Kind hearted Hero

Jimi
Jimi
Michael and with Jimi
Michael and Olasunkanmi with Jimi
The Spanish tourist Joaquin Garica who also jumped to rescue the woman was rescued by the Coast guard
The Spanish tourist Joaquin Garica who also jumped to rescue the woman was rescued by the Coast guard

Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole (20) was going home after work, died trying to save a woman from the Thames has been nominated for a bravery award that has been given previously to Alexander I of Russia and Bran Stoker.

Olubunmi-Adewole popularly known as Jimi was on his way from work at a restaurant on April 23, when he heard a woman screaming after falling from London Bridge. After diving to rescue her, the woman and another man who also jumped into the water were rescued by the Coast Guard and the Metropolitan Police’s river unit, but Jimi was not found after a search the body was found at 6 am on Saturday.

Jimi’s father Michael Adewole 63, said “Jimi is a loving man and my best friend. He has a good heart and always willing to help everyone around him. I’ll forever miss him”.

Jimi’s mother Olasunkanmi Adewole, 54, said “ I feel bad because my son was trying to rescue a woman. My son Jimi is my strength, he takes care of me and everyone. I’m empty without Jimi. I pray to have peace in my life”.