Greg Louganis: Samoan ceremony to honor Greg and his father Lutu

June 25, 2022: Aloha Mark, Today&event was propitious as well as blessed in many ways. Mahalo to Kumu Ramsay and Kumu Kalani for the opening protocol and blessings that precedes traditional Samoan ava outside of Samoa. Their blessings and prayers conjured our mutual ancestors who blessed us with their unseen presence. Mahalo to Nara for initiating with respect the engagement of the Samoan Ava ceremony to honor Greg and his father Lutu, and warm welcome to you Mark and wonderful entourage. The bestowal of a ranking title to Greg from the Tuimalealiifano paramount (Tama-Aiga) aiga, by Tai&Tuimalealiifano; sister of Samoa&Head of State Afioga Tuimalealiifano Vaaletoa Sualauvi II is very significant among the people of the South Pacific. In particular Samoa, Tonga and Fiji. A visit to Samoa with Tai&to introduce Greg to the paramount families of Samoa would be huge. Something that both you and Nara should plan on being part of when that time comes. I of course, will assist with such a visit that will also include a welcome from the Malietoa Paramount Tama Aiga line of which I am descendent from. Thank you both and those who assisted in making this event truly special. Especially from our Samoan extended family led by Taiaopo, Patolo Kap,Tasi Ae Afe and ranking chiefs who sent their heirs to help with preparations. I so appreciated time to speak with Greg and talked of nominating him as a 2022 Star of Oceania. He will be among the giants of Oceania whom will be inducted...