The students from Pītau 1 & 2 wrote messages to Jurael and placed them in a light jar in their class. Below are some of the messages to him.

Pītau 1

We miss you. We love you and we know that you are in heaven. -From Tré

You made this funny joke - do you remember? And the whole class loves you. Me and Marshall got you a win, but Marshall got out but me and Marshall kept on trying. But I hope you feel good looking at us. - Love from Archie

We are so happy when you were in the class with us and we are so happy you were our friend. -By Tyson 

You were the most trustworthy friend because you never broke a promise.-Love Theo

  You were the best friend to everyone because you played with everyone.-From Mason

You were my best friend and you were good at kick boxing. You are kind and caring. I hope you have a great time in the sky. You are in my heart and I will always remember you and we will always love you.-  Love from Marshall 

It was nice meeting you. Now you are gone I can’t live without you. My sunshine is gone because you’re gone. The whole class loves you and always will. You played with anyone. -From Aaran    

You were a great friend to me. You always listened to the teacher and never called out when the teacher talked. We love you so much. -Love Elias 

I loved playing gaga with you and doing challenges like whoever lasted the longest in the gaga pit. We all miss you.-From Edan 

You were a good friend to all of us. Thank you for helping me in the gaga pit. You are my favourite friend.

From Riley G  

Pītau 2

I remember that me and Jurael played soccer together and we played tag. These are nice memories because we were best friends when we played these games together. He is so good at all sports, like rugby and soccer. I will use these memories to help me remember him.

Luca P

I loved playing soccer with Jurael and talking to him in class. We were in Pītau 2 together last year and we always used to play together. I always like that he said hi to me when I saw him on the playground, because we are in different classes this year. I love that he enjoyed playing basketball. I will remember him by going to the places that we used to play together.

Kauri

I will miss playing on my scooters with Jurael, we used to ride to the park together. We used to loved playing in my old sandpit. I will miss Jurael lots.

Charlie

Jurael always used to play with me when Carter or Ava were not at school, and he always looked out me.

-Mananui

You are one of the best friends that I have had. You are so kind to people. You always made great choices on the mat and in class. I loved playing soccer with you. I will miss you lots and I hope you will be okay.

Siosaia

You were the kindest friend and a nicest friend to play with. I loved playing soccer with you. I remember you played with Ayden, Luca P, Siosaia and me lots. I will miss you.

-Jackson