The Country Of Tanzania
Tanzania is a country located on the eastern coast of Africa, which is well-known for its ethnically diverse population.
Tanzania is one of the most culturally-diverse countries since there exist more than a hundred languages, you can easily find around 120 different ethnic populations.
A Tourist Destination
Apart from the wide variety of cultures, the nature of Tanzania is out of this world. From beautiful beaches with white sand to green and vast landscapes, the country is just magnificent when it comes to nature.
Tourists usually choose to stay at Manta Resort, which is located on Pemba island. This resort is well-known for its underwater rooms.
A Huge Present
Steven Weber Jr. decided to go on vacation with his girlfriend Kenesha Antoine at Manta Resort. Steven was looking for an out-of-the-ordinary experience to celebrate Kenesha's birthday.
In fact, he was planning more than just a birthday present, he had something bigger in mind...
Proposal Plans
Steven wanted to propose to his girlfriend. He had been dating Kenesha for two years, so he decided it was time to take a step forward into the relationship. Pemba was the perfect place to propose.
He didn't want to simply kneel down, he planned something that would mark the rest of their lives.
Suprise!
Kenesha was sleeping in the underwater room when she heard a noise coming from the window glass. She was overwhelmed by what she was seeing.
Steven was floating on the other side of the glass with a note on his hand. He pressed the note on to the window glass so she could read it.
Speechless
Kenesha claims that she was speechless when she read the note.
"I can't hold my breath long enough to tell you everything I love about you BUT... everything I love about you I love more EVERY DAY! Will you please be my WIFE? Marry me?" read the note.
Full Of Happiness
Kenesha was overwhelmed with happiness after such a loving proposal. She went upstairs to meet Steven and give him her final answer.
Strangely, when she came out, her boyfriend wasn't there. She decided to wait a little bit, but Steven wouldn't come out of the water.
Getting Help
Kenesha was desperate because there weren't any doctors in the area. She saw boaters passing by and immediately cried for help. The boaters took Steven out of the deep waters and did CPRon him.
Unfortunately, efforts were in vain because Steven had drowned and passed out.
The Answer
Steven was taken to hospital, where doctors confirmed him dead. Kenesha was heartbroken.
It was supposed to be the best moment ever and the beginning of their new life together, but she couldn't even give Steven her answer. Steven's family were also in grief for such a tragic loss.
Last Goodbye
"Yes! Yes! A million times, yes, I will marry you!!" Kenesha wrote on Facebook.
"I will try to take solace in the fact that we enjoyed the most amazing bucket list experiences these past few days, and that we both were so happy and absolutely giddy with excitement in our final moments together."
Steven's Family
Steven's family wanted to give him a last goodbye, but it was very expensive to bring his body back to the U.S. His sister, Mandy Hoffman, asked for help on GoFundMe so that Steven can come back home.
Fortunately, they raised more than $20,000. Family, friends, and strangers around the world collaborated with the cause.
What Had Happened?
Both Steven and Kenesha's family didn't know what was Steven's exact cause of dead. That tragic day, the weather was fine and the water was calm.
In fact, Steven was less than 10 feet down the water, which wasn't a problem at all for him, as he was a great swimmer. The families believe that he suffered a heart attack, but the real cause of dead is still unknown.
Overcoming Loss
Kenesha was so devastated that she started meeting other strong women who were experiencing similar situations.
This is how she met Jainee Dial, a woman that experienced something very similar to Kenesha. Jainee lost her boyfriend just after he proposed to her, another tragedy.
Another Tragic Wedding Proposal
When asked about Brad Parker, all of his friends would agree on one thing: he was very kind and generous. He was a great man, someone who you would look up to and learn from.
Brad and Jainee were a loving couple. Jainee admits that she couldn't stop admiring her boyfriend.
Traveler
Brad was always looking for new adventures. When he finished high school, he set off to travel the world. He left his home in Santa Rosa, California, to visit incredible places such as New Zealand and Indonesia.
Brad enjoyed doing extreme sports, as he was always looking for exciting activities to do in the countries he visited.
Brad's Journey
In 2012, he was acknowledged by the California Climber magazine as one of the top-level rock climbers. In his 30s, Brad started teaching yoga.
People followed him because they believed he was full of energy and good vibes. He had a loving soul, and people could tell he was pure without even knowing him.
Brad's Friend
Jerry Dodrill was Brad's closest friend and his climbing partner. "Rock climbers knew him as an awesome climber," he said.
"Surfers knew him as an awesome surfer, and yoga instructors knew him as an amazing yoga instructor." Brad was amazing in doing what he loved.
Brad Found Love
In June 2014, Brad revealed to his beloved ones on Facebook that he was in love. He was 36 years old when he met Jainee Dial.
Jainee had an online store where she sold outdoor adventure items and elements for women. Indeed, she shared many interests with Brad.
First Trip Together
After a couple of months, the new couple traveled to Yosemite National Park. Jainee thought it was a normal vacation, but Brad had bigger plans.
He was planning an adorable surprise for his lovely girlfriend. Brad gave Jainee the surprise on a 10,912-foot mountain, while climbing the summit of Cathedral Peak.
The Climb
Brand and Jainee used ropes to reach the narrow peak of Cathedral Peak. It took them a few hours to arrive there. Once they did, Brad knelt down and asked the big question...
"Will you marry me?" Jainee was overwhelmed.
She Said Yes!
Brad had spent almost 40 years of his life in the search of new adventures. He wanted to find thrill in everything he did. When he proposed, he realized that his heart was beating faster than in any other extreme sport he had ever done.
Jainee answered back, she said yes!
A Confession
When the couple started going down the mountain, Brad confessed to Jainee that it was the happiest day of his life.
Jainee was very excited for their future together as husband and wife. However, they didn't realize that it would be their last moment together.
Let's Do It Again
It seemed that Brad was full of excitement because he decided to climb another mountain that same day. Jainee, on the contrary, went to the camp to have some rest.
Brad went on his own to hike Matthes Crest, which is located only three miles away.
Problems On The Way
Brad wasn't alone, he had the company of other hikers who started noticing that something was wrong with Brad.
When asked, he admitted to being dehydrated and having cramps, but he continued climbing anyways. It was around 5:45 p.m. when he was climbing Matthes Crest and suddenly slipped.
The Fall
Those hikers and climbers who were there witnessed the tragedy. Brad fell 300 feet into a rocky ground. The experienced climber and future husband to Jainee died instantly. After the fall, there was absolute silence.
Park rangers heard the noise and went to find Brad's body.
Goodbye
Brad's body lay in the base of the mountain the whole night. The next morning, a helicopter headed off to take Brad out of the park. Shortly after, his family and friends received the sad news.
They were all devastated and shocked. Brad's family decided to spread his ashes in the California coast.
The Memorial
Brad's family and friends carried out a memorial service in the Russian River Mouth, close to Jenner, California. A couple of months later, Brad's closest friends went to Yosemite to climb Cathedral Peak.
They wanted to be in the same place where Brad enjoyed the best day of his life.
A Letter To Brad
When Jainee felt ready, she wrote a post on Facebook in 2016. She tried to share her feelings with her family and friends, and wrote a last goodbye to Brad.
"To Brad Parker," it began. "It's so bittersweet. So brutal. And yet, so precious and true..."
Feelings
It was an extensive letter, full of deep thoughts and countless emotions.
"You not only live on in me but continue to live on in others and give them life. And not only life, but that great consciousness of life that reminds us what truly matters... You continue to give me life. And what an awful, stinging irony that is."
Forever
These two heartbreaking stories have taught us that love is endless. Sometimes tragedies can't be avoided, and that's why we have to make the most of our lives while we can, just like Brad and Steven did.
We know for sure that these relationships will last forever, no matter what.