Melania Trump gave an emotional tribute to her mother, Amalija Knavs, on Thursday, January 18th, after Knavs passed away on January 9 in Miami at the age of 78. During the powerful speech, she spoke about how Knavs immigrated to America to be with her grandson, Barron, and how Knavs was a wonderful mother and grandmother.
Speaking about her during the funeral, held in Palm Beach, Florida, at the Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, Melania said: “My mother, the epitome of elegance and grace, exemplified the essence of a true woman. Her love for her husband, Viktor, my father; Ines, my sister; and me was boundless. Her nurturing spirit had no limits, creating a legacy that will last for generations.”
Continuing, she explained Knavs’ devotion to family life and being a wonderful grandmother after Barron was born, saying, “She showered her grandson, Barron, with affection, illuminating his world with love, tender care, and unwavering devotion.” Melania continued, “She embodied the best mother, wife, grandmother, mother-in-law, a true beacon of love and luxury in our lives.”
Then, explaining how seriously her mother took her US citizenship after she moved to the United States to be with Barron after he was born, Melania said, “With each step she took, she embraced the privilege bestowed upon her and, in time, the privilege of becoming a U.S. citizen. She vowed to contribute to make a difference in the world.”
She also noted that Knavs was filled with pride after her son-in-law, Donald Trump, was elected president. She said, “Filled with uncertainty, she knew an exquisite sense of pride as my husband became the President of the United States and as I embarked on a grand odyssey, traveling the corners of the globe as the first lady.”
