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October 2, 2023
Bros T you were always hopeful.  I was going through an email you sent me shortly before you were taken from us.  I smiled because it is a reminder of the amazing man you were.  Always smiling, always full of hope, always encouraging others.  

Celebrating your life

February 12, 2023
Another year has gone.  We celebrate your birthday and you.   We miss you every day - your smile, your warm laughter, your loving embrace, your kindness and your hard work.   You left a big hole in our lives.  That will never ever be filled.   Yet our lives would have been poorer without you and your big heart.  Thank you for being so awesome.   

2023 Celebrating Tony

January 11, 2023
2023 creates an opportunity for us to remember you - your legacy, yoursmile, your bright personality.  Bros T, you were taken from us much too young, much too soon, much too suddenly. We will never ever forget you.  Rest in Perfect Peace.

Justice At Last for Bros T

July 20, 2022

Brother Tony the legacy of your life will not be taken away from us.  For us there will never be any replacement.  You lived your life with love, dignity, grace and gratitude.  You were taken away from us much too soon.  We thank God for the life and love you left behind.   I am gifted to have you as my brother.  Rest in Perfect Peace. 


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Happy Easter

April 17, 2022

The grave is too narrow to hold you.  You are in the bosom of God.
We miss you so much.
I am grateful Bros T for what you taught me about loving and caring. 
Rest in perfect peace my beloved brother.
Gone but NEVER forgotten.
Happy Easter.
You are risen in deed.  Hallelujah!!
February 14, 2022
A really big thank you to the Care Home in Dover who remember Tony and placed flowers in his memory.  The Home describes Tony as the man who made them laugh and smile.  Yes, that is our Bros T
February 14, 2022
THE POWER OF LOVE
Love is as strong as death
Love burns like a blazing fire like a mighty flame
Like a fire love is impossible to contain
Many waters cannot quench love.  
Not even a raging fire can sweep love away. 
Bros T your big heart reflected the love of God the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. 
Thank you for your generous love that knew no bounds.
We will always remember you and celebrate your beautiful and bountiful life.

You beautiful heart

January 29, 2022
Brother Tony as we mark a year, since we committed your earthly body to the ground, I remember your warm laughter, your encouraging smile,   You taught me what is was to love and care without judgement.  You showed me how to embrace unconditionally and to attend to different needs - like food and drink.  You will never be forgotten, ever.  Death, Bros T will never hold you.  You live in my heart always.   Thank you for the wonderful legacy of compassion that you left behind.  I will always remember you.   I say gone too soon and daily God reminds me that your work on earth was complete and you went Home to God who gave you to us as a special and unique gift.
January 11, 2022
This year is very special:
We wonder what it holds,
With new surprises on the way
As every month unfolds.
The number is a special one
And never seen before;
It opens up the future
And all that lies in store.
Go forward with a happy heart
Step out along the year,
And make the most of every day:
The special time is here! 
December 14, 2021
Superhero
Who wouldn't want to be one
To set the world to right?
To make the vital difference
And to turn the dark to light?
But life is not that simple and
One single act won't do - 
It's lot of small endeavours that 
Will change things through and through.

It's lots of little kindnesses
And little acts of care
That make the world a better place
For everyone to share 
So don't despise the little things -
These little deeds of worth,
You won't be hailed a hero but 
You'll help save planet earth!

Margaret Ingall

You are my superhero bros T.  You light on earth shines loud and bright forever!!

We love your fun, joy and kindness

October 17, 2021
Saw Ufo and the boys.    It is amazing how the boys look so much bigger every time I see them.   I listened to your favourite songs.   It was so moving.  You seem so alive in your love for life, living, fun, music and joy.

Missing you.

October 10, 2021
It has been a very draining weekend for the boys and I. we had gone to a family session to meet with other families who have had lost loved ones. It was comforting to know that what we are going through is also been experienced by other families. It was a safe space for the boys to discuss their feelings and anger of how they took this great loss. The boys were able to make a memory box from what they have made and spoken about. It was great to read how they felt and how much they miss you. They did a lot of craft work they describes your personality and how much you mean to them.  The 4 children do miss you, my love. continue to rest in the lord. The home is not complete without your physical presence but your memories and love remain strong in our hearts.

The write up by Rachel Naomi Remen resonates with my feelings and it says;

 "Grieving allows us to heal to remember with love rather than pain. It is a sorting process one
by one. I will let go the things that are gone and I morn for them one by one. I take hold of the things that have become a part of who you are and build again".

This is exactly what you will want for me. You were indeed my soulmate forever you will have a place in my heart. Good night my love.

Greetings from the kids

September 13, 2021
I have just spent a lovely weekend with the children and Ufo.  We spoke about you.  I am on the way back home.  Ufo has fed me so well, I guess I am a bit heavier than when I came.  Take care Bros T.   One love Sister T.

Missing you through the season

September 11, 2021
Passed by for a moment of reflection, remembering your humour, your smile and your amazing heart.  Love you Bros T.

Daddy like a Dove

September 10, 2021
Daddy i miss you every day.  You are like a dove.  Thank you for being such an amazing daddy.  Much love and kisses, Noel

Make Me an instrument of your peace

August 14, 2021
Lord make me an instrument of Your peace
Where there is hatred let me sow love
Where here is injury, pardon
Where there is doubt, faith
Where there is despair, hope
Where there is darkness, light
Where there is sadness joy.  
It is in giving that we receive
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned
It is in dying that we are born 
To eternal life

The wealth of your wisdom

August 14, 2021
You had time for everyone.  As you said a few days before you were cruelly killed by a hit and run driver in Dover on 17 December 2020 when I asked what you were doing, you wisely replied "things to do, people to see, a world to serve".  Four days later you were taken from us.  May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace.  You left behind wonderful memories of your brilliance, compassion  and your kindness.

Let your smile light up the world

August 14, 2021
What a friend…

You touched the lives of all you met.   The world is darker without the sound of your laughter, your voice and the shine of your beautiful smile
June 20, 2021
Bros T this first Father’s Day without you is so painful.   You have left a big deep hole behind.  I will forever cherish your fatherly heart.  Love you lots.  

First father's Day without you.

June 19, 2021
My love, it is that time of the year when we argue about another Father’s Day gift and what I will be getting for you. When it comes to such argument you always win because you never disappoint me when it comes to birthdays, Mother’s Day and Christmas presents. I cannot believe that you are not with us to celebrate Father’s Day physically again but we will always celebrate you every second of our lives. It is sad and still unable to comprehend that it is 6months now that your voice, laughter, jokes and love is gone. We live each day drawing our strength from the lord and he is the reason why we smile above this great loss we are going through knowing that the good lord is upholding us.

Continue to rest in the lord until we meet at the feet of Jesus.

Love always

Sunshine.

I miss you

April 18, 2021
My love there is no day that passes without your presence being missed. The house is empty without your laughter, love and voice.  I have asked myself every day what you will expect of me.  I couldn't find the words to summarise what you will want from me.  Then my friend did this art work.  The words spoke to me.  I knew these would be your words.  This is what you would want from me.
You will want me to believe in myself
You would want to to say positive
You would want me to know I am loved
You would want me to live in the moment
You would want me to follow my heart
You would want me to believe I am awesome
You would encourage me to do what I love
You would encourage me to have faith
You would like me to be brave
You would wish  me to give a smile to life
You would remind me not to give up knowing that everything is possible.  
I know all these are true  - you would want these things of me.   You are watching my dearest husband.  You are at peace and you are wishing me the best.   Thank you my love.  

Your dearest wife and friend, Ufuoma.

When I die ....

March 28, 2021
I want to leave you something,
Something better 
Than words
Or sounds. 

Look for me in the people I’ve known or loved, 
and if you cannot give me away, 
a least let me live in your eyes and not in your mind.


Love doesn’t die, people do.
So, when all that’s left of me is love, 
Give me away

(Excerpts from the epitaph by Merritt Malloy)

Tony lives through his inspirational life and his absolute brilliance

February 24, 2021

Tony's  last encouragement to me was to design a radiant beacon of hope and unconditional love, by creating a place and space for people to tell their stories and for others to hear these narratives  in love, without judgement,  and with the possibility of having a feeling of connection – knowing they are not alone.  “Bring together the stories of people around you, so they are your inspiration and steer for navigating crisis” were his words , still ringing in my ears.   The vision to build relationships through story telling has led to the birth of  #TesseLeads,  a relational podcast focusing  on stories,  resilience, wellbeing, healing, recovery and restoration.   

www.tesseakpeki.com/tesseleads
February 21, 2021
Tony loved completing jigsaw puzzles.  We have continued the tradition.   We've completed a 1000 pieces puzzle which  we've called 'the missing piece', simply because we can't find the last piece.  Daddy you would have laughed at this.  Dad,  you are the last piece.  We are not complete without you.   When I go to work, I think of you and miss you everyday.    Love you lots dad, Dee

The circle of life

February 13, 2021
Lion King had so many impactful lessons.  I am so pleased we got to see it together as a family.  The songs helped me see how you live in us and how we live in you.  That bond will never be broken.  Death will not break it.  In life you lit up our world.  You will do it in death as well.  
February 13, 2021
We laughed, we danced, we sang, we chilled.  Together we found our strength and had fun during the journey.

Never a dull moment.

February 13, 2021
We laughed, we danced, we sang, we chilled.  Together we found our strength and had fun during the journey

Daddy forever we love you

February 13, 2021
You were the ever present daddy.   Love you lots.   We thank you daddy that you made every day count.   We were never left in any doubt as to what we meant to you.  We love you for it dad.  We know you are always our dad

Telling your story in songs ...our bros Tony

February 13, 2021
We appreciate you for the unique person you were.  You told your powerful message in songs.  Your voice was brilliant.  It rings in our ears and in our hearts.  You shared the different textures of life through your voice.

Truly Special

February 13, 2021
We appreciate you for the unique person you were.

Happy Birthday Bros T

February 10, 2021

Today would have been Bros T 60th birthday.  He was looking forward to being with his family and friends, even if it was remote.  Connection was what mattered to him.  He loved people and people loved him right back.   Bros T, you are gone as an earthly citizen but not forgotten.   You were an amazing brother on earth and I know you are in the spiritual realm doing what you do best - loving other people, sending kisses to your four  children, Darren, Kimberley, Kevwe and Keke and embracing your loving wife, Ufuoma.     You live in my minds,  spirits  and hearts, today and always. 

Much love


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The awesome guy who was Bros T

February 2, 2021
Bros T never pretended to be what he was not.  It was his humility, fun and laughter that made him so adorable, so attractive, so authentic and so warm. Always smiling,  Tony was the friend, father, brother, uncle and colleague who opened the door at midnight and who helped the friend in need.   Bros T we will never forget you.  

An Appreciation - Thank you for all your help, encouragement and support

January 27, 2021
We thank God for the gift that is Tony Akpeki (Bros T).   We valued his personality, his presence and his power.  
In the words of James Joyce, Tony came, he laughed, he loved and he left - leaving us with memories of kindness, love, empathy, encouragement and hope.  We thank all of those who mourn with us, who have supported, encouraged and comforted us and held the family at this sad and tragic time as we have tried to make sense of our deep loss of such a precious life.  Bros  T  forgave those who offended him.  He encouraged the weak, the strengthened those who needs encouragement.   He fed the poor and he gave a helping hand to anyone who needs it.  A man of  the people, his loving farewell has been crafted and supported by people who loved him back.  Thank you, Thank you,  Thank you.  Your love  and care means so much to us.  Brother Tony is at peace.
January 24, 2021
Tony Akpeki was a A family man, a gentle man & class mate. I will miss him dearly. He will always take my call wherever he is. I spoke with him informing him of my father passing. I also spoke with him a day before l left for Nigeria. I did not know it will be the last time. 
A very nice man who cared for everyone, friends, employees & his family. Everyone who met him loved him. His generosity is legendary. 
Adieu my friend.
G. Oghenekaro & family. 

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