Hello Papa,
I cant believe it's been a year since I heard your voice last!
You promised to call me back, and you never did!

I miss you! I miss you so so much.
But i am forever grateful for the life you lived.
Sleep well daddy! Sleep well!

Quran says: ''Every soul will definitely taste death...''
Sir Kay was a wonderful boss and mentor for all in Ibadan.
I prayed Almighty Allah forgives your shortcomings and count you with the noble inmate of Jannat-ul-Firdaos. May He continue to shower mercy to you and those you left behind. Bijahi Bismillah Kul-huwa Llahu X3ce.

Let me use his names to eulogize Mr Kayode Lawal's virtues
K ...kind person
A.. Accurate person
Y.. Yearning for a better society
O.. Organized person
D.. Dedicated person
E... Energetic and Easy going person
L... Liberal person
A... Articulate person
W... Worthy of Emulation
A.. Auditor without stain
L..Loyal Accountant
Adieu my friend until we meet to part no more

GONE TOO SOON....Iku b'olaje, enirere loo o. Hnmmm....What a odd world we are in day after day,
A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us....He only takes the best.
Alhaji Fatai Olukayode Lawal had the heart that cared completely. He had the smile that brought so much pleasure. He had the love that brought joy beyond measure, what a painful exit!
SUNRE O Daddy, my confidant, my amiable mentor, my beloved uncle continue to sleep on at the bosom heart of the Almighty Allah.
May his resourceful soul rest in peace iJMn, amen.

Ogom,
Words can not describe the pain in our hearts. I knew the first day we met that my daughter was in good hands with you and your family.
We celebrate the life of a good and humble man. A great man in All ramifications. We know that even in your gruesome murder, God is bringing great good to the family, for God is our refuge and consolation.
You live in our hearts. You live on.

What a world! I never really had a conversation with you but from afar I could tell what type of a father you were, your type is rare sir. The love you shared was second to none, am confident that you are in a better place till we all meet again continue watching over your own sir.

There’s no word to convey the pain in my heart but may your gentle and humble soul R I P.
Your good deeds and impact on earth will remain and keep shining forever. your legacy lives on and I can’t say enough about the loving heart you have, you accepted us the troublesome friends of your son with warm hospitality care and love. You were a loving father brother best friend and fun-loving man who take life easy. you are a true legend that will never be forgotten. I will always pay my last respect whenever I have the opportunity to. Tears roll down my eyes and I’m saddened that I will not get to see you again after Taye's wedding. I wish you witness all of us evolving into loving fathers like you. I’m sure you are watching from up there.
❤️❤️❤️❤️

Daddy Ibeji, that's the name I always called you with, during your life time. Your dead came as shock to me and my family, we keep on asking God why???? Why???? But God drew my attention to this Bible verse Eccl 8:8.
A gentle man, a wonderful father, a great husband, a giver. Loved by everyone around you. You are gone but for ever in our minds.
Continue to rest in peace with the lord Amen.

Death is painful; however, death taking a precious jewel like you is more painful.
You were a man with a good heart who cared so much about everyone.
You contributed to the development of every single person you met on your path and you never seized to be an inspiration to all. Rest In Peace,sir.

Unbelievable that we wouldn't see you again, word can't describe how nice you are, we at GREENFIELD LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU, MAY ALMIGHTY ALLAH FORGIVE YOUR SHORTCOMINGS AND GRANT YOU ETERNAL REST. MAY ALMIGHTY ALLAH GRANT YOUR FAMILY THE FORTITUDE TO BEAR THE INREPLACEABLE LOSS

Sir Kay! Sir Kayrattu! Sir Kay of God! Baba ibeji! KayLaw!
Ah!!! The news of your passing hit me like a truckload of bricks and I could not feel my legs as I held on to everything for support. A day I cannot forget - the shock and then the utter sadness and grief. What an absolute loss!!!
I cannot forget how you went from a senior colleague helping a trainee through a project to my most beloved manager, and then to a family friend. I had the pleasure of meeting iya ibeji, who you give a lot of credit for being a solid support system for your family, and you also met my family. This is a loss that cannot be filled.... I admired the relationship you had with iya ibeji and you were such a genuine and kind confidant/ advisor to me. You cannot be forgotten by myself and others whose lives you impacted (and I'm sure it's a lot); no one will call me Ucherattu again.
Please rest from this cruel world.

REST!

Daddy the news of your demise left me in shock, each time I remember you and how you influenced my life and how you will fondly call me ulomamo I am still left in tears even up till now, you are a kind, loving and a generous man, you were like a father I never had, it hurts that you had to leave us so soon. Death u are wicked!! you have taken away someone so dear to me but One thing I console myself with is that he is with his creator.                   I pray that God almighty will continue to protect your family. Rest in peace, Adieu daddy. Miss u

Dear KayLaw,
It's difficult to admit that we will never meet on this planet again. We shall surely miss your kindness, caring and meekness! To the glory of Almighty God, you came, you saw and you conquered. Till we meet to part no more, enjoy your peaceful rest.

Gbenga

I find it very difficult to do this but have to because your dear wife (whom I could say I knew even before any of your family members or friends) wanted me to. I am still in shock and could not come to terms that you are no more on this side of the divide though it is gratifying to know you are in a better place. However, it still doesn't feel alright because we can throw the usual banters, crack jokes, share ideas etc.

How can anyone think of throwing this wicked spanner at your wheel of life. You-kayode of all people that you hardly get hurt or can hurt anybody. You are frank alright but anyone can see through your sincerity. I still remember when I came to visit you in Oyo during the birth of the twins or going back memory lane in Makurdi at Sylvia's.

We saw last in December when we had our reunion at Demola's place. You were our President and also when we were in school which really magnified your leadership traits. We didn't have the chance to have a real discussion but we did at Olota during one of the twins wedding. I never knew that would be our last.

God really so loved you that you were successful in this world and also died a martyr because the little misdemeanor you had as a lesser mortal was acquired by those who chose to be cowards.

I can't say good bye but rest on brother till we meet at the place beyond.

Daddy Lawal, your departure was so sudden that my heart was broken when I heard it . Rest on, in the bosom of the Lord until the resurrection day.

My boss and a father indeed ,you told me you had an outing and also promised you were coming back not until hours later...................
I know you are resting with the Lord....
Continue to rest in peace️️

I couldn't believe it, I waited for it to be a lie but alas you are indeed gone. You were kind and down to earth, it hurts that you had to leave so soon. You touched every life that came in contact with you. Your influence on my life is immense and my story is never complete without you. But I thank the Lord, your legacies live on, your wife, children and grand children are proud of you. They keep Thier heads high and walk the paths you walked in piety, love and happiness. You are indeed a star, and you continue to shine the path. We love you Sir but God loves you more. Till we meet again. Adieu Daddy Lawal

Your death come as a great shock and it hurts just thinking about it. A good man is gone. You'll be missed forever by all of us. May all the people responsible for your death have no peace in Jesus name. Rest on till we meet to part no more

Kayode was a dear colleague and friend. His death was a rude shock to all of us in Nigerian Breweries. He displayed great maturity and competence at work making him a well respected and admired leader in the organisation. He was also a kind man, who looked out for others and always genuiningly tried to help . Our condolences go to his family and friends. Our prayer is that God will continue to comfort his family May his gentle soul continue to rest in peace.

Great guy you lived a fulfilled life by touching souls you met all through your sojourn on earth.
Sleep on brother.
I love you dearly.
Sirkay.

Despite the fact that the evil ones have done their bad deeds, it's still difficult to believe that you're gone. May your soul rest in perfect peace. A good father, husband and mentor

Mr Lawal, your death came as a rude shock. May the Lord God comfort and take care of the family you left behind. It is well.

It was indeed a heartbroken news to hear about the death of a man with a Lion’s heart. I meet him not quite long and not too often. But honestly, the few moments with him were not regrettable. He was a total gentleman, peace loving man, easy going and very humble.

Mr. Lawal (Daddy Gold) as i do call him is a very generous person and i have directly benefited from his generosity and kindness. I remembered when he attended my wedding even though it was during the Ramadan and he was fasting. I know him to be very religious and faithful.

It is really painful sometimes good people dont last. But I believe he has a place in the bosom of our Lord.

Rest peacefully Daddy! We love you but we can’t question God.

Abdul Emmanuel (In-law)

Still finds it difficult to believe! God is unquestionable. I couldn't forget those days at your office at Iponri, Lagos. What a wonderful man, despite the differences in our faith, you encourage your wife and your wonderful children in the fear of the Lord and your support to my ministerial assignment indirectly through your wife would forever remain in my memory. I love you so much my name sake, but God loves you more. Rest on wonderful husband and a caring father.
Your killer will NEVER know peace!
Keep on resting in the bossom of God. Adieu Daddy Gold!

You were one of the most courageous person I have ever known, you’ve created impactful projects to show for it, you are such a wonderful father to everyone, I could remember the day you drove to mummy shop, I greeted you and u answered ''epele madam'' not knowing that you detected that I was stressful the next thing I could see was chilled Maltina and u said madam cool your self down. You were so nice both in your family and outside. May Almighty Allah grant your soul the best of paradise and I pray that all good things that people are saying about you shall lead you on the day of judgement, I so much respect your character towards mummy, may God give everyone the mind to bear this lost.

Broda mi your death came as a rude shock. I could hardly believe you are gone so soon, biko tile ye mi oye Olorun. We take our consolation in God, and the fact that you impacted life's positively. You live on.

Broda mi your death came as a rude shock. I could hardly believe you are gone so soon, biko tile ye mi oye Olorun. We take our consolation in God, and the fact that you impacted life's positively. You live on.

Alhaji Lawal, the announcement of your death came to me as a rude shock but i take solace in the fact that you have good place with your creator. The encounter I have with you while here with us was a pleasant one, you help even when all hope was lost, you listened and profer solutions to my yearnings regardless of classes and levels, all these attribute of yours lives in the heart of man forever.
May perpetual light continually shine on your path to eternal Glory.

Olayemi Awoyemi

Daddy Gold, you had been a source of inspiration to many of us around you, unfortunately, death snatched you away from us unexpectedly, when we needed you most.
God knows why HE allow this to happen....but you will forever be remembered!!!
May your gentle soul continue to rest in peace.

Daddy Gold, trying to comprehend this but so difficult for me. In the house and cannot believe this. You were a father , a friend and a great adviser. Loved by all. Words cannot express how sad I feel. An umbrella you were for many. A pillar. Your legacy lives on. E sun re.

You are a kind hearted man, helper of destinies. Your sudden demise was a rude shock to us. Indeed, igi to ba to, kii pe nigbo. Who are we to question God?

You have come, you have fight, you have conquered. Sleep on brother. May your soul continue to rest in perfect peace
Adieu 

Daddy continue to rest with your creator till resurrection morning where we shall meet to part no more we love you but God loves you more, i pray that God will give all the families and friends you left behind the fortitude to bear the loss.

Alhaji Lawal. Your life is full of goodness to mankind. The first time I will meet you was on your grand daughter naming ceremony. You are a jovial and funny person. Continue to rest in the Bossom of our Lord.
I pray God Almighty will continue to be with the family . RIP Baba Ibeji

Grandpa has been a good man to everyone may God bless him wherever he is now. When I heard it I was heart broken I felt very sad. He has been very good to me and his wife

Adieu Alhaji Fatai Olukayode Lawal.

Your death was shockingly sudden and no doubt a big loss to us at the Ultimate Club as you were a strong pillar to the club who'll be deeply missed by all.
The entire club members, the ultimate amazons inclusive, were saddened about your demise.

Death has taken away a modest associate, complete gentleman, a genuinely warm individual and as a result deprived us, and so many others, a good and admirable friend.
We're consoled you lived long enough to be blessing in the lives of numerous compatriots you had contact with in your lifetime.
Even though you're gone from our sight but never from our hearts.

In this particularly difficult and painful time, we at the Ultimate Club, extend our heartfelt condolences to his entire family and wish you strength and courage to bear this irreparable loss.

May Almighty Allah look after the entire household. Amen.

Grandpa, Kaylaw, Daddy Gold, it's still like a dream, you came, you saw, you conquered despite all, you were a great husband, father, brother, father-in-law, son-in-law, friend, the testimonies after your death surpassed that of most 100 year olds!!!!!!! You are in a good place now, continue to rest in peace, adieu, you are still greatly missed.

Mr kayode lawal mostly known as "grandpa"was a remarkable man who touched the lives of all who knew him. He was a loving husband and father .   

He was a man of integrity and honesty, always speaking his mind and standing up for what he believed in.

He will always be remembered for his kind heart, good humour and his generosity.
His legacy will continue through the memories he created and the impact he made on the lives of the people who knew him.

Rest in peace, grandpa You will be dearly missed, but never forgotten.

Grandpa Wa, this is just too painful to bear. You were a good man, ever ready to listen to my rantings, my sounding board. You were the rallying point for a lot of us in the office with your good humor and sound advice. I am still struggling to come to terms with your passing. Rest well Grandpa Wa.

Daddy Ibeji,as you were fondly called,you came, you saw and you conquered.
When you were alive your humility and kindness was unparalleled to none.
In fact, you were epitome of righteousness.
It is very difficult to believe you have gone.
May Almighty Allah Grant you Alijano Fridaous.

My go to daddy...Buoda Ishola like i fundly call u....Atilola's God grandpa....I still can't move on from your death...spoke with u a couple of hours before your death...u told me u will call me when u got home....is this the home u were referring to?....We had the 60yrs birthday plan....100yrs birthday talk....but death took you....Tobi u over flog things ....Tobi be careful....Tobi dont fight....Tobi have more Children....Tobi look into this for me....you made me forget all my daddy issues...We talk everyday..(How do I move on from all these)...You were a Father, Uncle, Friend life gave me....thank you for being there till the end...The world has lost an Angel....Rest on Sir...

You were one of the most courageous People i knew. You dared life and you have created good impacts in some people lifes. Am sure heaven is clapping to receive you.
Mr k. Lawal, sleep on.

Knowing from afar
I can testify to ur humility
Ur down to earth personality
U re a person with no reservation to who to assist
From others u are a man of d people
Its unbelievable that u left by d hands of evil men
Ur good deeds re testified by old, young , women n men, tall n short, clerics of different denomination n religion
All can not be contained here
God who is all knowing knows all n judges all
May ur soul find eternal peace
May ur good works go ahead of u and be alight unto ur path

What more can I say? You were a great man, you were more than a manager. You were a great leader. You couldn't had hurt a fly. You were hope for the hopeless. A man of character, sophistication and pedigree. May God grant you eternal rest and let perpetual light shine on you. Amen

Dear Klaw,
I'm yet to come to terms with your demise. The tears have refused to stop flowing. You were such an amazing guy. I'm glad our paths crossed. You would always call me at any time of the day just to find out how I'm faring and also to encourage me. You were sensitive enough to notice whenever I'm in my down moments... "Seye, you have a strong personality, keep on keeping on"
You were a rallying point on our class platform. I will miss those banters, the yabbings, the fun, the debates. You knew when to get serious and when to play. You specifically requested that I write a beautiful poem for you on your birthday, I promised I was going to do it and make the guys grow green with envy! But, it's never going to be. Oh God!!
Keep resting on Klaw!!!!!

Meeting you for the first time ! you are a symbol of humility and peace rest in peace

Daddy ibeji,you are such a pleasant person. Your are a rare person, you always wish others well, you want people to have a better life, you are a good encourage and supporter of good things. Wicked people have done their worst but l believe you are in better place.The good Lord will preserve your family and the good Legacy you left behind. Surely We will miss you!!!!!!!

Daddy Gold
I’m typing this with tears in my eyes and so much pain in my heart that I wish I could reverse the hands of time.

You were such a good person.
I loved your aura, you made everybody laugh.
You just had this good energy around you.
You were a great dad to my friend. I admired your relationship.

So this one was an own goal.
It hits so close to home
I remember when I got the news there was this pain I felt from the inside, from the depth of my soul that I could only let out when I screamed into my bed and cried till my belly hurt.

I felt tired.
I felt wronged.
Like who could do this, take you away from us so early, so cruelly and so prematurely.
I want to fight that person so bad.
If there’s anyone that should suffer from the evilness of this world, not you daddy Gold.
That was how good of a person you were.

I would just stand and cry when I remember so much that it messed with my entire week. I struggled to find the right words to say to my friend Gold and mummy Gold and I still do.

But I know you would want them to be okay and to be happy.

Daddy Gold, I hadn’t seen you in a while before you passed, but I knew how kind and supportive you were when my mum went through surgery and I wasn’t surprised because that’s who you are. You’re kind to everyone around you.


I just want to say that I’ll always remember you.

You were a truly good man.

You were on a class of your own.

You were an exceptional person.

Sleep well, daddy Gold.
Ebun.

Hmmmmmmm!!! what a life, i will forever appreciate you your selfless efforts over others you love seeing people doing well in life,you're not selfish. Almighty father will render good judgment and may He be with your wife and children you left behind and comfort all us.

Grandpa as we all call you ,I know that we shouldn't question God but he knows better that we do .
My heart sank when I heard that you where gone .we weren't the closet but i always admired you ,you thought me so much ...you were such an inspiring person ,you welcome those who had problems with open arms .
I'm sure you're enjoying the harvest of your good deeds .
We miss you Soo much grandpa
Continue to rest in peace.

It is so painful and sad to come to term that you are gone forever. I recalled your last day in the office when you told me you would call that you needed to go to somewhere. A call that never came through. I am coming turned out to be gone forever. I got emotionally attached to you with the maturity you displayed in handling issues in the office and at every situation. A kind hearted and compassionate friend. A sound and intelligent Accountant. A down to earth and ready to go extra miles to help and support people. Sir “K” as you are fondly called, your good work will live after you. Your fond memory will linger for a very long time. Who are we to question the Almighty? Only God will console your amiable and lovely wife and the children you left behind. Rest on till we meet at resurrection day. Adieu Sir K.

From: Yemi Akinloye