Donovan Raiola

Polynesian Football Verified account @PolynesianFBHOF · Oct 29

Today, we lost a giant.

There was no greater friend to Hawai‘i and the Polynesian people than the legendary Coach JUNE JONES.

June was far more than a football coach. He was a visionary, a trailblazer, and a tireless champion for the people of Hawai‘i and Polynesia. His impact extended far beyond the football field, opening doors, changing lives, and inspiring generations of young Polynesian athletes to dream big.

His generosity, loyalty, and unwavering aloha were unmatched.

As a founding board member of the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame and one of the driving forces behind the creation of the adidas Polynesian Bowl, June played an instrumental role in celebrating Polynesian football excellence and creating opportunities for future generations.

His legacy will live on forever, not only through his remarkable accomplishments, but in the countless lives he touched, the opportunities he created, and the love he had for the Polynesian people.

Rest in aloha, Coach. You were truly one of a kind, and we will never forget you. 🤙🌴❤️

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Wisconsin Football @BadgerFootball · Apr 12

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Henry Mason. He was a staple of our program for nearly 30 years, as an assistant coach and liaison to NFL teams and high school coaches.

A friend and mentor to so many, we’re grateful for our time with him and our thoughts are with his family.

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