Writing Exercises

My Obituary (300 words)

 
HE was a young man with a bright future ahead of him. Messages of condolences have poured in for 22 year old Jason Russell, a student from Hull.

Jason was studying to be a Journalist at Hull College. He was also studying to be a teacher of English, of which he had planned to travel across the summer, and teach school children across Europe alongside his partner.

His past achievements include reaching Black Belt in Karate. He attended Trevor Welburns D.A.K.C karate clubs, and competed in the sport for over 12 years. He had also previously been a Gymnast, and he competed in various competitions wining a collection of medals. His Mother is a Gymnastics coach, and had taught Jason gymnastics from a young age.

Sport has always been a mainstay in Jason’s life. He was a fanatical Hull City supporter, and he loved the sport of football. He had also successfully completed many sporting qualifications including a lifeguard, a fitness instructor, and he was also a qualified masseur.

Jason had ambitions to compete in bodybuilding competitions. He trained consistently, and bodybuilding was big part of his life in during his early Twenties. He trained at Total Fitness Gym, in Willerby.

His bright future was epitomised through his past achievements, and he had planned to travel the world with his partner after his studies. He had aspirations of becoming a successful author and journalist in sport and travel writing.

Jason was noted for having a colourful personality, and an enthusiasm for life. He was someone that loved to achieve new things, and he strived to be successful.

Jason was pronounced dead at his home in West Hull on 12 January 2012. The cause of his death is yet unknown, but is not been treated as suspicious.