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Jake Langi
@jakelangi
Sr. Personnel Analyst ▪️@SMUFB ▪️16-Year College Football Vet ▪️ FCS, G5, P4 exp.▪️ D1 Volleyball Dad ▪️ Polynesian ▪️ TXST Alum ▪️ NIL - Brand Builder
Euless➡️Austin➡️Dallas
Born July 30
Joined October 2011
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    Two years ago today, @CastleviewATX produced this video about Cannon’s journey with Autism & the impact @ImagineAWay ‘s sponsorship has had in his life. He’s come a long way thanks to the ABA therapy @ImagineAWay provides for him. player.vimeo.com/video/185999131
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    Walked into my (nonverbal) son’s room & asked him for a hug. He walked over to me & said clear as day, “Hug.” Then gave me a big squeeze. I couldn’t have asked for a better Christmas gift. I’ll never forget this day. I’m so thankful. I love you, son. #AutismWarrior #KAT6A
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    My son, Cannon, is nonverbal, is on the Autism Spectrum, & is also 1 of nearly 300 people in entire world with a super rare disease called KAT6A Syndrome. We’re in the process of finding him a Service/Therapy Dog. I’ve never been a dog person but I’m definitely a believer now.🧡
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    Today’s Navy-BYU game is a historic one for our people. It’s the first time a game will be led by two Polynesian head coaches. @NAVYCoachKen & my cousin, Coach @kalanifsitake , helped pave the way for guys like myself & I’m forever indebted to them & their example.
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    1863: My ancestors seized a slave trading ship & killed the blackbirding crew who attempted to abduct my people. These cannons are from that ship & still reside in my Dad’s village of ‘Uiha in Tonga. That’s the reason I named my son Cannon: freedom & fighting for one’s family.
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    In the Tongan culture, we don’t ask each other, “What do you do for a living?” We ask, “Who are you? Who are your parents & grandparents? What village are you from?” WHO you are, WHO raised you, & WHO do you represent is what’s important to us.
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    Wearing the Longhorn logo on my chest the past five seasons was an absolute honor. My heart overflows with gratitude for colleagues, recruits, & their loved ones who became my Longhorn family. Thank you for everything. I love y’all. God bless, Texas Fight, & Hook’em.🤘🏽
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    My 9-year old son is on the Autism Spectrum, has an ultra rare genetic disease, & is nonverbal. Tonight as I was about to put him to bed, he knelt on the ground & looked at me because he wanted me to pray. He’s never done that. I’m grateful for this tender mercy. God is good.🙏🏽
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    I’m rude to people who unnecessarily stare at my Autistic son. 1 day at church, a guy was “staring” so I said, “Got a problem?!” Later, he slowly walked to the podium holding onto the pews. He shared how blessed he was although he’s blind. Sometimes, I’m the problem. #BeKind
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    Haven’t been under 300 in 10 years.
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    Just found out my Mom is Moana's grandma. Man, we're related to everyone. #Moana
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    Pulled up to my driveway a Champion.🏆🏈🤘🏽
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    As a parent with a special needs son, my hope has always been that there would be kind-hearted kids at his elementary school who would be mindful of him. I’m so thankful for the little girl who has befriended my son & plays with him at recess. She answered my prayers. 🙏🏽