“Rest in peace brother”: Schoolchildren’s tribute to their late classmate gives goosebumps in South Africa

A heartbreaking video of a high school rugby team paying their final respects to their teammate, Gershwin Jacobs, who passed away due to heart disease, has gone viral.
Content creator @aden_armani01 shared the emotional moment the team gathered around their fallen brother’s coffin for a special rugby call.
The moving tribute has moved South Africans to tears, with many commenting on the rising number of young deaths recently.

A young man's video went viral after posting a team salute to a fallen team member. — A young man posted a video of him and his rugby teammates giving a last cry for their teammate who died from heart disease. Images: @aden_armani01
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In a touching display of brotherhood, a tall school The rugby team gathered to honor their late teammate, Gershwin Jacobs.

The video, shared by content creator @aden_armani01shows the boys performing their team’s special. rugby call around the casket of Gershwin, who tragically passed away in the 11th grade due to a heart condition. The video was published with the heartfelt caption:

“REST IN PEACE BROTHER Until we meet again!”

Watch the video below.

South Africans moved by the tribute

The emotional video generated heartfelt responses from viewers:

@★Who’s_0r4??!!★ lamented:

“RIP Gershwin Jacobs”

@kee.lee02 shared:

“I don’t know Gershwin but I’m crying “

@lea_IsTheDoubleRainbow expressed her concern:

“What the hell is going on!! Children dying left and right! My deepest condolences.”

@Mooki mused:

“RIP to those who died in our youth, always young”

@Her.Aries wanted:

“Ai baby may your family heal may they conquer the sadness and darkness of your absence may they find peace “

@CoatGuyCarReviews reminded:

“RIP bru. Love from a Parktowner, we have great memories of high school thanks to people like you, bru. Playing for school is stronger with the kids singing .”