Gerry : Faith driven Go-Getter
Gerry , I know not where to begin. I have tried to stop the tears to no avail, yet after a second thought I’ve asked myself; What is it that you didn’t do or achieve. I praise God for your courage, determination, zeal, faith and love for family and humanity.
There are few people who know how to hustle in a strange environment, in a place of darkness, in a place of hatred, jealousy, in a place of no love. You have the stamina to face it all. You have been a Go – Getter. There is no stop to your ambition. I will miss all of that. Hello, Gerry, you have made it!
Gerry you have proven to the world that achievement does not depend on the level of education or the highest diploma in the world. You have shown us that one’s zeal for a target is paramount in spite of the obstacles on the way.
Oh I remember how you went to buy lemons at a farm in one of the villages at the outskirts of Yaoundé. This farmer had over 12 dogs among which were four German Shepherds. He set them loose at you. OMG! You stood your grounds and the dogs were amazed. You had recounted to me that all you could remember was “I am covered by the blood of Jesus!” You kept repeating that line. The dogs made a halt five steps away from you. Then the farmer appeared and invited you to his home. He commended you for your faith. I hope you took along that faith and pronounced those words at the moment of departure from this world.
Yes, I can’t imagine how you kept going in this country where those who have been put on deportation do not dare. You were so positive. You told me how you were no criminal and would therefore not be afraid to invest. I can’t believe you made it with a tire shop and two dump trucks. At the time I thought you would start living a comfortable life, that is when your time was up.
I agree that you had a sense of humor that kept you going. Fun was what characterized your concept of life. In the heart of difficulties, you would ask that "trouble go leave you go see stick?" This time the trouble actually knocked on your door in a very horrid way. Yet let "Hell break loose" to quote my elder husnband, " we will continue to hang on to the Cross of Christ!" Take your faith and a spice of your humor along with you, it will open the Gate of Heaven for you.
I thank God for your life. I praise God for the time we shared. We will always remember your smiles, your laughter, your sense of commitment and undying love for your siblings and friends. Good Bye My lil bro.