TRIBUTE TO MY WONDERFUL GRANDFATHER
Dear Papa,
The departure of a saint is one that when it takes place in the Lord, it moves the mountains and shakes a nation.
I have tried to wake up from this nightmare, that does not disappear when I wake up…I cried, I went on hunger strike, I prayed!!!Just to make you come back to me, but alas!, silence and quietude greeted my helpless expectant ears.
Grandpa, how can I say a few words that do justice to all of the years of Love & Strength that you gave me? I hope that the real tribute to you will be the actions of my life, and, that I am a testament to the love and lessons that you instilled in me.
“CHEEZE”, Only God knows how much I crave to hear you call me that again. Papa, you are such a star figure in my life, A blessing to our entire family!!!
Oh, I am asking why is it that good things do not last? This is too soon. The little time you spent on earth was full of qualities, eventful, vibrant and promising activities, which positively touched many lives. Thus, a gap has been created.
Oh Death, I wish you were wise, you would have asked questions before striking my Grandpa. GRANDPA, you will remain a role model to me, for you made my life worthwhile, being God’s gift to me, and the entire family. You were a friend to even the poor, and also a priceless leader in a million.
Even though you are gone, you forever live in my memory. So, I guess I can breathe.
The song is ended, but the melody lingers on. Men like you help confirm our faith in God’s gift of life for us, here and after.
I know that the times we kept together and the memories we keep of you, would be enough to see us through, until, we meet again.
A great legacy will be celebrated and continued through your children and grandchildren. Your spirit is in my heart, and, always will be, for, life is not just the same without you.
I hope to live my life in a way that assures me of your wildest smile, because, I know you would loved to see me make you proud.
Your name, your presence and words will never be forgotten. We, therefore, say sleep warm, sleep tight, and, sleep well. May you continue to rest in the bosom of our Lord, until we meet to part no more. AMEN ADIEU PAPA!
Your Beloved Grandson,
CHIZARAM OLY- ALAWUBA."