(Via Radio New Zealand International.)
NFL star Troy Polamalu has arrived in American Samoa, where his foundation will run a series of football camps for young kids.
Governor Togiola Tulafono extended a hearty welcome to the Pittsburgh Steelers safety and his entourage before Polamalu thanked the crowd for his welcome.
“I’m just a small part of the equation of what’s come here. I’ve brought quite a few other football players and a lot of other staff members that are really going to be doing a lot of good work. We all really just look forward to being with the children. We came here obviously to explore Samoan culture but most importantly to show the kids what we’ve learnt and what we were ambassadors of, playing this wonderful sport of football.”
Tory Polamalu says his team is excited for the week ahead.
Johnny Ainu'u
Troy,
Most of us grew up watching our Football heroes on TV, but what you have done is make a wish for some of this kids a reality. Even though I leave in Canada with my wife and kids, my heart still belongs to my islands of Samoa. You have inspired so many athletes to be the best they can be on and off the field. We as Samoans and NFL Fans alike are proud of you and your accomplishments. Troy, thank you for visiting our people and teaching our young children about life and football. I hope and pray that you and your family plus your entourage will have a memorable visit. If you are planning a visit up in Canada, Vancouver side, we would love to visit with you. God Bless you and your family.
Lee Magalei
I saw your arrival on KVZK and cheered right along with all our people that crowded the Tafuna International Airport. I heard about your visit to Star Kist and to the market on the radio this morning and smiled. I saw your photos in the Samoa News. I heard about Day 1 of the football camp from my young 9 year old nephews who are waterboys for the Tafuna Warrior football team and couldn’t help but share in their excitement. I also heard from my brothers who coach Warrior football and all I can say is THANK YOU! Thank you so much for your generosity to our local youth, even our little island of American Samoa. We so appreciate you, your NFL colleagues, the college coaches, your families and the rest of your entourage! What an awesome event this is! I hope American Samoa overwhelmed you all with love, support and gratitude! Be well!
salamo 1
troy,
i have truly followed you from your rookie season when no one knew your name except family members, friends, USC fans. I was never a college football fan at the time but once you entered that field your rookie year i knew one day you were going to be a household name…..i am truly admired by the way you handle situations on the field and also your view on religion. When i observed you as a player you changed the way i watch sports and my life due to christian faith. I am not only a fan of your work but also a fan of your wise choice of words when talking about religion. I am a strong christian who loves to see a player speak and act humbly on the field and on live television when the sport you play is so dangerous and monsterous every game. Every christian should act the same way. You made me drop alcohol, smoking, and partying because the way you are right now made me want to do the same, my parents seen it in me and i also know temptations can drag u down by the wrong crowd…I was standing by at the tents waiting for an autograph with you and the poly teammates but you looked sooo exhausted and i knew off the bat you needed space, I would be an honor if u could sign my bible along with the other teammates to signify that you guys led me to live the life that the bible tells us to.
-Psalm 1
Edney
Troy
That is great you are back home in the motha land! My kids are out there for the summer and my 10 year old son, Iverson is just emotionally excited that you are out there as well. He calls me and tells me he is hoping to meet you. Your body of work extremely make me proud to be Samoan. The way you carry yourself as a Christian man is also very admirable. Keep up the great work and THANK YOU for going back home to show our youth that anything is possible and to always give back! Looking forward to your visit to the Bay Area to play my Niners and I will be in the building with my 49er Polamalu jersey *hint* LOL…God Bless Uso!!!
NOFOSLOKO
Troy
just wanna let u know that we appreciate everything you had done to our young Samoans and the future of tomorrow. May our heavenly father continue his blessing upon you,your family and the rest of Samoan reps in the NFL. GOD BLESS.
peace out>
NOFOSLOKO.
Afi Pereira
Hey Troy,
I’m a football player and I was at your camp all week and it was a once in a lifetime experience for me. I would like to thank you for coming out with the other players to help us out. You guys are an inspiration to us, although i may not make it to the NFL I will always take what you have taught us and apply it to Life, and that is to work hard and believe in God. Thank you for everything. Fa’afetai, fa’afetai lava. God Bless you all for your everything.
Evangelist #43
Hi Troy,
My son is such is a big fan of yours, he looks up to you, he even has your #43 has his football number for his football team (Kapolei Islanderz). I’m so blessed to have people like you who are good role model to our samoan kids. Thank you so much for everything you do our kids, malo fa’afetai, fa’afetai lava i mea uma…… best wishes for you adn your family in everything….
Prayer Warrior
Troy, all we can say is THANK YOU for giving…. our prayers is for your faith in God to hold up in times when you need it most.
Arthur Spike Ripley
Thank you for spending your summer with us.I will never forget your generous act of compassion and word of advise for us who want to pursue education thru sports…” motivation cannot be taught but skills can…”One day, if God permits my wish come true to be a NFL player like you…to be God the Glory!
TufanSilao Ilimaleota
Hey Troy,
A big THANK YOU for who are you to yourself and to your FANS, you are truly a BLESSING to our SAMOAN COMMUNITY and most of AMERICAN SAMOA as a whole. You have definitely left great footprints here on the “Rock” with so many young athletes looking up to you for your greatest achievements and most of all, your kind, loving and giving HEART. God Bless you always in your Football career as well as your BEAUTIFUL FAMILY. Hopefully my kids and I will catch a flick with you before you head out of our Beautiful Territory. Take care and continue to do what you do BEST, playing some Real FOOTBALL–keep up the Awesome work.
Signing off with Much Love and Respect from my Family to yours–a humble Troy Fan=)
Nunuimalo Apisaloma Toleafoa
God be the Glory. Faafetai tele Troy for always putting God first in all you do. Thank you so much Troy for your generosity to our local youth. You were truely an ispiration to all of us here in American Samoa. Thanks for bringing Samoa up to your numerous accomplishments, especially going back to USC to get your Degree. It is a big encouragement to all our Samoan youth to pursue higher education. During your visit to American Samoa, all of us witnessed a famous NFL player with everything and still being humble, it is something that most famous people can’t do. Thanks for your humility and bringing smiles to our local people of all ages. God bless you and family.
William Browning
Troy, you have always made the Trojan Family proud! Keep up the great work.
Charles Filoialii
Troy,
You have made Samoa very known with your actions in football. You made your Polamalu family proud, and also the people of your hometown. You’ve made one big mark for your own people and you’ve played a great role in the game for the future generations of American Samoa. I am your biggest fan. I’m just glad to see you come home and distribute your experience to your fellow Samoans. If only you’d came in Manu’a, it would be a legacy for the people of Manu’a. Good Luck to the upcoming season.
Esther Solaita
Troy,
It was a wonderful experience meeting you and some of the NFL players this summer in Am. Samoa. God be the glory and honor. Thank you for sharing your God given gifts and talents with all of Am. Samoa. What an unselfish man you are Troy, for coming down this summer to give back to our island community. All of our island community will never for get this summer. It was a pleasure to meet a down to earth celebrity. God bless and be proud of your Samoan heritage.
Manu
Talofa lava Mr & Mrs Polamalu, first and foremost, would like to say how much I admire your humble attitude, and your good deeds, giving back to our island community. I followed your football career when you played for the Trojans. I attended every home game at the coliseum with my son, now stationed in Afganistan with friends from Mission Viejo. I watched a few games in Pittsburg at the Heinz field with my wife when I visited her in Pittsburg, PA. She was a manager at the Application Support Center for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services on Liberty Street in Pittsburg, PA. I have read a few articles about you, and I’m not surprised that you are an unselfish individual, and are a good role model for our young people setting a good moral foundation for each and everyone that comes in contact with you. It’s inspirational and encouraging, and you always make us Samoan’s proud of you. May the good Lord protect and bless your family in abundance, and may you continue your good work for our Veterans…..USMC
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