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Jermain Defoe pens loving tribute to pal, Bradley Lowery
English professional footballer, Jermain Colin Defoe, has released a heartbreaking tribute to his little pal, Bradley Lowery who lost his long battle against neuroblastoma on Friday.
Bradley Lowery caught the attention of the Bournemouth striker after he featured as a mascot for Sunderland in the Premier League.
In a statement posted on Twitter, Defoe said: ‘Goodbye my friend gonna miss you lots. I feel so blessed God brought you into my life and had some amazing moments with you and for that, I’m so grateful.
‘I’ll never ever forget the way you looked at me when I met you for the first time, the genuine love in those cute eyes.
‘Really finding it hard to find words to express what you mean to me.
‘The way you say my name, your little smiles when the cameras come out like a little superstar and the love I felt when I was with you.
‘Your courage and bravery will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life. You will never know what a difference you made to me as a person. God has you in his arms and I will always carry you in my heart.
‘Sleep tight little one. My best friend.’
The pair struck up a special bond during Bradley’s illness and remained close friends throughout his brave fight.
Well meaning sympathisers and notable figures from the football world and beyond have also paid tribute to the six-year-old boy, who lost his long battle against neuroblastoma on Friday.
See pictures of Bradley and Defoe and his Tweet:
Sleep tight little one… ? pic.twitter.com/iGqLXdvlVi
— Jermain Defoe (@IAmJermainDefoe) July 8, 2017
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