June Steenkamp – the mom of murdered mannequin Reeva Steenkamp – shared a poignant message to the general public on Mom’s Day.
Twelve years in the past, the blonde bombshell was gunned down by boyfriend Oscar Pistoirus in his Pretoria residence, after allegedly mistaking her for a house intruder. A 12 months in the past, the previous Paralympian was granted parole after serving half of his homicide sentence behind bars.
Sadly, June has additionally misplaced her husband, Barry Steenkamp, who “died of a damaged coronary heart” in 2023.
REEVA’S MOM SHARES SAD MOTHER’S DAY POST
On the official social media account for the Reeva Rebecca Steenkamp Basis, June Steenkamp shared a message to mark Mom’s Day.
She shared: “I ship additional like to the mothers who’re having a tough day as a result of their youngsters are now not with them. I share your ache and unhappiness and pray that your reminiscences give some type of consolation.
She added, “The enjoyment of being a mom lasts ceaselessly.”
June’s heartbreaking Mom’s Day publish comes months after she remembered the twelfth anniversary of Reeva’s dying on Valentine’s Day.
She shared on social media: “My coronary heart aches for everybody who has misplaced a cherished one. Give those you’re keen on an additional hug immediately.”
AKA’S MOM ALSO SHARES POIGNANT MESSAGE
Reeva’s mother was not the one grieving mum or dad who marked Mom’s Day with out their youngster.
Lynn Forbes, the mom of slain rapper AKA – actual title Kiernan Forbes – additionally mirrored on the passing of her eldest youngster.
She shared, “To each type of mom. These elevating, these remembering, these lacking, and people dreaming. Joyful Mom’s Day.
“Could love discover you wherever you’re, identical to the moon watches over you each evening. With all my coronary heart”
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