My dearest family,
There're some things, I'll like to say,
I arrived safely, 
I'm writing this letter from heaven,
I have an everlasting home here. 
Please don't sing sad songs for me, 
Cry if you must cry, 
There isn't any need to cry,
Not because I'm out of your sight.
Remember I'm with you always.
Yemi & Folake you'll be just fine,
I'm still watching over you girls.
Remember you two girls have so much to do,
The Love that is within me,
Shall reach you from the stars.
Kola, Bonje & Segun,
Let my name be the household name. 
Celebrate my life, remember my teachings.
Forget the grief & the fear of the unknown, 
Be strong, be confident that's very important.
I am in a perfect place now.
I'm away from all the worries,
I'm away from the burden that life brings,
I'm away from any pain. 
I'm away from hunger,
I'm away from being lonely,
There's no hurt, or want or pride,
 I have an everlasting home in Heaven.
I'm with my Master by my side,
My Master sends you greetings from Heaven. 
My life on earth was okay, 
As any earthly life could be, 
But Paradise is much more better, 
Than anyone can think of. 
My heart is filled with happiness 
I'm rejoicing, and singing now,
A walk with God is a perfect peace, 
A joy forever new,
A new found joy,
That's the life I live now.
I enjoy it,
I've to go, 
Bye for now.
Love Daddy

Bode Alalade was born on the 14th July 1938, in Ibadan, Oyo State. He went to the Princess School and Government School in Lagos. He attended St. Peter’s School, Aremo, Ibadan, Hussey College, Warri, Ibadan Grammar School, Fourah Bay College, Sierra Leone, University of London and University of Lagos. Bode Alalade was a passionate teacher; he was a former high school teacher; a college lecturer; a Radio and TV broadcast journalist trainer, who was passionate about teaching. He was one of the Nigerian broadcasting legends. He was also a prominent member of a distinguished corps of pioneer broadcasters. Bode laid down and maintained very high standards of presentation and news reading for which the old Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and its successor, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) were renowned.
Despite his career, he was a dignified and wonderful family man, and separated his career from his family. He is survived by his wife Yinka Alalade; his five children Kola, Yemi, Folake, Bolaji and Segun Alalade. He has four grandchildren Gboyega Alalade, Oyin Olagbegi, Sade Alalade and Dayo Olagbegi. He was loved and cherished by his broadcasting family as well as his family members.
He was a soft spoken and a gentle soul with a good sense of humor. He was a role model and great  teacher to his children, the broadcasting and media family. May his soul rest in peace.
Adieu.