Three years ago today our lives changed forever Ba. It has been and will be a continuous walk with God. Everyday feels the same but thanks to the Almighty God joy comes in the morning.

We remain thankful to God for your life in all its perfect imperfections. Above all, we are thankful to God for the hope and faith we have in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is this hope and faith that keeps us going.

I pray that your gentle and loving soul may continue to rest in the eternal light of Christ. I pray that you may remain seated in Heavenly places with Him.

Until we meet again, may God give us His grace and strength of spirit to press on to what lies ahead . We love you forever.

You are forever missed and loved.
It is truly well.
Yahcumbeh ❤️

On this day three years ago, all I could think of was “Daddy how?” So many days have passed and I still do not have the answer. As a christian I believe in the resurrection and should be comforted by it, but on some days I still ask “Daddy how?”

Maybe because I had never known a man more full of life, with a heart more loving and generous yet contrite. Maybe because I always thought we had more time. Maybe because not having you physically around takes more getting used to than I expected.

Those years ago I also resolved to live as fully as you did, and to love as generously. In my humanity I sometimes forget this resolve. On those days I hope you continue to remind me; in my thoughts, my memories and my dreams. I know that heaven is a place nearby because I have felt your warmth through these years.

Rest on Ba Nkom, until we meet again❤️

I miss you dear Big, so much.

Just to know that someone is alive is wonderful.

Happy birthday sweet daddy☺️.
Already wished you a happy birthday but just thought I wish you safe here.
Thank you for all you do. God’s will is all we trust in. May his good will continue to prevail.
I love u sweet daddy .So much .
Please keep smiling .
I know you are at peace there . All is going well this way because yourself and God are doing a great job .
Thank you daddy . We love you .
This life is full of vanity n endless searching, actually, the greater peace is found where u are. Continue to be the angel n continue yo pray for peace in the big family .
I am seeing Paula today . I Hope to see ur face shine from hers. Please do that for me ❤️.
I am just writing in all directions. I know u understand me.
Happy birthday my son

Daddy, three years have now gone by. You know the years I speak of. Thank you, thank you. I know you hear me, and I wish I could hear you respond very calmly ‘we thank God Kah, take care of yourself’
I miss you, and love you forever.❤️

Life, Misfortune, Isolation, Abandonment, Poverty, are battlefields that have their heroes: dark heroes sometimes greater than illustrious heroes. That describes my incredible Hero for ever and ever... Dad

Well, Ba...this is 2years since you left this sinful world. I can only share regrets because it is after your departure I understood a bit of how all is vanity on this earth.
I understood too that we should try to love truly and pray hard for God to open our mind's eyes so we can truly make the difference between genuine love and conditional love.
I cannot even relate how hard it has been.. the treachery, the race over what you worked for especially by them who till today donot even have a clue as to where your remains are. This again has thought me much.
How your so called best friends forgot so soon who you were to them , continue to shatter my heart..this again a big lesson that our families are our all.
Ba,how the kids miss you ..how you are absent in the midst of all their achievements you tirelessly struggled for...only God knows !!!!
Not knowing what happens where you are, just wondering whether you can look back and shake you head in your style as to what is going on here....
Protect us from above Ba..we need.
Rest on my friend... we miss you dearly
Love ❤️

Dadddddddyyyyy,

Thank you ! I love you and I miss you!❤️
We love you and we miss you.
Daddy Bob. I revere you and as days go by I turn to understand many things even better . Thank you for everything . Your sweet soul is greatly missed on earth. You are a Hero. And i promise I will keep peace like you told me to towards the end of your earthly road . It is not easy but My sinful soul is working for it . The journey continues.... #2yrson

Your mother
Mami Kah

Daddy,

We loved you but God loved you so much more. I have still not found the right words to date. It feels the same today like it did 2 years ago but I surrender all to Jesus. I truly believe your heart is glad and your inner-self rejoices. Thank you again for everything. You are DEEPLY loved and FOREVER missed.

Ma Mbong

It is hard to turn the page when you know someone won’t be in the next chapter, but the story must go on Daddy.

Today we remember a great lion with a big heart, whose life was a blessing, whose memory is a blessed treasure, and is missed beyond measure.

May you continue to rest in the Heavenly peace of Christ.
Cherished and loved always.

Your Dear Daughter
Ma Mbong

Happy Heavenly Birthday Daddy Bob. I remember the last birthday I spent with you physically, you bought your own cake and brought home. While entering you were so excited and inviting everyone to join in celebrating you.

The Life of the party. I am sure you are dancing with the angels now. Daddy we really miss you. Life is not the same without you. We remain grateful for you, for your life, for God's grace on your life and his unending favour. We celebrate you Bah Tita. You will be forever missed.

Eternal rest grant onto you Daddy and let perpetual light shine upon you. May your soul and the souls of all our lovely departed rest in the peace of Christ.

We love you Forever!

Daddy I miss you everyday. I still do not have the words to express how I feel...We are well daddy, slowly but surely. Love you forever Daddy.

Mister Tita, Uncle Bob

It is today that I am hearing of this sad news, papa, I am in lack of words that can enable me to express how I feel now.
I have only sweet memories to share, even though they almost all happened when I was very young. You have been and will ever been one of my models.

Please, may God Almighty accept you into his Kindom throne. And please, from the Heaven, take care of your family, your friends, and all the loveth the most for you used to alway take everybody as your family.

Rest In Peace

Ba, it is with unbelievable pain that i am writing this...i lack words.
You were such a nice person, always ready to help. I will forever remember you... the advice you gave me and my children whenever we stopped by.... Your generosity towards us all. The business projects you had......
Why you? Gone too soon...
May God continue to bless the family you have left behind, strengthen then during these difficult times.....
Rest In Peace my Mentor, rest in His Bossom Ba.
Adieu till we meet to depart no more!

An Estimable Eulogy of a Distinctive Man - by Sonia Kah Tita (as to be read on funeral)

Thank you all immensely for being here today. It is a great honor to be back in St Peter and Paul Cathedral, in the pulpit of our great priests, to pay my respects to one of its disciples Bah Tita Robert, a father of all, a provider, a brother, a friend, a water walker, a prisoner of hope – a man whose faith was tested again and again to produce a man of pure joy, unbreakable perseverance, and of unique principles. 

I might cry a little, but I want to assure you that these tears are rooted in HOPE, TRUST, STRENGTH, PEACE and FAITH. After all what is faith if it does not endure when we are tested the most. A great man once said, “To mourn is not to fear, to grieve is not to accept defeat” So regardless of what you see today, I am joyful…for in Isaiah 61:1-3 our God is near to the broken hearted, a God who bestows on us beauty for our ashes, oil of joy for our mourning and a garment of praise instead of despair.

There is much to learned in the Bible from the great men and women of faith who walked the earth before us; Two of these individuals with remarkable lives are Peter the rock of Christ church and David the man after God’s own heart. Interestingly All of these great men of faith failed. Yes! they failed in tremendous ways, Yet David is termed as a man after God own’s heart. And that speaks to me personally, if not to every one of us here today. And I can dare to say without any fear of contradiction that daddy was a man after God’s own heart. I know some of you are wondering hmmmm Tita Bob? Yes! Yes, he was. Oh, if you encountered Ni Bob, you would know he was the one Jesus loved …what a lucky man! And if you know him even more you will know he had extreme strengths; He was generous, loving, kind, selfless, gentle, understanding, slow to anger, a manifold of these virtues. And just like every other human he had weaknesses, some of which we might even categorize as extreme. Notwithstanding, he was a man after God’s own heart. My dear uncles and aunties, brothers, and sisters, it takes a lot of strength, courage, trust, hope and faith in God and lack of despair in oneself to believe that in-spite of yourself, you are God’s own and to receive the mercy that is made available to us believers in Christ. And that! is what I believe steered the wheel of Daddy Bob’s life. He frequented daily masses, and what I see here is a man such as Centurion who spoke the words “Lord I am not worthy but only say the word and my soul shall be healed” That! was a son who recognized before God, maybe not man …that he needed mercy continually to live, to keep on keeping on. 


He had a unique encounter with every one of us here today. And we individually know how we felt after each encounter. I could go at lengths to talk about him; how successful he was, how he provided for the people God placed in his care, but preferably unquestionably I will say he prayed fervently, spoke fearlessly, he gave abundantly, he worked intently, and he loved unconditionally, …sacrificially. He is a rock on which many of us are built upon. He once told me of how during his childhood he sold cocoyam to pay his fees. He came from nothing but left us lacking in nothing. He worked diligently to give us the life we have today, not only us the kids but the people he loved. When life threw battles along the way, one thing I could take away after each encounter with daddy was reassurance. In any situation one could see a dead end, daddy would see opportunity. He knew it was never over while he was still under the sun. You go to him for counselling and leave filled with solution; You go to him with worry and leave filled with hope. He was a survivor, a water walker who in the face of all adversity will always dare to step out into the unknown like Saint Peter.

He thought us not only to survive but to thrive… to press on to what lies ahead. Even on his dying bed while he asked me to keep peace, I still saw a joyful man, able to crack jokes. A man filled with hope and ready to take on the journey of eternal life to which he was called.

In the early months of 2021, the Holy Spirit led Daddy to the monastery. He knew not what took him there, but circumstances led him there. He was led to be strengthened in spirit for what lay ahead of him. like Jesus who was led to pray before his passion, I want to assure you all that Daddy was prepared in spirit for the affliction that he faced leading to his death. Daddy as much as we all, prayed like Jesus to take away the suffering but from ages before we were born, we know the ultimate will of God always triumphs. On Easter Sunday I prayed that daddy may be filled with peace, a peace which transcends human understanding. He passed on Easter Monday, so much for answered prayers right…My dear loved ones it breaks my heart to admit but this was the will of God.

We can cry that he is no longer here today, or we can celebrate that daddy fought the good fight of faith. Some of us go through life not knowing our earthy mission, some of us are lucky to know our earthly assignments during our lifetime, others might even realize the assignment of their loved ones after they depart. I am not sure where Daddy falls but looking back, I see and know he finished his assignment…The unique one that was given to him by our omniscient God and was known only to Him. It is hindsight, that I realize Daddy’s mission was service, service to us all and upon completion, an angel was taken home.

Why cry for a soul set free? I understand the lingering feeling of bitterness, sorrow, despair, abandonment, but as we cry, please may we remember that in our tears we celebrate a good and faithful servant, a candle in the wind a rose who despite its thorns bloomed with beauty where he was planted.

So, I am sure that you can see that these tears are not from hurt but pride. Strikingly, I am most proud in death than in life. Because death has a way of uncovering mysteries and God has a way of letting things happen in due time. I know Daddy is looking down with smiles from Home in his suit, looking elegant as always and oh he wishes to hug each one of us, to tell us one of the most comforting phrases he always told me “It is well my daughter”

On behalf of the entire family, I want to tell you we are proud of you, that you bloomed despite the thorns, that each time you were lame you picked up your stretcher and walked, if we had to choose again, we will still choose you as father. We know you’ve forgiven each one of us for our wrongs just as we have done yours. And please do not worry about us, God through you prepared us all for this moment. We are rooted and remember TITA’S thrive. People die only when we forget them, you will remain in our hearts always my dear son.


So, we pray to you dear lord to strengthen our love for you and embrace daddy with the warmth of your loving return and we pray that you may help us fend off hatred so that we may all truly trust in you with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.

May we like daddy not worry or remain defeated by our weaknesses but put our faith in your strength,

May we understand that we might not be perfect but your plan for us is perfect.

May we like daddy fight the good fight of faith with love and perseverance.

May we trust you oh God to complete the perfect plan you began in us.


We pray for you dearest father, that as you have begun the journey to our Maker, a journey we all will eventually undertake, that you may prepare the way for us and may the eternal light of Christ continue to lead you Home where you rightfully belong.



LOVE ALWAYS

Daddy Bob, Your memories are a special gift that I will always treasure. The pain will never really be gone from my heart, but I will always love you and remember you every day. Life will never be the same now that you're gone, but I will honor your memory in the best way possible. Someday we will meet each other again.In moments of a great ordeal, words are useless. God rest his soul..

At the end of the day, we pray for forgiveness of our sins, that God's will be done in our lives, for guidance and faith to understand his will and follow, and above all Thanksgiving to God.

You were just a really cool down-to-earth Daddy Bob. You were always there when it came to leaning a hand. For that, we are eternally grateful.

At one point in my life, you were my father figure, am honored and will return that favor by being a mother figure to your unique Mami Kah, Ma Mbong, and your Carbon copy Jr Tita. Gracefully being a daughter to my loving QUEEN Mother Mama V. Boche
Rest in peace Ba Nkom.️

Ba Tita Roberts,
“Have you eaten”? were the first words that jumped out of your lips on that beautiful corridors in Bonaberi the first time I saw you.
Now , these soft words, carefully kneaded with care and love have turned into something else, piercing my heart in an unkind way. That sad morning, I hated my phone for not telling me it was a joke. Minutes went by, hours, days, weeks hmmm, it was true!!!  I still have hard times associating you with the word RIP

Daddy Bob.
Your death was a huge blow to me. You have been such a wonderful caring father. Always ready to keep your children happy and having the necessary.
I remember the holidays in Douala where you and my mother(Aunty Vicky) will make sure we have as much fun as we wished.
Always concerned about the progress of your children.
Thank you for the legacy you left. We will continue the fight.
RIP.

Oh daddy, you were a rare gem.. Your humanity was beyond man's heart.
You did good to even those people that are not related to you in any way
The last time we spoke was when you send me money without my knowing and I called to say thank you and you said. Asoonta don't mention, just take it to the hospital and get well soon.
Rip daddy and I appreciate you even In death.
Go well great man, your legacy lives on

By Richard & Susan Ndi Samba.
Daddy Bob, you fought a good fight, you finished the race, kept the faith (2 Timothy 4; 7) and resurrected with the Lord on Easter Monday. You prepared yourself by having retreats at the Procure in Douala and Monasteries. When you were on Oxygen for over three weeks, we thought it was a moment for you to regain your health for us to start a new life as you just retired from active service with the government.You were so inspired and precious gift from God to teach us how to live a charitable life by investing in the people around you irrespective of if they had biological or matrimonial relationships with you. Daddy, your lovely God Given Natural Wife (Mama Vicky Boche), made me (Richard) to know you when your first daughter (Sonia Kah), who imposed us to be calling you “Daddy” was born in CUSS Yaounde in the early 90s. I discovered a handsome man with a lot of love, humility, charity and tolerance. You were in your studio kitchen at Chateau Ngoa-ekele washing ditches as Whites do with their spouse. These values that you possessed were later on converted as weaknesses by your distractors when you were working in Douala. My Civilized Mother, Ngwang Victorine Boche, managed you with a lot of endurance and patience for you to continue to be around us. You were one of the earliest in the Buea Diocese Cathedral at Small Soppo during our Church Wedding Mass, because you valued catholic doctrine and us a lot. The champagne you popped in our reception ceremony in Botanic Garden-Limbe was classical. The amazing thing is that, death has no diary and calendar for your Mother’s name’s sake (Kah Sonia), your Mother’s PhotoCopy (Paula Mbong) and your Carbon Copy (Junior Robert Tita) would have loved to let you match with them to the Altar of God for their own weddings and let their children called you "Grand Daddy". We pray that you, Alfred, Uncle Sam, MoneyMan, Uncle Ngala Tobias Ngwang (your Business Partner) and your parent prepare a place for us; hoping that we will meet again on that last day. We are grateful to God that we are the one burying you not you burying your kids. Adieu Daddy!

Gone too soon daddy Bob. Holiday making in Douala were always always exciting because of your presence in the house. You would shower us with cash and make sure auntie Bi had enough food in the house for the holiday makers. Your kindness knew no blood. You treated all equally. May the God of impartiality received you, His good and faithful servant in to His eternal bliss. Adieu daddy Bob

Par Sikati Tita Junior (Fils)


Perdre son père, c'est perdre une partie de soi. Quelqu'un qui a toujours été là, pour le meilleur et pour le pire. C'est perdre notre meilleur professeur, celui qui nous a appris tellement de choses. C'est perdre notre meilleur ami, avec lequel on riait tant et faisait des activités toujours aussi extraordinaires. Mais c'est surtout perdre quelqu'un qui a toujours été là pour nous.
Ce ne sera pas facile, mais comme tu m'as toujours enseigné d'être fort, j'y arriverai. J'y arriverai, car je sais que ce que tu souhaites le plus pour la famille, c'est le bonheur. Je le ferai pour toi, pour t'honorer. Comme tu as toujours tout fait pour moi.

Je sais, tu n'étais définitivement pas parfait, mais je n'aurais jamais pu demander un meilleur père. Tu m'as fourni tout ce qu'un enfant peut demander, et encore plus, ce qui m'a permis de devenir ce que je suis aujourd'hui et j'en suis fier. Je sais, tout le monde croit avoir le meilleur père... Mais, vous vous trompez, le mien était le meilleur!
Je suis certain que tout ton entourage est du même avis que moi. Tu étais un homme incroyable, dévoué et là pour tous. Tu vas manquer à tous ceux qui te côtoyait et qui t'on connu. Nous garderons toujours des souvenirs positifs de toi, de tes blagues, des soirées passées à tes côtés, de ta gentillesse, de ta générosité, de ta grande âme en général.
Papa, tu laisses un grand vide dans ma vie, mais sache qu'il y aura toujours une place pour toi dans mon cœur. Même si tu ne sembles pas être avec moi, que je ne peux pas te toucher, te voir ni t'entendre, je sais que tu veilleras toujours sur moi, comme tu l'as toujours fait.

Papa, tu me manques déjà. Adieu. Je t'aime.

       Ton fils Sikati Tita Junior.

By Helen Acha ( Mother )

  There is no day that goes by without memories of you. I wake up each morning with a heavy heart, with sadness and sorrow. I know you are with angels in heaven above. I ask them to bless you, send you my love and to comfort me through the sorrow and pain. And to help me remember your smiles till we meet again. Rest in peace my son.

Daddy. My role model talented Ba Nkom. My sorrow is actually indecipherable, difficult but it has come to pass and i now nothing can ever change it. One thing is for sure you are actually into good hands as the Almighty God decide to close a door, He make sure to wildly open another door. I remember that Sunday after sharing together one of your best meal with a sign of happiness you turned to me saying " Son you can never plant maize and harvest coco. Always bring out the best in you, believe in your capabilities you are able to go beyond your imaginations. Stay focus, stay blessed " just as if it was yesterday. I was touched by your words. So Dad go in peace knowing your harvest has plant, cleaned the corners and shall harvest and plant again. One thing that admired the most and which I learned a lot from was that even face to worse situations you faithfully and patiently keep on moving facing life positively with no distraction no disorder. Knowing fully that the heart is the most strongest muscle and so far its keep on beating great things can be accomplishe if only you remain focus. That will stay eternally engraved in my memory. I thank you for being such an amazing Dad, Always moving with peace as shadow, always there when need comes, making sure every needs are been satisfied as much as you could. I pray may your Eternal Rest be as peaceful as ever and may your grace and fatherly blessings never stop raining on me and your family as a whole. Dad you live on in my heart and countless of others. Till I see you again!!
      RIPP Hero.
  Your son Gilles Tita Flaurien Akom

By INGWARI TITA Keren Deo-grace (daughter)

   Dad, My handsome Daddy. I received the shock of my life that Monday 5th of April. Back from school welcomed by a crowd on cries, your picture into the hands of my elder ones, my mom dropping tears. I felt dammed, Incredibly to accept but truly it was over. The wounds seems as fresh but already one month closed since you passed away. I remember our vacations in Ngueh-Muwa Ooh! How happy and exceptinal those moments was for you. Even when came the time I was sad you will always do all your possible for me to be happy. Sometimes you will dance or making actions for me to smile and one thing that baffle me up to now was that you always succeeded. Dad, all these joy will for ever miss me. I can still hear that soft voice of yours calling " My daughter " " Sweetheart " All those names given to me by you will for ever miss me. Good bye Daddy! To God be the Glory for Now and for Ever in our hearts.
    I LOVE YOU.
Your Sweetheart INGWARI TITA Keren Deo-grace.

By Olivia Tita Lakeol (Daughter)

  Seigneur nous te présentons cœurs abattus toute la vie, l'âme de notre Papa bien-aimé, mon meilleur ami, mon bienfaiteur, mon idole adoré Mr. Tita Robert Akom qui nous a quitté brusquement. Toi Seigneur qui sais mieux que nous les richesses d'amour qui ont illuminé son existence et les efforts que lui seul à su faire pour non seulement nous offrir la meilleur vie qu'il soit et pour apporter du changement positive dans la vie d'un nombre incroyable de personnes. Nous t'en seront éternellement reconnaissant Daddy. Seigneur toi qui connais aussi ses faiblesses! Oublie ce qui à pu tenir aussi toute petite qu'il peut l'être lointain son regard et son cœur. Regarde ce qui à été le meilleur de son existence, S'il te plais accueille le auprès de toi de tes amis dans la cité de la paix. À jamais dans mon cœur Daddy.
     REPOSE EN PAIX PAPA.
    Olivia ta fille bien-aimé.

Uncle Bob,
I will always remember you as one of the most welcoming, supportive, & encouraging people in this world.
I believe my first time in Douala was for a vacation at your place when Chifon was born. I only have pictures and a few memories to remind me of that trip.

My most recent trip to Douala with Cousin Carlson was made very special by you. I really appreciate you taking the time out of your busy day to chat with with us. What touched me the most was how encouraging you were about my internship in Uganda the following month. Thanks for your kind regards.

You are dearly missed! I Thank God for You and the incredible legacy you left behind in the form of My Cousins❤️

Rest In Peace,
Uncle Bob

It is still surreal to think you are no longer here with us, Uncle. Language alone is inadequate to describe the shock and sorrow of your sudden departure from us. Your overwhelming generosity and kindness towards MANY of us still speaks for itself today, even as you are in the next life. May your goodness towards family and friends always be remembered and cherished. I wish you would have been able to see me become what you told me you were so proud of. Your affirming words towards me hold a special place in my heart as it is always obvious that you want me (and others) to succeed for our own sake. Such expressive delight towards the success of others is rare. Your warm authentic smile was a joyful sight to behold and will be sorely missed. A great vacuum has been created by the loss of a man as exceptional as you; and only our Heavenly Father will be able to fill it. As I said earlier, there are not enough words to convey my sadness adequately. The one thing I am holding on to is the hope of seeing you in eternity with our Father because what Christ did to save us. So we are mourning indeed, while longing to see you again in the life to come. May your soul rest in the arms of the Father as you experience the everlasting joy that we in Christ hope to come and join you in. I love you and I will miss you.

Your Dear Nephew,
Carlson Teboh

Ba TITA Robert, father of all, even cripples who come by ur sight Ba, u share ur cake with them with a smile on ur face. Can I say u left us too early? for I know ur fruitful promises on a better days ahead for so many youths are still in your brain. But I pray God takes control over all. May ur gentle soul rest in peace Ba TITA Robert. We love u but God loved u most. Fare well Ba.

By Kizito Aneng ( Brother )

   My hero, my adviser, I am in pain knowing that you are no more. You were and will always be the best father. You always did your best to show patience when we were at our worst, it saddens my heart that I will never see or talk to you again. I miss you and may your soul rest in peace.

I miss you.
My heart still ache with sadness and many tears still flow.
What it meant to lose you no one will ever know.
I hold you close within my heart, and there you will remain.
To walk with me throughout my lives until we meet again.

By Tony Akom ( Brother )
 
   I miss you daddy, I miss you more than ever. Your guidance and love. But I know you are still watching silently from above. The love you gave still warms me the way it always will, but you left and empty space that time can never fill. From heaven you are still giving the love you always had and I know you hear me talk to you. I will always love you daddy, rest in peace.

By Felicia Akom ( Sister )

      Daddy I really miss you I never knew you would leave us so suddenly, you were a good man, you advised me and did your possible best to provide for my siblings and I. You tried your best in helping people. I am saddened that death took you away so soon, but God said in every situation we give thanks. Your death left a scar in my heart but your legacy will stand in our life for ever. I miss you Dad. Adieu......

By Brenda Akom ( Sister)
    
    Daddy it breaks my heart to write about you this way, am short of words to tell who you are. My father, my hero no one can ever replace you. What a good father you were, you made sure I never cry. I remember those days in Buea when you visited every weekend and you will ask my daughter are you ok, hope there is no problem I was always happy to see you. My neighbors will be so happy because you never go back without brightening their faces, they will tell me this your father is so kind. Daddy where are you, I love you my father but God loves you more. May your gentle soul rest in peace.

             HEAVENLY  JUDGMENT           By  ACHA Kennedy
                                        Friend, Colleague and Comrade

    It filtered like a rumour, but later confirmed, that Bob was battling with some health challenges in a Douala Clinic. Initially we took it lightly but soon became gripped by crippling fear as daily briefings painted a grimmer and grimmer picture. Spontaneous prayers and get well messages were rehearsed individually and in groups as we all hoped for Bob’s quick return to perform daily routine activities.
   I flashed back at the countless moments of joy, good company, camaraderie, political, professional and family exchanges and devised a plan. I assembled a dream team of fine legal minds. After battling with issues of jurisdiction we decided to countervail any tricks Bob may want to play on us by filing an urgent Motion Ex parte in the Heavenly Court. It was registered as No. 005/HC/2021,
                   The People
                      Vs.
          Tita Akom Robert, alias Grand Bob,
a Customs Officer by profession, born on the 27th December 1964, at Ngyenmuwah Batibo Sub Division, married with children.
     The dream team of legal minds in their motion prayed the Most High Judge , the Creator of the Universe to:-

1.-Instuct all Heavenly immigration officers to repatriate without delay the defendant, Mr. TITA Akom Robert, alias Grand Bob, back to planet Earth , should he be seen loitering around any Heavenly border zone, planning , thinking or trying to effect an extra-planetary journey, as this will tantamount to:-
    i- Premature death, occasioning
    ii-Shock and desolation among friends ,family and loved ones, thereby
    iii- Unjustifiably depriving them of his love, care and company.
    iv-Abandonment / failure to complete his mission on earth.
2-Instruct any nearby NASA inter-planetary space ship or craft to be on
  standby to execute the mission.
3- Instruct the FBI, CIA, MI4, MOSSAD, Interpol and DGRE to be on high alert
  and to mutualise  intelligence so as to thwart any of his maneuvers to
  effect this dreaded journey.

      After a few adjournments, judgment was scheduled for this famous 5th Day of April 2021. At the bang of the door we all rose as the Most High Judge appeared  in the form of a white cloud, and sitting in the cloud was what looked like a human being with a crown of gold on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand.
      We all clustered in one part of the hall as the matter was read and appearances recognized. Officiating as Registrar- in –Chief was Angel Gabriel with Saints Paul and Peter as Assessors.
The Most High Judge proceeded to pass his judgment thus:

    All the pleas and prayers contained in the motion before this Heavenly
  Court are hereby rejected on the motive that:
      i-The defendant, Tita Akom Robert, alias Grand Bob, is desirous to meet
       his Heavenly father and creator,
     ii- His mission on earth, assigned by his Heavenly father (and not by
       human beings) has been completed.
     iii- More divine assignments await him in his Creator’s Kingdom.

    At the bang of the sledge hammer we all rose up in total disbelief. Judgment complete.  Angel Gabriel grabbed Bob by the right hand. The Heavens opened and twelve Angels appeared. The whole arena was shrouded in white clouds as Bob was flushed into the furnace of God`s glory and eternal Kingdom, to return no more.
    With grim faces we journeyed back to face our earthly realities. The Breaking news of Bob`s premature exit was on every lip, heralded by all living creatures. Social media was jammed with frenzy.

  `` It has happened to Bob at short notice, it can equally happen to me, `` was the immediate an frightening lesson of this premature exit that gripped most of us as we rushed to the drawing boards and workshops of our own lives to reorganize family, plan for kids, review our inordinate ambitions and desire for earthly pleasures, restructure businesses and above all show more love and concern to one another.

    Bob, the story of your sojourn to this world of ours shall be told and retold from both sides of the coin, as a colleague, friend, brother, father and husband .
   Your political comrades, the population of Moghamo and Batibo Municipality whom l represent are lost and confused. Your patronage, generosity, brotherliness, friendship and company shall forever be missed.
   Elegant and soft spoken, journeying to the world beyond at the prime of age. Blown away with such ease like a candle in the wind. What a pain and loss to bear. Bob, we love you, but your Heavenly Father loves you more. May the land of your ancestors grant you eternal rest.  ADIEU, GRAND BOB.

                                                  

I've always known u as a helper to many, even with the little u had,u share, you'll always call me"my daughter"you'll introduce me to your friends that I took care of yr mom, I still feel your very last words at your late brothers wake-keep,u came n asked me, my daughter"Where is the toilet I want to urinate,I showed you,done,I was washing dishes,"u tapped me on my waist n said"My daughter, well-done I've seen it"I felt touched by d day I heard u passed on to glory,tears I couldn't shed bcuz I saw u so lively, how come?too early Daddy,We still wait to see if it's real for we are speechless.We will forever miss u.Continue to rest well.

Ni Bob, I was shocked and confused when I got news of your demise. Your passing unto glory has indeed confirmed that we are mere servants in the Lord's vineyard. He alone decides when we are done with our earthly assignments. You will be forever be remembered for the memories and impact you made on the lives of your loved ones. Sonia, Paula and Junior greatly miss you. Who is going to fill the vacuum you left behind? It's hard to say. We dare not question God because we believe and trust that he alone controls everything in our lives. Though you left us so soon, your memories will forever remain green in our hearts. Rest thee well in the bosom of our Lord until we meet to part no more. Adieu Ni.

Tambu Irene

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, Unheard, but always near, So loved, So missed , So very dear. RIP “Ba Nkom” Tita                            

How painful it is written about you in past tense daddy.Still wandering if i will be able to see a man as kind as you were.You were an angel on earth, a father like no other. You had a heart of gold always ready and willing to reach to people in need. I can remember my days in CPCB BALI when the principal said " Lilian i can't send you out for fees because your father helped me some years back he is a kind person " i was happy and proud of the kind of father i had.
I learned alot from daddy.
Your last days; i spend the whole day at the hospital gate hoping to see you, hold your hands and say thank you but unfortunately for me it wasn't possible and left the hospital in tears. Never knew it was going to end this way.
Continue to rest in the bossom of the most high.

Rest well Ba Nkom your memories remind in our heart forever.

You were a Wonderful Person, a Brother a Friend, and everything in our lives. The space you have left can only be filled by The Almighty God but we can't question God for we loved you but God Loves you Most. I only pray that God should grant your Family and Kids All their Heart's Desires so as to enable them reach their Objectives in life in Jesus Mighty Name !!!
RIP in The Lord Our God.....
Amen Amen and Amen.......

Your exit is so painful daddy,you always have encouraging words for every situation! You gave hope to youths always ready to help. Rest in the Lord Bah

My son,
Happy one month anniversary with the father. I am sure you find it just as you wished and prepared for during the last months of your life as you meditated and prayed in the monastery.
You know this is just one of my tributes to you and this one will highlight our last days together and the beauty of God’s will for the rest of the world to know. I thank God for this opportunity and Yes, I am your messenger!

On Easter Sunday 4th of April while in the hospital, I could only wish for God to relieve you from your struggle and I will be at peace. I am at peace now. For a mother will not want to watch her son in distress, gasping for oxygen as I held ur head up for 1hr and we counted your breathing pace together 100 times over. But guess what, I loved the experience because I loved you so much, was happy being there for you and I loved when you called me mama :)

Your last days put together, radiates a rainbow of a glimpse of your nature which we all were blessed to experience and fell in love with.

As per your resounding caring and hopeful nature, until death, you made sure we didn’t worry about you. I remember after one of your short crisis, it took you no time to stabilise and then tell me “kah, tell everyone I am fine. They should not worry about me , I will soon be out and reach out to them. Make sure they are not worried. I am fine “ and then you will give me the thumbs up . Who will not want to have such a patient?

The man of peace! You were peace in your natural existence as uniquely as it was and you will finish its work in your death. I promised you that. I remember that one time you called me closer to you and told me in your soft , frail but yet very peaceful voice “kah, you know you are my mother, please keep peace for my sake. Please.” I know you remember my respond which made you smile and tell me “thank you”

Ah the spiritual man! Those who know you know how you worked continuously to feed your spirit in your lifetime. The medium God used to call you to him was quite challenging but I am so proud you made it out as per his will. From your monastery meditations, to always praying with me in the hospital. I remember the day I brought you a rosary. I can never forget how to grasped it in your hand and I could feel the relief you felt as your faith had a boost once more. And of course as polite as always you told me “thank you mama” Indeed you went through a sanctification to be able to dine with the heavenly father. I understand it all now.

As per your brave, energetic and charming nature, you refused to lay in the bed during the days like other patients but instead sit up right while still receiving oxygen. One thing that fascinated me and gave me hope was when I came to visit you few days before your passing and you just had a hair cut as per your request. Behold Your lifeless mortal remains remained handsome and fresh that my teary eyes could appreciate the beautiful sight, and I immediately wiped my tears, smiled, kissed your almost cold forehead and told you how handsome you still looked. Even in your death, your nature still played a role in making one feel better as per every encounter we had with you.

The man of charity. The loudest aspect of your life Even in your state, every food brought to you was shared to the nurses as per your command and you will encourage that they be given tips for their hard work. The nurses called you “mon père” You have always been the father of all. You promised them you will remember them when you will be out of hospital. I know now you remember them in the kingdom of God. For the charity continuous... I should surely pay them a visit some time.

And above all, you knew you were one of the lucky ones in God’s eyes. On Easter Sunday, You told us you will surprise us and we will do a one big family thanksgiving all together. For You trusted God’s mercy as per your past experiences with God which made most of us wonder how unique your life was.
God’s mercy indeed took you to an everlasting celebration where you will remain the lively soul that you so wanted to be and it will be shared with us this time with no restrictions. For you are the Angel we have in heaven .
Alas we will do the one big family thanksgiving! Your short life was fully lived. This is worth celebrating.

Happy one month anniversary my son and Continue to rest with the heavenly Host.
                            Mama
                 

It's painful writing about you in the past daddy. Anybody I know that have once met you only testifies of your kind-hearted nature. You were a father to many of us always ready to help even in your busiest moment. We're all mourning you for leaving too soon but God the creator needed you more. We will forever miss you daddy, may your gentle soul rest in perfect peace

A journey of remembrance. We love you but God loves you most.

Ba. Nkom,                                     
    Saddened by your demise but only God knows why you left this world so untimely. You fought the good fight my brother. I came to know you through my friend Doris and Ma Victorine.. You were a fun person and always enjoyed the good things of life. You were a good father to your kids, committed to your work and a generous person. Your friends and family will definitely miss you. Go well brother to reunite with your father in heaven. May your gentle soul RIPP.

Daddy,
    Writing about you in past tense really hurt, its still like a dream to me.You were hardworking, caring,humble and above all kindhearted. Your greatest weakness was when someone came to you for help.God blessed your hardwork and you really appreciated through your readiness to reach out to those in need. You never thought twice in helping others and you did it cheerfully..You were a Father I never had. You took good care of me from childhood till the mama i am today .
    When you were in the hospital, I prayed that God give you another chance of life for me to be able to say a big" Thank You" but little did I know God was eager to give you a big hug for a job well done on earth . I learned a lot from you and will remain grateful for everything. Thank you Daddy. I will try my best to mourn you as a Christian believing that God wanted you so soon by Him. I will really miss you.
  Rest in pefect peace Daddy, rest in the bosom of the Almighty until we meet again.

You were a Brother, a Father and a Wonderful Person in Character. Kind, Humble and talked less but always Great in Action. Brother as you are by the right Hand Side of the Almighty God, i know your Wife and Kids with will be Covered with the Blood of Jesus and God will continue to grant them All their Hearts Desires so as to enable them reach their Objectives here on Earth until we will all join you someday in Eternity and to stay with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ...
Continue to RIP in The Lord in Jesus Mighty Name.....

I am grateful to you Daddy Bob for your fatherly care and generosity. You were a Very gentle and caring father for everyone. I never heard you raise your voice. You were Very eager to learn what was going on in my life and eager to share ideas and help in any way. What an example of selflessness! You will always be close to my heart. I pray for a peaceful repose for your soul in the presence of our merciful Lord.

If crying could bring you back then my tears and that of the kids would have done so.
Words can't describe your loving kindness towards us though in absentia.if by chance you meet my Alfred and brother Denise say Hi. We pray God show you all mercy and rapture youat his coming in Jesus name. Milton, Macpride and Shalom says farewell. Our hearts aches each time we reflect on your sudden departure.