Another year gone without you big bro. Miss you dearly. Life hasn't been the same but I'm gonna burn one for you in your honor. Say hi to my dad for me. He's with you now. Love you Kwame.

Happy Heavenly Birthday KO! As usual I’ma day late. I pray you’re enjoying heaven. Kicking freestyles and dancing horribly. Man this world has gotten crazy and even harder to digest without you here my friend. I speak to mom through text almost everyday. I can tell she misses you and I’m just a lackluster substitute but we keep each other going. I pray you’re keeping my mom company in heaven.

Another year without you my little brother. Still feel it as deep as when you left. My mom has joined you, please look after her for me. The “kids” are growing so fast and doing awesome things. Everyday I wish you were around to spoil Nana Yaw the way you spoiled kwame. I know Kwame misses you like crazy and still has a hard time coming to see you. Please know that he DOES miss you. Please continue to watch over us all. We miss you and love ya bro! Continue to rest in HIS arms!

Happy Birthday in Heaven Kwame. Rest in peace

Hey Kwame!
Missing you soo much. I don’t come on here often cuz it’s so hard for me. I love you so much and your absence is probably the hardest thing I have ever had to accept. I just got back from visiting Pops in Ghana and i know he misses you too- we all do. He is grumpy as ever but you know that’s him lol. We talk about you daily, share memories, and laugh at the ridiculousness, especially when Lloyd shares a story. 2020 happened too and I always think to myself how lucky you are to not have had to deal with the shits, lolll
Kwame I hope you are okay, and i hope you are allowed to visit us one by one. I hope you can feel the love we have for you and I hope you are thriving up there as you did down here.
Sylvester turns 50 in a couple of weeks and Abena is planning something for him.. I cant believe he’s 50. He also has another baby boy. Maybe you met him before he came. He’s a feisty lil one lolll and super cute! Nelson is too, and fly as ever just like you- oh and i think he is going to be a show off just like you!!! Loll…
I’m sure u know Yaw’s in Ghana living! He and dad are besties, it’s so beautiful. They spend every Sunday morning together- I’m sure you’re with them on those days. Isn’t a sight to see. I worry less about dad now. Lil Kwame graduates college and just got a new mustang. Make sure you take a few rides with him and make his right foot light. He likes to speed! Oh Princess wears makeup now and she drives. And well Nana Yaw voice broke. IM GETTING OLD!
I hope you never miss a beat, and please visit me in my dreams.
I LOVE YOU!

K.O.! My brother 5 years since you left us...so much has happened since then. I got married to that Eritrean girl I brought to meet you first out if everyone else. It was just an elopement but man...I was fresh to death! You should've seen me cuz! You would've been proud.
Believe it or not I'm moving to Brooklyn in about a week. Do you remember that 1st concert we went to together at the Riviera Night club? We rode home together and talked about if we would ever live in NY! Hahaha! Call it kismet I guess.
Your nephews are grown as hell now man! Aaron is going to be 25, Kendall turns 22 in 2 days and Myles will be 19 in a month bro . Shit bruh...I wish you were here just to talk to face to face but I'm sure you hear me when I talk out loud as if you're sitting next to me.
I owe you a visit. I haven't been out to where we laid you to rest in awhile but will definitely go out there this weekend.
You're sorely missed my guy...missed but never forgotten. I love you Kwame... you've always been more of a brother than a cousin to me. Rest well bro. I'll see you again someday and we'll have lots to catch up on.

Kwame, I wish I could wake up and see you standing there. Then I would know that it was just a nightmare. Kwame, I remember when you were small and how you would hold my hand, and as you grew older you would pull away when your friends were around but I would purposely keep holding to embarrass you (with smile). Kwame, I have 42 years of memories that I will treasure and keep safe in my heart. We share a bond that distance can never break. Kwame, how my heart aches for you!! Kwame, I long to hear your voice and see your beautiful smile and have you back just for a little while. Kwame, until that day I see you again, I will look to the sky and search amoung the stars for my "Babeo"  Love you babe!!!

This day continues to be a day we will celebrate to remember the day you made your entrance into the world. Your absence continues to challenge all of us to be better, live better and strive for more out of this life. Happy heavenly birthday to a wonderful little brother. Much love Kwame!!

K.O. I can't believe it's been almost 5 years. There's a huge hole in my life without being able to call you up and get your take on things, your encouragement and our laughs together. I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday in Heaven. I know you're shining down on me.

Wow...4yrs already. Still feels like yesterday. Cannot say enough how much we miss you brother and think about you. Stay safely wrapped in God's arms.

Kwame, I love you and miss you very much brother. I think about all the things you and I did together often. I used to love how much you trusted me and believed in me. It was gas in my tank to succeed. I want you to know that it is now an eternal fire that burns inside of me to make you proud. Ever since I was a kid you treated me like a man and told me the truth. Even when I couldn’t comprehend it. I’m thankful for that. So as I’m doing a morning workout I’m bumping Mobb Deep Shook Ones. One of your favorite tunes. And all I can see is your smiling face. You left us all broken hearted, but with a positive image on how to treat people you love. I miss you Big Bro 

Sitting here thinking about what you have missed in the past 12months. Would have loved to have a conversation with you about all that has gone on..because guaranteed you would have major thoughts about all of it. The update is princess is going to KSU in a few months and you would be so proud of her accomplishments these past 2 years.  The big guy will finish college next school year and continues to walk in the steps that you suggested to him. We miss you greatly and continue to pray that you are happy and at peace. Happy heavenly bday Kwame. Love you much my brother!

Happy Birthday Kwame. You are missed more than ever. I wish you were here to see the situation that this world is in right now. Certainly we would be together burning one and drinking a Heineken talking about life and the state of the world. I love you bro. See you in the next life.

I miss you so much, everyday... Always and forever. I love you Kwame

One more year added to this difficult season and we miss you just as though it were yesterday.. We feel your watchful presence and appreciate your heavenly protection. We miss you brother.

Love you brother. Today and everyday!

Happy Birthday Big Brother! Love you dearly and miss you everyday. Not a day goes by that I (we) don't think about you man. On this day, we used to get together and celebrate you with family and friends. We would do whatever you wanted! So we will keep doing that, eating good, drinking good cognac, and bumping extra loud music!. Today we will do the same, and you will be with us. Forever and always! My brother......

Never had the privilege of meeting you in life, yet your life itself makes you a friend in Christ.

Still in our minds and our thoughts. Cant get over that smile. I know you are smiling down on us. Miss you.

I never told you, because I truly was too hard headed to ever admit that you are my best friend. So much so that when you were here, I would always ask myself "what would Kwame do?" and I do so, even more now. A year? Still feels like yesterday... especially on Thursdays. I miss you man.. Miss you a whole lot. and it took me so long to write you because I am sure this only made it real. Thanks for the visits, and thanks for the small messages, that reflect that you are doing OKAY, and are with us! Aside from the selfishness to have you here to myself, I think what initially killed me was the thought that you were all by yourself and without us.. It is still hard to believe, extremely hard, so I keep it moving with thoughts of you, and hope that you are really over my shoulder. I actually hope you can read all these messages, and all the love from everyone. I am just grateful that God gave me the gift of knowing you. Its clear now, you are an Angel, even when you were here on earth. I love you!

Has it really been a year already? My condolences to all of Kwame's family and friends. We can never explain why the good pass young. I'm reminded of our friendship when something exciting happens and I think about texting or calling you.

My son Amir was born on Kwame's birthday, I think
It's funny how things work themselves out. Won't forget you my brotha, I will be reminded ever Birthday Amir has.

Last year by this time,we were all devastated when we heard of your sudden demise. You will never be forgotten, may your soul rest in blissful peace.
May your wife be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding her.

Forever missed Kwame. Keep smiling

Thoughts and prayers to Kwame's family on this sad anniversary. I was a class mate of Kwame at Fenwick and again at the University of Illinois. I remember Kwame as a smart and warm person. My sincere hope is that Kwame's family can find peace and healing in the thought that Kwame was well loved in life and will be well cared for in heaven.

Thank you Kwame. Thank you for always being there for me when I needed to confide in someone. Thank you for always greeting me with a smile. Thank you for all the silly conversations and all the serious ones. You've always been my ace and still are. I feel your presence everyday brother. You are missed and loved. Happy birthday Kwame. I love you cousin.

I never spent one day on this earth without you until the good Lord call you home and because of the blessing you are to me, I never will. Thank you for everything and rest in perfect peace.
Who's bad....Kwame Odame, that's who!

Kwame, a thousand years would not be enough time to describe the impact you had in our lives. Wishing you a great big heavenly happy birthday brother. I still feel like any minute you are going to call and ask to hang out with the "big guy" or see if Princess is available for a movie and dinner! The void left in our hearts is touched only by the peace of knowing that you are no longer in pain! Forever in our hearts, forever you changed our lives. We love you and miss you very much. Rest in forever peace!

Wow Kwame, I was just about to go to sleep when I decided to check my email and got a message reminding me of your birthday. This could only mean you wanted to talk to me. I haven't been able to believe you are gone. Kwame you are so funny and I miss your smile. You would always try to have such a strong face when I would mess with you, but eventually I would get you to laugh because you know you couldn't resist lol. Gotcha again! :) it's no lie that the days and gatherings are different. It's like I'm watching someone else live my life. I just miss you and I know all of you are taking care of us. Continue to take care of each other and we will do the same here. Happy Birthday Kwame! Ooo you getting old. I'm so thankful and blessed to have been able to be apart of your life. Till we meet again Love you, Abena.

Very sad to hear of the passing of Kwame. I was a classmate of his at Fenwick. From reading his life story and the thoughts shared by his family and friends, I can tell that the Lord is a big part of their lives. May God bless the family and may Kwame rest in peace with our Lord.

I miss you Bro. May you rest in peace

I will always remember your smile and the mischievous, knowing look you had when you and Isabella met with me for marriage preparation. I was always impressed with the love you both had for each other. May you rest in peace! Continue to watch over your wife from heaven.

Rest in Heaven my friend. We last saw each other at the Sam Club in Oswego. You always had a big smile and a huge hug for your CA friend. We talked about you being ready for babies as an old man and how proud you were to be married. 

Isabella, I'm praying for you honey. I've been where you are losing my beloved husband 16 years ago. Know and trust time will heal but he will always be in your heart.

I still can't believe you're gone. I know you're at a better place and happier than ever. Thank you for teaching us how to live our lives to the fullest and not to sweat the small stuff. May God bless and keep you safe till we meet again.

Who's bad? .....................Kwame!

Odupon Atutu - an important tree has been uprooted! Kwame, part of your last note on 24th May, 2016 to me on whatsapp was: "Thank you Daddy, I really appreciate your prayers, and with it I did not hear from you again Like a candle in the wind we lost the flame. Thank you for all you did for my family in that short space of time. together with your wife I knew you had plans to build family but alas, you did not live to accomplish tham, May the good Lord support the wife you have left behind to keep the lighted candle burning. May your soul find rest in the hearts of the many you touched in the 42 years you spent on this planet.

Here for only a short time; touched many that he came in contact with - his smile, gentleness, respect for all, and appreciation of what he had; Left an everlasting memory; and in the loving arms of the everlasting father. Never to be forgotten. We love you. Thanks for who you were and what you made of all that came in contact with you. Love "Auntie Christie"

Kwame Odame welcomed my family into his with open arms. Kwame called me sister and never sister-in-law. He texted and called often to touch base and see how we were doing. I miss him and I'm grateful for the time we spent together. Still I wish we had more time together because Kwame was just special in every way. Rest in peace brother till we meet again. We miss you, love always xxxx
-Nana Ama, Eddie, Aidan and Ethan.

Hey son, the thought of you still lingers on cos you didn't tell me you were leaving me.Im still waiting for a word from you. God only knows where you are and I hope you are with Him. Kwame you were blessed with a beautiful family and we will always be together in spirit. I love you, son.

Kwame, you were a wonderful man and husband, we all treasured and loved you.We missed you.

It is indeed a great lost to us but we look to God because he is the only one who can comfort us.

our loved ones may be dead and gone but we privileged to still be living owe it to them to live fulfilling lives.

Kwame,May you rest in perfect peace and may God of all,grace and strengthen your kind-hearted wife ISABELLA in the days ahead.

Kwame, may God guide you to his perfect home. You are loved and missed forever. Your smile lives in our hearts.

Kwame, may God guide you to his perfect home. You are loved and missed forever. Your smile lives in our hearts.

I miss you cousin. May you rest in peace.

Kwame Odame was a caring person and had a unique way of bringing people together. Kwame and I became friends after learning that we were two of the three of Ghanaians at my current employer. We worked together for 3 years. Although Kwame and I worked in different areas we would always look out for each other frequently visiting each other during the work day.

An example of Kwame’s gift for bringing people together was when Kwame heard that a fellow co-worker was leaving the company and starting with an organization I just left and both of us planned to attend University of Chicago. Kwame introduced us to one another. The gentleman and I have become good friends. Only a select few would look out the way Kwame did.

Kwame was a calm dude and did not sweat the small stuff. But there were several things that were important to him his wife, family and friends. I remember when Kwame told me about Izzy, he was excited! He would always tell a few co-workers and I how he was looking for exclusive gifts for her.

He would tell us that no gift was too great for his girl. Kwame set the bar very high and made it nearly impossible to catch up. You could see that every time he spoke about her.

Kwame and I were known as the hardest working people in our respective departments. As the saying goes, like attracts like. I respected Kwame’s work ethic. He would stay at work late or on
conference calls to the wee hours. We were probably the only people to consistently grab lunch late. It would be about 3 or 4pm. One of us would hit up the other, I know you forgot to get lunch lets grab a bite to eat.

Thank you for being a part of my life, my friend. I will miss you and thanks for being a good friend.

Kwame - we miss you. We are better people and changed for good because of you. I love you very much!! Until we see each other again...

You lived such a Beautiful life and you will be truly missed. It still doesn't seem real. Love you cousin, Rest in Heaven.

Kwame, may the life you lived be fulfilled and lived amongst those you left behind. May the spirit you leave with us help us to live abundant lives to glorify God. Those who knew you intimately and those of us afar will continue to cherish your memory. You are truly missed.

You will be missed terribly by your beautiful wife! God bless her