I had not seen or spoken to you for a long time. I assumed that everything was fine. How could it be otherwise? That is why I could not believe Mabi when she told me.  

I have shed tears for the great void you have left amongst us, but even more so for not being there when you most needed me. A glass of water, a word of comfort would have been perhaps all you needed.

Our path met because of you friendship with my brother. In a very short time you became a member of the family and a regular figure to Stockfield Road where I lived with dad. I remember the discussions we had then on all imaginable topics and your great desire to study law. You achieved it and received the accolade you so deserved. That did not change you. You remained the same person, unassuming and gentle.

You will be greatly missed. Until we meet again, may you rest in perfect peace.

I really do wish i had as much stories to tell as those below. I would  do anything for another life time just to spend time with you. Your words of advice will always be applied throughout my life. U promised me you will fight ur illness and that you will stay strong. Knowing how honest and honourable you  are, i know u tried keeping your promise till u could fight no more. i hope u rest by Papa now. And if truely there is life after death, then i wont fail to be by ur side when my time comes. 

Rest in peace Big bro!!

Chai uncle Jerry (my father in England) Why did you do this to us? Who is going to take me to all the prestigious restaurants you used to take me to? Who is going to come home each night with my favorite kebab and put it in the fridge if I was in bed? Who is going to come in and exclaim "ahh Yuoh, you don came" when I paid him a surprise visit? Uncle you were the father I did not have. When I visited you in April and took you in and out of hospital, I never knew I would be writing this just less than a month after. I go to bed every day hoping to be awaken by a phone call telling me it's not true. Uncle, you were full of wards of encouragement. You reasured me endlessly each time I hit a stumbling block. You never seizes from making me believe in myself. Uncle, no wards can describe how heart broken I am of your passing. You left us too soon but I am happy for the privilege I had to share some precious moments with you. Those moments I would cherish for my entire life. I remember how you never stopped telling me to avoid making Ezee cry as you don't like it. I therefore promise henceforth to do that. Rest in peace with the lord uncle. Untill we meet again, only god can heal the pains.

OOh Uncle Jerry( Papa for all pikin dem) Words alone can't and will never fill the vacuum your absence has created in this family. I naturally bonded with you at first sight, you were such a fatherly figure; full of love, humility, care, wisdom, family values, charity, good sense of humor, patriotism and above all "The Fear of the Lord". When I last saw you on Christmas day, I didn't know that was our last meeting. Farewell Uncle.... You left so soon, but it was a life well spent.  May the Good Lord give us the strength to uphold your legacies. You will forever be missed. Your most favorite "Commander"

OOh jerry rest in peace ,Mrs Kepe and I were remembering Buea in the days ,we believed that u and Lobe were real musicians , oh brother u were so gentle but very strict ,very honest and kind.may u rest in perfect peace