career came to an abrupt halt in 2009 when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
After fighting his way back to full fitness, the Guildford junior played a further 12 games for Cronulla in 2011 before returning to his junior club Parramatta to play alongside his older brother Tim.
Unfortunately for Mannah, he had a relapse in his battle with cancer in March last year while fighting his way back into the NRL through Eels feeder club Wentworthville.
Tim Mannah said his family were on Friday celebrating what he described as a great life that would continue to inspire people.
‘‘Everyone who knows him is aware of how strong Johnny was,’’ said his brother.
‘‘Even me, he never stopped surprising me with how tough he was. Obviously on the footy side of things you had to be tough to do what he did, and to see how hard he trained at Parramatta for three months with really bad cancer … he pretty much had a hole in his intestines ... and to see how well he trained spun me out.
‘‘Over the last two weeks he was in a ridiculous amount of pain and he never showed it, he’d never tell people. The medical staff were freaking out because they said on paper he should be in a lot worse state than he is but he was coping so well. I think that was more of a case of him not showing much and it was another testament of how strong he was.’’
‘‘There aren’t many 23-year-old people who achieved what he did in life. He played in the front row for first grade at 19 and to get cancer, to get through it and to play NRL again was a phenomenal thing. To do what he did and touch so many people was an exciting story for him.
‘‘His faith in God that drove him, drove all of us. He was put to the test and I think our faith has been the best part of our lives over the past few years. Coming to the hospital this morning to say goodbye to him and seeing the smile on his face . . . I think of how peaceful it was ... he knew this wasn’t the end, he was going home to heaven.’’
Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan also paid tribute to Jon Mannah by declaring the club a better place for having called him one of their own.
A devastated Flanagan said the club was in mourning following the loss of the former prop, but highlighted his bravery throughout the tough ordeal he confronted.
“Everyone here at the Sharks are better for knowing Jonny Mannah,” Flanagan said.
“The club and a lot of the players are better off for having known such a gentleman. We didn’t really know about what he was going through because he was just so tough and he never really showed any signs of ‘poor me’. He was always respectful.
“After his chemo and treatment I remember this one time we actually went to the Children’s Hospital and he was handing out gifts when he was going through his own battle. He never wanted people to feel sorry for him. He was such a tough person but such a gentleman.
Sharks chairman Damian Irvine took to twitter to announce: "Condolences will be held tonight, tomorrow and sunday from 6:30-9:30pm at Faith Baptist Regents park.support Johnny & his faith."
In July last year, a resilient Mannah told Fairfax Media that he was optimistic about his chances of overcoming the disease.
''I wouldn't say I've given up, no - definitely not,'' Mannah said.
''I'm uncertain about it and I don't know if it will happen again. But I won't be giving up on it any time soon.
''I know I'm going to get through this,'' he said.
Mannah never complained and was always grateful for the support of his family and friends.
''It has been [an ordeal], but I've been all right with it mentally,'' he said in July.
''That doesn't say anything about me, but the people around me. I'll come out the other end. It's just a matter of putting up with the procedures and whatnot.''
The Parramatta club issued a statement via Twitter.
"The Parramatta Eels send their heartfelt condolences to the Mannah family after the passing of 23 year old Jon overnight. Such a sad loss."
Mannah's death prompted an outpouring of support from the rugby league community on Twitter.
"Thinking of u Timmy and the whole Mannah family Johnny was an absolute gentleman it was a pleasure to know him. Best wishes," NSW Origin and Cronulla captain Paul Gallen tweeted.
NSW Origin and Wests Tigers hooker Robbie Farah, who lost his mother to cancer last year, also paid his respects to the Mannah family.
‘‘So sad to hear about the tragic passing of Jon Mannah. Prayers and thoughts are with the whole Mannah family. Life can be so cruel,’’ Farah tweeted.
happy_tiger
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RIP Jon My condolensces to your family and friends
Yes 23 is way too young to die
Yes 23 is way too young to die
westTAHger
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RIP Jon.
one thing that can never be taken away, is memories.
one thing that can never be taken away, is memories.
Fade_To_Black
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Condolences to the Mannah family.
From what I saw of him on the tv and all of the statements from the people whose lives he touched he really seemed like a lovely bloke, people like him deserve to be on this earth a lot longer than he was.
I am sure he was admired by many and will provide inspiration to all those that knew him. Nice to hear that it ended peacefully for him, that would mean a great deal to his family.
Rest In Peace big fella
From what I saw of him on the tv and all of the statements from the people whose lives he touched he really seemed like a lovely bloke, people like him deserve to be on this earth a lot longer than he was.
I am sure he was admired by many and will provide inspiration to all those that knew him. Nice to hear that it ended peacefully for him, that would mean a great deal to his family.
Rest In Peace big fella
Sad to hear this news.
I saw the interview with the boys on the footy show last year and really felt for them as they described their joint battle against this mongrel of a disease. I really hoped he would pull through. They seem like a very tight family this will hurt for a while….
Rest in peace and many condolences to those who knew him and his family.
I saw the interview with the boys on the footy show last year and really felt for them as they described their joint battle against this mongrel of a disease. I really hoped he would pull through. They seem like a very tight family this will hurt for a while….
Rest in peace and many condolences to those who knew him and his family.
So sad to hear and it was such a shock too.
Life can be so cruel to the nicest of people
23 years of age, the same age as myself. These things make you think and put things into perspective, make the most of your time, value your friends and family and don't take it for granted, because it can be all gone at any moment.
Life can be so cruel to the nicest of people
23 years of age, the same age as myself. These things make you think and put things into perspective, make the most of your time, value your friends and family and don't take it for granted, because it can be all gone at any moment.
My thoughts to the family.
Shocking news and 23 is way too young.
Speechless rly.
Shocking news and 23 is way too young.
Speechless rly.
Big day tomorow as there are more than 2000 people are expexted to attend the church service. In Regents Park. The. Family are doing well and are humbled by the outpouring of love and support expressed by so many.
BenjiMagic96
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Rugby league unites to farewell brave Jon Mannah following his tragic death from cancer
By Josh Massoud The Daily Telegraph January 22, 2013 8:04AM
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Farewell, Jon … Over 2500 people flocked to Mannah's funeral in Sydney. Source: AAP
When all hope deserted him, the only comfort Jon Mannah craved was a chance to say goodbye.
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Mannah got what he so richly deserved last Friday morning, inviting dozens of relatives to his bedside at St Vincent's Hospital in the pre-dawn gloom.
Monday was their chance to farewell him.
The traffic snarls began to gather around The Faith Church in Auburn an hour before the 11am service began.
Lollypop men were hired to control the parade of 4WDs and buses, most packed with stoney-faced friends from rugby league and other walks of life.
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Latecomers couldn't even get within sight of the yellow barricades surrounding the church, instead forced to walk several blocks from parking lots in nearby estates.
And when they all gathered inside, an adjacent basketball court had to be filled with temporary seating to accommodate a 2500-strong crowd that included former Cronulla and Parramatta teammates, as well as interim NRL boss Shane Mattiske. An enormous turn out for an even grander legacy.
When he stepped up to the pulpit to begin Mannah's eulogy, older brother Tim paused and admired the expanse of faces that stretched before him.
Below was the casket, capped in a pile of white roses. Yet the immediacy didn't unnerve Tim.
His brother had shown such guts and class in battling cancer to the very end.
This was Tim's chance to prove the same strength lives on.
"Jon always shined when he was thrown into the deep end," Tim said.
"He always lifted to another level when situations seemed hardest.
"And that's exactly how he handled cancer.
"Even in his last hours, he was comforting us. He had a big smile on his face and kept saying 'Jesus loves us'.
"He's in a much better place now. He's in much less pain. The legacy Jon left inspires me to be a better person."
Those words provoked tears from the throng, but Tim was intent on celebrating - rather than grieving - this extraordinary life.
He told of their backyard footy games against teams of older cousins as kids.
Of his secret envy toward Mannah's God-given physique and fitness.
Of their lone clash at NRL level, when Cronulla travelled to Parramatta Stadium in 2009 - just months before Mannah's diagnosis with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
"He was never as big or as fat as me, but he always had a bigger heart," Tim said.
"He used to always frustrate me, just how physically fit he was.
"Before the pre-season he would do nothing and eat whatever he liked and still be better than me. He had a body I could only dream of. We played against one another and he beat me there too. He also gave me a monster wedgie. He was his own man from then on."
When Mannah discovered he would join Tim at Parramatta in 2012, he celebrated with a shirtless ride on a mechanical bull.
The boys were living together at the time in Tim's Northmead home, where the pain of Mannah's relapse emerged during pre-season training.
"He would come back from training and curl up in a ball," Tim said.
"He'd be in that much pain that he stopped eating.
"He did that for weeks and weeks and weeks.
"It blew me away. My respect for him went to another level.
"It's one thing to put on a brave front for everyone else.
"But I can tell you Jon was exactly the same behind closed doors."
Such defiance saw Mannah go abseiling - or even preaching on the streets - just days after another round of chemotherapy.
But there was no clearer illustration than on his death bed last Friday morning.
Doctors offered him morphine, but Mannah refused so his mind could be clear for those final goodbyes.
A slideshow of Mannah's life revealed the devastating physical manifestation of his suffering. His face barely aged, but his body - once so strong - had shrunk visibly over the closing 12 months.
It was a chilling reality check, particularly for the dozens of young footballers who must have left with a realisation of how fickle their gifts can be.
Continuing the eulogy from Tim, eldest brother Daniel revealed: "When the doctors told Jon there was nothing they could do, he sat down with Tim and said, 'I'm not afraid of dying'.
"Even when he was staring at death he still wasn't worried about himself."
There was just enough time for a final exchange with his mother, Abbey.
When everything went black, Mannah asked why someone had turned off the light switch in his ward.
"No," she replied.
"That's the shadow of death, but it will soon be bright."
Mannah replied: "Yes bright . . . It's bright."
They were his final words.
Floating away not to darkness. But light.
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Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/rugby-league-unites-to-farewell-brave-jon-mannah/story-e6frf3ou-1226558765901#ixzz2IePooMCX
By Josh Massoud The Daily Telegraph January 22, 2013 8:04AM
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Farewell, Jon … Over 2500 people flocked to Mannah's funeral in Sydney. Source: AAP
When all hope deserted him, the only comfort Jon Mannah craved was a chance to say goodbye.
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Mannah got what he so richly deserved last Friday morning, inviting dozens of relatives to his bedside at St Vincent's Hospital in the pre-dawn gloom.
Monday was their chance to farewell him.
The traffic snarls began to gather around The Faith Church in Auburn an hour before the 11am service began.
Lollypop men were hired to control the parade of 4WDs and buses, most packed with stoney-faced friends from rugby league and other walks of life.
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Latecomers couldn't even get within sight of the yellow barricades surrounding the church, instead forced to walk several blocks from parking lots in nearby estates.
And when they all gathered inside, an adjacent basketball court had to be filled with temporary seating to accommodate a 2500-strong crowd that included former Cronulla and Parramatta teammates, as well as interim NRL boss Shane Mattiske. An enormous turn out for an even grander legacy.
When he stepped up to the pulpit to begin Mannah's eulogy, older brother Tim paused and admired the expanse of faces that stretched before him.
Below was the casket, capped in a pile of white roses. Yet the immediacy didn't unnerve Tim.
His brother had shown such guts and class in battling cancer to the very end.
This was Tim's chance to prove the same strength lives on.
"Jon always shined when he was thrown into the deep end," Tim said.
"He always lifted to another level when situations seemed hardest.
"And that's exactly how he handled cancer.
"Even in his last hours, he was comforting us. He had a big smile on his face and kept saying 'Jesus loves us'.
"He's in a much better place now. He's in much less pain. The legacy Jon left inspires me to be a better person."
Those words provoked tears from the throng, but Tim was intent on celebrating - rather than grieving - this extraordinary life.
He told of their backyard footy games against teams of older cousins as kids.
Of his secret envy toward Mannah's God-given physique and fitness.
Of their lone clash at NRL level, when Cronulla travelled to Parramatta Stadium in 2009 - just months before Mannah's diagnosis with Hodgkin's lymphoma.
"He was never as big or as fat as me, but he always had a bigger heart," Tim said.
"He used to always frustrate me, just how physically fit he was.
"Before the pre-season he would do nothing and eat whatever he liked and still be better than me. He had a body I could only dream of. We played against one another and he beat me there too. He also gave me a monster wedgie. He was his own man from then on."
When Mannah discovered he would join Tim at Parramatta in 2012, he celebrated with a shirtless ride on a mechanical bull.
The boys were living together at the time in Tim's Northmead home, where the pain of Mannah's relapse emerged during pre-season training.
"He would come back from training and curl up in a ball," Tim said.
"He'd be in that much pain that he stopped eating.
"He did that for weeks and weeks and weeks.
"It blew me away. My respect for him went to another level.
"It's one thing to put on a brave front for everyone else.
"But I can tell you Jon was exactly the same behind closed doors."
Such defiance saw Mannah go abseiling - or even preaching on the streets - just days after another round of chemotherapy.
But there was no clearer illustration than on his death bed last Friday morning.
Doctors offered him morphine, but Mannah refused so his mind could be clear for those final goodbyes.
A slideshow of Mannah's life revealed the devastating physical manifestation of his suffering. His face barely aged, but his body - once so strong - had shrunk visibly over the closing 12 months.
It was a chilling reality check, particularly for the dozens of young footballers who must have left with a realisation of how fickle their gifts can be.
Continuing the eulogy from Tim, eldest brother Daniel revealed: "When the doctors told Jon there was nothing they could do, he sat down with Tim and said, 'I'm not afraid of dying'.
"Even when he was staring at death he still wasn't worried about himself."
There was just enough time for a final exchange with his mother, Abbey.
When everything went black, Mannah asked why someone had turned off the light switch in his ward.
"No," she replied.
"That's the shadow of death, but it will soon be bright."
Mannah replied: "Yes bright . . . It's bright."
They were his final words.
Floating away not to darkness. But light.
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Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/rugby-league-unites-to-farewell-brave-jon-mannah/story-e6frf3ou-1226558765901#ixzz2IePooMCX
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