My deepest condolences to Aunty Pauline, Sarita and Alex. May God give you all the support, strength and courage to face this difficult time in your lives.
Bro Moses was my one of my first cousins. Actually he is THE first cousin, as he was the eldest on my mom’s side. I remember when he would come to NY on holiday and after arriving from the airport, one of the first things he made a priority to do was come and pinch up my cheeks and nose. I used to pretend I was asleep so he wouldn’t do it, but he did anyway. “Get up Flatt-ay” he would say. Even though I did not like that, I let him rock, because I knew for the rest of his vacation here, that meant 100% fun everyday, all day. As a child I can remember him always doing everything he could to make sure we had fun and were always laughing. He took us everywhere, bought us anything we wanted, sheltered my little feelings whenever I was in them. He always made me feel very loved and that no one could ever do or say anything to upset me without him standing up for my little rights. Although he loved me so much, there was one sibling of mine that always was #1 on his list of favorite people back then. His beloved Joney, my brother. No one could tell him a bad word about Joney...he was always my brother’s biggest fan, public defender and counselor. For those of you who know Joney, let’s just say he was very lucky to have someone like Bro Moses in his corner.
This is just a small part of our life story knowing and growing with Bro Moses. Since his unfortunate passing, I have heard SOOOO many stories, similar to this. Testimonies from young adults and children I haven’t had the pleasure to meet, where Bro Moses always made them feel important, understood, loved and cared for. He always had a way to get on the same level of a child/teenager and make them feel special and important. Someone who has such patience and understanding with children is so blessed. Many of you may know, throughout his life he has fostered the lives of many children. I am sure the lives of those children he has touched have been super blessed. You have to have a special kind of heart to take on that type of responsibility and supply dedication to children who aren’t biologically yours. But I know Bro Moses and I bet he has never made any one of them feel like if they weren’t of his own flesh and blood. So, I don’t care what the doctors diagnose, but I know, as well as may others...his heart has never, ever failed him.
Bro Moses always lived with love in his heart and a smile on his face. He was not Bro Moses if he couldn’t make you laugh. He was always quite the jokester. He always makes the best of any situation. He loved to sing, dance and be merry.
Brother Moses, we will never forget your generous and loving heart. Nor your humor that created laughter to so many individuals around many parts of the world. On my birthday I will surely always remember you. You made us laugh, now you made us cry...fly high until we meet again. We love you Bro Moses. Rest in paradise.