Knoxville, TN - Chad Speck, the agent for Jesse Mahelona, has announced that the Jesse Mahelona Trust has been established to help support Jesse's pregnant widow Brandee and the couple's infant daughter Karter. Mahelona, 26, was killed in an automobile accident on Saturday, September 5th in his native town of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Mahelona played two years at the University of Tennessee after transferring from Orange Coast College in California. He was named a Sporting News All-American and All SEC after the Volunteers' 2004 campaign. Mahelona had a brief NFL career that included stops with the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins and Jacksonville Jaguars.
"He just loved life," Speck said remembering Mahelona. "He was always laughing and joking. I can't remember ever being around him when he wasn't happy."
Mahelona leaves behind his wife Brandee Kukita-Mahelona, who is pregnant with their second child, and his 18 month old daughter Karter.
If you would like to donate to the Jesse Mahelona Trust please send check to:
Jesse Mahelona Trust
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, LLC
c/o John Verble
1111 Northshore Drive, Suite N-160
Knoxville, TN 37919
All administrative and legal fees associated with the establishment of the trust have been been paid and 100% of all donations will go directly to the support of Jesseís wife and children.
"Jesse brought joy to all he came in contact with, whether you were family, a friend or a fan - if you spent any time around Jesse you were better for it." Speck said. "His life ended far too soon and my heart hurts for Brandee, Karter and the rest of his family. I encourage everyone who was touched by Jesse to please consider honoring him through a donation to his trust."
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