For once, it was Melania Trump and not Donald who found herself on the front page of the American media for a speech.
This Thursday, January 18, the former First Lady buried her mother, Amalija Knavs, at the Palm Beach cemetery, in the state of Florida where the Trump family resides.
His speech attracted all the attention.
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Moved, the former model began with a strong tribute: “My mother, the embodiment of elegance and grace, represented the essence of a real woman.”
And to add, to those close to her: “Her love for her husband, Viktor, my father, Ines, my sister, and me was limitless.
His generous spirit had no limits, his legacy will last for generations.”
“A beacon of love”
Died on January 9, 2024, at the age of 78, Amalija Knavs, embodied, in the words of Melania Trump, “the best mother, wife, grandmother, mother-in-law, a true beacon of love and luxury in our lives” .
“She vowed to help make a difference in a world filled with uncertainty,” she continued, adding that Amalija was also her “friend and confidante.”
In the Bethesda-By-The-Sea church in Florida, his words seemed to resonate.
“In her presence, the world seemed to shine with radiant joy, she celebrated our successes and gave us unwavering support in chaotic times.
Our bond was unbreakable,” she recalled.
Before concluding with emotion: “And for that, I am entirely grateful.
Rest in peace, my beloved mother.