A grieving mother has shared a heartfelt tribute following the death of her seven-year-old son, Fakaola he Vahanoa ki Emalata Misifane, who died after falling from the back of a moving vehicle in Tongatapu.
The tribute comes after Police said the child was injured when he fell from the back of a moving vehicle in Popua last month.
In a statement, Police said the child sustained injuries after falling onto the roadway and was taken to Vaiola Hospital for treatment.
A 31-year-old man from Pātangata, residing in Fanga ‘o Piloleva, was arrested and remains in police custody while investigations continue.
Fakaola, who lived in Patangata, attended Popua Primary School, died on April 26.
In a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, Fakaola’s mother spoke of her deep grief and faith as she mourned her son’s passing.
“Rest on, my son Fakaola ki Emalata Misifane Jr… Lord, forgive us, for we have wept over You taking back Your treasure, but Your perfect will is higher still,” she wrote in Tongan, acknowledging the pain of loss while affirming her belief in God’s purpose.
She reflected that life and death ultimately rest in God’s hands, saying, “You are the One who gave, and You are the One who has taken back. May glory and thanks always be Yours.”
In a final farewell, she added, “Bye-bye, my little son, and be at peace, even though we were not ready to part, but we have no power over it,” describing her child as young, kind, and deeply loved.
The grieving mother also made an emotional reference to the boy’s late father, saying her son had now followed to be reunited after being separated since infancy.
