Tribute to a Dear Friend and beloved Brother, Femi Ajifowobaje.
Ah!! My heart is heavy and broken at your demise.
What a great surprise, a great loss of a comrade and soldier of Christ. Genuine Man of God; full of passion, compassion and dedication.
Who would have thought you can leave us and this sinful world so soon. We would have all fought the battle with you, if possible share the fight between us until the last day. If there is anything else we could do to avert your death, I belt we would have done it. We love you my dear brother, we love you. But, as your name depicts “Oluwafemi”, God loves you more. You fought as a soldier my brother, even till you took your last breath. This portrays your true character; a great warrior of Christ, full of zeal and compassion, dedicated to the core.
I couldn’t still come to term with your demise; I remember the few moments we had together before Sunday 22nd November. In spite of the pain, you still find the courage to be cheerful, smile and put smile on our faces. You never let your pain, ill health dictate your love for God and dedication to his service. In the midst of the challenging situation, you managed to carry out your duties to the best of your ability. You never missed any of the church service; never stop praising your maker whom you have returned to. You always remained positive, hoping for the best.
Since that faithful day, Sunday 22nd November I can’t stop asking these same questions over and over again; why? Why? And why do bad things happen to good people like you?
Now, I come to realisation of the fact that it doesn’t matter how you die, when you die or where you die. What matters is the legacy you left behind….
Ah!! Brother Femi, my one and only original Femi, you have left a vacuum that no one can fill, you have left a very good legacy that is irreplaceable. You have registered your love, thought, life, and influence upon every life that came across your way in the space of short period of time. Your legacy lives on my brother…..
I am still trying to recollect the first day I met you, but couldn’t remember anything about the day because the moment we met we were like blood brothers from Adam. You are indeed a true brother-in-Christ, always ready to give and share everything if not equally. I am already missing you my dear brother, my friend, my fellow soldier.
Femi!! You have taught everyone and me in particular a very good lesson about service to God and humanity. That, there is nothing you can give to the service of God that is too much or a waist. You spent your entire life sacrificing for others both young and adult alike, making sure you put smile on their faces, never complain, never tired of doing good, never tired of giving your substance to others and more importantly to the course of the gospel.
We will miss you my dear brother…..
Rest Brother Femi!! Rest in perfect peace of God till we meet again and part no more.
Good Night…!!!