It is often said that “those we love don’t go away; they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.” Tuesday, 9th February, 2021 will forever be an unforgetable day in my life. This is the day, the person who I admire very much, a father and my father-in-law, Pa Michael Oladele Ogundeji, bid this world fare well. With grateful heart I remember the many ways which his long life and knowledge imparted my life, families, friends, the church of God and many others that came his way. He enriched my life with love and all the encouragements that he gave, his kindness was unimaginable. (He used to advise me not to hold back in giving money to help people, for he believed money is important in the life of any human - “Femi, money is very important” (i.e., “Femi, owo se pataki”) Baba o ninu rere sun re o. I pray that God will grant us the fortitude to bear your loss. Pa Michael Oladele Ogundeji, I pray that the joy of life eternal is yours in Jesus name. (Amen)