Michael Jordan’s touching tribute to Warnie
Brooke Warne has revealed basketball legend Michael Jordan made a touching gesture to the family in the wake of Shane’s sudden passing.
News
Don't miss out on the headlines from News. Followed categories will be added to My News.
Brooke Warne has revealed basketball legend Michael Jordan sent the family flowers and his condolences.
Warne met Jordan via their shared sponsor Nike in 1994.
“Flowers from someone extremely special,” Brooke wrote. “Thank you Michael Jordan.”
Brooke also posted about how proud she was of her brother and sister and how special the night was.
“The most extraordinary night sending off our extraordinary Dad… it was the most perfect night and we are beyond grateful for everyone’s constant support, I am so lucky to have the most amazing brother @jacksonwarne18, sister @summerwarne & Mum
@simonecallahan. Jackson, Summer and I will continue our Dads legacy and he will always live on through us.
“Gone but never, ever, EVER forgotten. We couldn’t be prouder to be his children.
“Love you Dad.
SW23 FOREVER.”
Jackson Warne also reflected on his dad’s state memorial, saying it was the “right way to say goodbye” while also praising his sisters for their brave speeches on the night.
Shane Warne’s life was celebrated with an incredible tribute at the MCG before a crowd of almost 60,000 people.
“Thank you to everyone who came to the MCG last night from all around the world and thank you to everyone who tuned in from home,’’ Jackson wrote on social media with a clip of part of his moving speech delivered on the night.
“Thank you to @tunners3205 (JAMTV’s Luke Tunnecliffe) @mushroomgroup and
the @mcg for putting on an amazing ceremony for dad. It truly was a celebration of his life and the right way to say goodbye.
“Well done to all the panels, video packages, music tributes and speakers for running the night so smoothly and putting smiles on people’s faces.”
After Warne’s three children, Brooke, Jackson and Summer spoke on stage, they gathered in the Great Southern Stand as the new Shane Warne Stand was officially revealed.
“It was an honour unveiling the Shane Warne stand with my sisters and it’s a memory I’Il cherish forever,’’ Jackson wrote.
“@brookewarne and @summerwarne. I’m so proud of you both. You spoke so well and I know dad would’ve been so proud of you guys. You did great.
“Thank you for all the messages of love and support over the last month. It means so much to me and makes things a little easier seeing how many lives dad had a positive impact on and how happy he made so many people.
“R. I. P Dad
“Lots of love Jackson”
Jackson ended the post with a love heart.
Battin hires sixth Libs media chief in last five years amid party pain
Victorian Liberal leader Brad Battin has appointed a former adviser to federal MP Dan Tehan as his new media chief, as the party faces a downward trend in polling and internal turmoil.
New details emerge about woman’s mushroom death at Clunes retreat
A woman who died at a Victorian wellness retreat may have suffered a rare reaction linked to the magic mushroom tea she consumed, a coroner has revealed.