To the greatest man, I have ever known.
Daddy was my rock, mentor, confidant, gist partner, father and friend
He was a provider for his family and many around him
He was a gentle soul, content, generous human being. People like him come around once in a lifetime.
Daddy taught me a lot about life, financial literacy, work ethics and integrity.He had a subtle way of impacting wisdom.
Daddy took an interest in using everyday life experiences to teach and redirect me. I wrote several letters to him in boarding school, usually asking for provisions for visiting day. Daddy would send a reply along with my letter which now had spelling and grammar corrections.
Another time growing up, inspired by the popular Bassey and company show, I made up a slogan " B for Babatunde, B for Brains". I showed Daddy and he responded that he was B for Brains and that the slogan should be B for Baba and B for Brains. we called Daddy B for Brains for years. Last year, 2020, he started calling me Baba inspite of my protests, he just said ‘Don’t worry you are Baba’.
I will cherish all the moments we spent together- the jokes, the gist, the banter, your wise words.
I love you beyond words and tears can express. I miss you so much and I pray time will heal the pain I feel by your absence.
You will forever be in our hearts.
Baba, Daddy, B for Brains, my hero... sun re
Your Son,
Babatunde Tolutope Remi-John