Your birthday three years ago is still fresh in my memory! Doing life with you was something I was spoilt with, like a snail and its shell, we're everywhere together, I miss every bit of it. It's not the same at all since you left o! ...But for God's grace!!!
I know you're enjoying yourself up there, I also know you're serving in one way or the other cos that's your character: service and dishing out your best. I miss you, the Ts miss you greatly, from their innocent hearts, different prayers have been said and most common is " God please send daddy back". Only God can fill that void, hmmm. Rest on my Beloved...

Hey bro,
I miss you every second, every minute, every hour of every day. No one had been able to wear those shoes biggie, it's tough living life without you in it but God had showed up and out for us. Its your birthday week, can't help but think how I would have spoiled you with all those surprises. I missed you yesterday, mother's day hasn't been the same. Those long poetic messages that you would have sent to all the women in your life. Keep resting my dazzling brother till we meet to part no more.
We will be celebrating you this weekend and be remembered as your legacy lives on. Love you bro and happy posthumous birthday. I know my kisses disgust you but here's to your 41st bro, kissssssseeeesssssss  

Just this yesterday I remember you before I met Ooreofe on the walk way. U ain't out of mind Tobi Lalacious, you remain a blessing! 

Dear brother

You always live on in our heart. We sure will meet again. Thank you for being you and living an impact full life. We cry no more for we know you are in the presence of God the Father singing ' Halleluyah '

To God be the glory

Your children and I remember, love and honour you today. Happy Father's Day darling.

For a long time I couldn't bring myself to write anything. Your images, your voice, our last conversation and a whole lot of other memories kept propping up, bringing a crude mixture of sadness and anger. It all changed this morning. 

This morning, I realized you lived your one lifetime like everyone else will but you have affected so many lives - something only few humans get to do in their lifetime. You're a prime example of John Bunyan's  statement "You have not lived until you do something for someone who can never repay you". You didn't do for someone, you did for people. Many people. You lived just 38 years but the lives you affected transcends way beyond 38 years.

Many people remember BDI as the organization you co-founded where numerous blood donations were achieved, which went into saving lives. What most do not know is the lives of the BDI community that you affected. Everyone close to you learnt a leadership style from you that still benefits us today. We still learnt leadership, until your demise, from your blogs and WhatsApp stories. What most don't know is you didn't just push us to do good through BDI, you pushed and worked on us to be better even after when we all got scattered over the globe. You checked on us regularly, gave us job links, further education links and business opportunities. You were a rare gem, and that's why the tears won't stop flowing.

You lived 38 years but you've touched so many lives many can only wish or aspire ro. The effect of BDI, your back to school programs and others,  and your influence on people around you can never be quantified.  

You went too soon Tobi Lala but you lived an exemplary life. Thank you for being you. I'm grateful for being part of your journey on earth.

Thank you and rest well. Rest well Egbon.

Beautiful soul, loving heart, kind & compassionate
Attentive, sensitive, cheeky, jovial, smiles from deep within...completely sold out for Christ!
I imagine the joy in the Father's Heart, seeing His saint coming home...Oh what joy in Heaven!
Here on earth i weep but not for you
I weep for those of us you left behind
I weep for the many years before we meet again at the Throne Room
But it will not be long
For a thousand years are but one day in His Presence
Go on Tobi, for you are now amongst the cloud of witnesses cheering the rest of us on
To run the race the way our Father wills us to run
Strong, swift and focused, just like you ran yours
Miss you...love you always, dear nephew
Oore, Tolubi and Tolufe, my love to you, peace and comfort to you. In this also, Christ Jesus has gotten the victory
Love to all the family
 Aunty Bola xxx

I don't even know the words to use.Its a difficult pill to swallow but my consolation is that you are resting in the bosom of the lord.I knew you not for long but you were such a sweet soul full of life and energy.A lot of people adored you and you impacted a lot of life's.I remember one day my hair was rough and you have me money to make my hair though we were all students. You said some words that I can't really remember now but I was happy. I pray that God console the family.I wish you stayed longer on this side of eternity.Keep resting till meet again at the masters feet.Adieu Tobi lala.

At a distance, I have always admired you and prayed for the kind of love you and sis Oore shared. You always do have a smile on your face every time I have a personal contact with you. I am smiling recalling some of the words we exchanged the few moments we met. You've gone to a better place but can't be forgotten here. Your life soon spent but you left an indelible mark. Your fortunes unrealized but your struggles not in vain. It is goodbye for a while because we shall see at the resurrection morn. Goodbye Oluwatobiloba Lala.

Hmmmm! I can write about you the whole 365 days of the year. You are more than a husband, you are my most intimate friend, we could read each others mind effortlessly, my pastor (I always looked forward to word sharing time, so much revelation knowledge!)and teacher, effective covering, prayer partner, staunch supporter, counselor, a role model, a great listener and a lover. You loved me without reservations, never shy of showing your love publicly (You would say "afterall, I married you in the presence of the congregation").  Your intellectual prowess amazes me, I looked up to you in many areas, you seem to know everything: just name it! You could relate easily with the old, the young and your peers.  God packed into you several talents and giftings and you used them all, you blessed people with it. You were always ready and happy to teach (if he teaches you anything, you know that thing like the back of your hand). You gave your ALL, time, energy, money to bless people even when you were not at the best of health. You never kept any idea to yourself, never afraid of it being hijacked! Never afraid of not being on the spotlight, in fact, you run away from the spotlight. Many people shared how they forget their problems whenever they were with you, your gentle encouragement, love and courage lift them out of their problems. 

To the children, your were such a good father, you loved them so much! You were their playmate! You taught them God's word and they understood at their level. You drew their timetable for their daily activities, you would engage them with so many educative and spiritual materials right from their early years. You made sure you got them everything they need to succeed, always thinking of their welfare.

To my siblings, you were an older brother they were so free with, you were always there for them. My parents love you so much. My Aunts and Uncles had a favourite nephew in you! 
Truly I can say about you, 2Tim 4:7, You fought a good fight, finished the race and kept the faith. You loved God wholeheartedly, you forgave easily, helped relentlessly! You fulfilled the commandment of LOVE!
To the Lala family, you were a strong pillar, so reliable! You expressed the wisdom of the ancient! God blessed you so much!!! 
You were a world shaker, a great influencer, a great achiever, your impact felt by all.
I am super might proud of you and I know you're full of smiles, so joyous in the presence of God. 
The children and I miss you so much but I am joyful that of a certainty,  we shall see again and our joy shall be made full. 
I know God's grace is sufficient to continue with those dreams you had.

Rejoice evermore my beloved, my sweetest!!
We shall continue to raise a hallelujah!

We have never met , but your death  bring sadness to a lot of people I know . You have a beautiful smile and I wish we met  Continue to rest in peace. Till thy trumpet sounds .  

Daddy I love you and I love my Tolubi and Tolufe, we will play together and I will share my toys. I will always listen and do my work and do my homework, mummy wont have to report me again and I also told mummy you in heaven with God and Jesus. The end


Moyosore Akinwale Mo4

In all of this I'm thankful for a short life yet well spent and I'm super proud of you biggie(like I call him). He was my auto reset when I'm down with life challenges and my faith is shaky, he stirs the fire up in me. That I will forever miss. Oluwatobiloba mi, I love you so very much and you know I always gat your back and I still do. Words really have failed me and cant hold my tears, sleep on my brother, my bestfriend, my adviser, business partner, my prayer partner, my aproko buddy. Trust that your Legacy will never fade and I will continue from where you stopped with God on my side. Thanks for giving me such a beautiful sis with a heart of gold and 2cute kids that have filled the vacuum you left and has Jeovah liveth they wont have cause to miss your departure. I know you are with the host of heaven making sure I'm fine as usual. It's so hard to say goodbye but I know you singing Hallelujah and interceding with the Father on our behalf. Like you said " Babe i de okay here, just take care of Oreofe and Kids" trust i will. Adieu my dearest brother, till we meet again in glory your one and only kid sister.

I can't put the right words together. I woke up to this news on Friday. Oluwatobi (Biggie) you were a gem, a breed of  a kind. Words fail me; I am in denial even as I look at these pictures it feels like you're alive. And yes, you remain ALIVE in our hearts.  I cannot remember seeing you angry in the 15+ years that I've known you except during our academic struggle back in UCH. I am grateful we met. I am grateful for checking on my family and I even though we were miles apart.
You sure used the gifts and talents that God gave you while on earth.
Argh, Oluwatooobbiiii ! 
Rest on!

Dear OreOfe, the grace of God will carry you at this time. I am happy you have with you the best gift of all in Eyitoluwabi and Eyitoluwafe.

I am utterly shocked by your passing away. You showed me great love and care. I have known you since my secondary school days as far back as 1995-6. I have prayed that I will see again when I come to Ibadan. You changed the way I see life and myself. I will never forget the words you said to me at my house. You said 'Funke you are like the sunrise whose beauty evolves and radiates gently into the sky'. These words I have carried in bossom thus far and will carry forever. I am short of words because there is no time shared with you that was lost. You made me know God better in my Youth days. I thank God I met you in my lifetime and I will always cherish them forever
Ore ofe, I love you dearly and I believe God will show up for you and the children always and on time.
Dear Mum, I know Tobi is smiling and watching over you from heaven.