Papa Emma, We weren't too close but I could still feel your warm and caring love. You always asked after my immediate and extended family as if you know them all and that made you such a special person to me. May this candle brighten your way, and as one of the angel may you intercede to help us follow your footsteps. Adieu Pa Emma,
The Etiendems Family

Pa Emma, Forever your greatness will be remembered; your good heartedness, sense of humor (always with a smile), gentle nature, very welcoming spirit, entertaining dance moves, and humble heart were wonderful attributes of yours that we will always remember. You were a father in the house who was noted for his wisdom and educative undertone. Thank you for what you did for your community.
The Sunjos.

Our Pa Emma, We love you and we will forever miss you so much. Your Love and kindness, your soft gentle and caring ways towards everyone will be missed so much. Pa Emma if heaven had a window and God granted me a view,of all the beauty it beholds I will look for you because you have so much love in your heart for everyone. Pa Emma the Good Lord took you away from us and all we have are your sweet memories which will forever shine in our hearts like a candle in the wind. Your footprints will always be in our hearts. Good night and May your soul RIP.

The Fall of the Iroko Tree (A tribute to Pa Mounkam)


Our forest is now standing quiet, calm, and bare,
the horizon stretching as far as the eyes sees clear.
The whole ecosystem is disturbed, displaced, and in pain,
as the struggle for water, food, and shelter comes plain.
            For the Iroko has fallen.

Here and now come the invaders, parasites, or poachers;
preservation, conservation, observation yet not with broaches.
In a few seconds, like locust the forest floor is swept clean.
Oh! The fruits, leaves, stem and roots, the insects and animals too, glean.
            For the Iroko has fallen.

It's too hot, wet, rainy or snowy on the forest floor, time to think
how to stay, grow together; pull,and protect community members not to sink.
When the great Iroko stood tall in the center, the forest celebrated its strength,
Even though it sleeps in fall, the great Iroko is still valuable, in divine length,
            As the great Iroko sleeps in fall.        

                            By Fri Taboh 2013

Here is a sign of our love to you. As we place this flower in your memory, it is also a sure sign that you are now in a better place with your lord, and as angel you will continue to watch over your children and protect them. 
The Mopecha family