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NFT: Absolutely the most incredible end to a funeral, ever.

Beezer : 8/15/2016 1:37 pm
Saw the tribal/war dance at a wedding reception that's making its way around Facebook. Thought that was so cool, especially the high emotion for everyone. Real tradition.

Prompted me to look at some other videos of the tribal haku celebrations. Came across this one, which is so frigging awesome, it's just off the charts.

Jonah Lomu was a beloved player who was sick for a long time, and eventually died from a heart attack at 40 (related to the illness).

I love every second of this video, but especially when the kids start their tribute a bit later in.

I've seen these chants/dances/performances before, but I'm a bit mesmerized by them at the moment. Really fascinating stuff.

Final Haku for All Black's Jonah Lomu - ( New Window )
If you haven't seen the wedding reception haku I referred to,  
Beezer : 8/15/2016 1:37 pm : link
here it is.
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HAKA  
Randy in CT : 8/15/2016 1:38 pm : link
You bonehead. :)
I link this one every time one of these threads pops up...  
okiegiant : 8/15/2016 1:41 pm : link
so much emotion...and a seemingly healthy way to express your feelings.
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WTF?  
AP in Halfmoon : 8/15/2016 1:42 pm : link
That's like something from the Twilight Zone
Sorry.  
Beezer : 8/15/2016 1:45 pm : link
Haka.
RE: I link this one every time one of these threads pops up...  
RC02XX : 8/15/2016 1:46 pm : link
In comment 13071597 okiegiant said:
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so much emotion...and a seemingly healthy way to express your feelings. Link - ( New Window )


I thought this is what the thread was going to be about.
Had to share it  
montanagiant : 8/15/2016 1:52 pm : link
Great link
I have a question.  
manh george : 8/15/2016 1:55 pm : link
Was an Irish wake called that because the goal was to wake the dead guy up?
RE: I link this one every time one of these threads pops up...  
PeterinAtlanta : 8/15/2016 2:00 pm : link
In comment 13071597 okiegiant said:
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so much emotion...and a seemingly healthy way to express your feelings. Link - ( New Window )


I find it interesting that the sniper doesn't participate in the haka.
RE: RE: I link this one every time one of these threads pops up...  
RC02XX : 8/15/2016 2:01 pm : link
In comment 13071652 PeterinAtlanta said:
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In comment 13071597 okiegiant said:


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so much emotion...and a seemingly healthy way to express your feelings. Link - ( New Window )



I find it interesting that the sniper doesn't participate in the haka.


Now that would be a sight. And the chaplain as well.
I could see a Chaplain getting involved...  
okiegiant : 8/15/2016 2:10 pm : link
I met some pretty mellow ones over the years...especially the younger types.
RE: I could see a Chaplain getting involved...  
RC02XX : 8/15/2016 2:15 pm : link
In comment 13071672 okiegiant said:
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I met some pretty mellow ones over the years...especially the younger types.


Yeah...I've met some amazing ones as well. Our last chaplain (Navy Lieutenant) was a former Marine infantry office (and a fellow grad), who had served years ago and had left the Corps to become a Greek Orthodox priest. When his highers came to ask if there was anyone, who wanted to represent the faith in the Navy, he volunteered and got a Navy commission. He was about as good with our infantry Marine as you can get.
Haku  
Ben in Tampa : 8/15/2016 2:20 pm : link
Ok...  
X : 8/15/2016 2:39 pm : link
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The Cowboys once tried to sign Jonah Lomu.  
smshmth8690 : 8/15/2016 6:18 pm : link
I don't remember the exact quote, but it was something along the lines of not wanting to play inthe NFL, where he would be JAG, while in the rugby world he was a God. R.I.P.

As for the word 'Wake' there this from wikipedia:

In rural areas of the USA before embalming was practiced (pre-US civil war), people would "wake the body" . The custom was to sit with the deceased constantly, usually for 2 nights, to make sure the person in question was truly deceased.
That's a great video.  
Crispino : 8/15/2016 9:24 pm : link
Very moving. Thanks.
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