My Memories of Mazi, Sir J. O. Madu, Okechikere Izuogu.
When I begin to reminisce on my relationship, and the life of a noble father like Mazi J.O. Madu, humbly referred to " Okechikere ",I begin to conjecture on what it really means to be a great father.
One writer summed up what it means to be a father as follows “A father is someone who cares, and helps, and loves-----, even if you're not his own ". In Mazi Okechikere Izuogu, I found these tributes magnified in many folds. He was a father to all who stopped by him. His love knew no boundaries. He spoke few words that conveyed more meaning to too many people. He was the father that lets you correct yourself by merely looking at you. His presence ushered in serenity in any environment. His approach to any difficulty was always, always a no victor, and no vanquished. A great family man, who is deeply religious as a knight of Saint Christopher.
Where do we stop shinning lights on the exemplary life of Mazi Okechikere?
Together with Lady F. O. Madu, they raised a family, whose records of success extol hard work at its best. They have raised the bar on family success in our culture.
Who will ever think that death will befall this gentle, and humane icon, surrounded by medical experts, both inside and outside the hospital, in the United States?
The only justification is in God the Gift, the giver. He gives and recalls life. In Sir J.O. Madu, when the fullness of life has been achieved, death means nothing. Though we loved Mazi very much, God loved him more.
Our solace is in knowing that Mazi, Sir J. O. Madu, Okechikere Izuogu, led an exemplary life, and his service to mankind was supreme, and lives on.
May his gentle and peace loving soul rest in the bosom of the Lord.
Adieu Sir Jonah Madu !
Adieu Mazi Jonah Madu !!
Adieu Mazi Okechikere !!!.
Mazi Kanu Kanu II.
Ezenwaka,
Awada Iheme.