JFF mourns with 'Tappa'

The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) has expressed its 'deepest sympathies' to former national football captain and senior team head coach, Theodore 'Tappa' Whitmore, over the passing of his son, Jouvhaine, who was the victim of a motor vehicle accident on Sunday in Montego Bay.

The JFF issued its condolences through a media release yesterday.

It reads: "The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) is deeply saddened by the untimely passing of the son of former national coach, Theodore Whitmore, on November 9, 2013. It is never an easy task to say farewell to the ones we love and so for Theodore this must be anextremely difficult time.

"On behalf of our president, Captain Horace Burrell, the board of directors and staff of the Jamaica Football Federation, we extend our deepest sympathies to the current national Under-23 coach, the entire bereaved family, relatives, friends, school and community who loved Jouvhaine.

"May God give Theodore the strength to deal with this great loss and may the memory of Jouvhaine bring light to the bereaved family hereafter.

"The Jamaican football family mourns with Theodore and our prayers are with the family during this most difficult period."