Croonen, Jeffrey Lawrence Passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 30th, in his sleep, at the age of 46. Jeff leaves behind his parents Ralph and Emma (Zammit) Croonen, brother Paul and his wife Kim, sister Lori and her husband Ross, nephews Troy and Kyle and his niece Devon. Jeff will be sadly missed by many family and friends, most notably his close friend Kristina DeWild.
Jeff played 6 years in the CFL, winning two Grey Cups with both the Edmonton Eskimos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Subsequently, Jeff had a very successful sales career in the pharmaceutical industry. Jeff’s true passion was as an Author, Inspirational Speaker and Coach.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 4th between 1pm and 4pm at Bay Gardens Funeral Home located at 947 Rymal Road East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8W 3M2. Telephone: 905.574.0405, www.baygardens.ca. Following the visitation, there will be a “Celebration of Life” from 5pm – 7pm; details available at Bay Gardens Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made through any TD branch, account 191-6517196. All donations received will be directed to The Croonen Foundation, which supports kids in the local community. Jeff was well known for his random acts of kindness and another way to pay respect to his memory would be to “Pay it Forward.”
Live. Love. Laugh. Learn.
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Forgiveness
Written by Jeffrey Croonen
Many years ago my CFL career came to a sudden halt when an acquaintance hit me in the back of my head (skull) and knocked me unconscious and threw me over 27′ (feet).
It left me with Brain Damage and a severe bruise on my membrane.
I remember like it happened yesterday.
“Can you tell me you name” the Specialist asked as I began to come to from being knocked unconscious?
Er, um…My name? Ah “Jeffrey Croonen”?
What do you do for a living Jeffrey?
I’m a Professional Football Player in the CFL for the Ottawa Rough Riders.
“NOT ANYMORE”, was the quick but soft reply from the nice female MD.
The person who hit me till this day has NEVER apologized?!?!
But since learning to “Forgive” what happened, I am a better person who has learned to release the inner anger and “Forgive”.
That doesn’t mean I condone or have forgot what he did or his actions following the horrible incident but I was able to “Forgive”.
Once we learn to “Forgive” you will feel a massive relief of weight, pressure and anxiety from your body and mind.
You will become a better person who knows to look at themselves first before pointing blame on another.
Don’t take the easy way out and point the “Finger” at another.
Instead look at yourself and forgive yourself and say “I love you and I forgive you”!
Now that you have learned to forgive and not blame others for our issues or mistakes.
Just keep the “Positive” thoughts, words and actions coming and you will notice everything and i mean everything changing for the better in your life..!..
You have just started the next “Chapter” in your life…
Get Inspired !
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