LATE OSBORNE FAREWELLED TODAY

By Therese PIDIK

This afternoon family, relatives, love ones and Friends of Late Graham Leslie Osborne gathered at the St Joseph Catholic Parish to bid their farewell and goodbye to this Great man’s funeral service.

It is indeed an emotional time to hear tributes from his loved ones and those who were close to his heart or who he have had establishment with.

Most of the tributes and words described him to be a very kind, generous, loving soul.

He was like a light house to many, who he had crossed path with, he had dug deep into his pocket to assist, and went out of his way to show comfort and support to those who needed help.
Foreign Affairs Minister and Moresby South MP described Late Osborne as someone who was larger than life because of his good personality and character, and for always making time available to those who were close to him.

Minister Justin Tkatchenko was emotional describing Late Graham as a very good man who had shown and loved his children as his own.

Late Graham was significant and a very instrumental figure in the Sports industry in PNG having being the legend behind the establishment of PNG Hunters and other notable sporting events in the country.
Most described him to be a Winner, a champion and a legend and his legacy will leave on in the history of Rugby League in PNG.

Telikom Limited Group Chairman Cedric Rondoke in his tribute to Late Graham, sincerely thanked Late Osborne for his capacity as being the Director of the Board in the two Telikom Subsidiaries Kalang Advertising Limited (FM100/HOT97FM and KEM) and Media Niugini Limited (EMTV).

Mr Rondoke also acknowledged Late Osborne for his contribution to the two subsidiaries and gave his farewell on behalf Telikom Limited Board, Management and staff, together with the Board and management of KAL and EMTV

Santos Country Manager Leon Buskens in his tribute, also highlighted the friendship he had as a close friend to Late Grand Chief SIr Michael Somare and his family and also with other prominent people.
Mr Buskens as a close friend to Late Osborne, shared memories of times spent together with Osborne, be it a sporting event, or a fundraising event.

“Heaven has gain a beautiful soul with a loving heart, whose filled with hospitality, music and entertainment,” Buskens lamented.

In closing all the tributes, Police Minister and Regional member of the Autonomous Region of Bougainville and who is also a son to Late Osborne concluded by acknowledging everyone who gathered to farewell the Late Graham Leslie Osborne this afternoon.
Late Osborne will be heading home on his final journey to his resting place in East New Britain, and be laid to rest at Raluana village in the Kokopo District.