God saw you getting tired
He looked around his garden
and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon this earth
and saw your tired face.
Knowing a cure was not to be on this earth,
He put His arms around you
whispering “Come to Me”…
He saw that the road was getting rough
and the hills are hard to climb. 
  So He lifted you to rest.

God’s garden must be very beautiful, as He always takes the best!

With tearful eyes we watched you.
We watched you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Our hearts were broken for God to prove to us,
He chose to take the best.

Good night Dr Olusegun Adetayo Adedun

After the clouds, the sunshine,
after the winter, the spring,
after the shower, the rainbow,
for life is a changeable thing.
After the night, the morning,
bidding all darkness cease,
after life's cares and sorrows,
the comfort and sweetness of peace.
   Helen Steiner Rice

Uloma, May God Almighty continue to strengthen, comfort and keep you and your kids; Motayo, Mide, Mayowa and Mofe. God bless.

May his gentle soul rest in peace!!

Going to NYSC camp was in no way fun for me as I was 4 years behind scheldule; 2 years wasted at Ife medical school to strikes and another 2 years to delay in getting house job done since '98. All the dis-interest vanished as I hit the Obubra camp of Cross River state. Among my consolations were many wonderful young doctors as myself I met and the great friendly and godly relationships we all forged spontaneously.
Of such was one Uloma Okorie who one evening told me her "friend" was around from Abia camp and implored me to see him pass the night in the camp clinic. This I carried out pronto and got to know "shigler" who came across as everything good and wonderful in human flesh.
That once and ever meeting never left me, moreso my very close friend Demola Moses has a stronger bond with the Adeduns. I was ever asking of wonderful Uloma and calm Segun from Demmy and was always glad of good news of their well being and progress till one fateful text came in from same Demmy requesting prayers for "sick Shigler".
I did pray and hope like many of his loved ones that the tide would turn; the tide did turn, but not as we wished.
It's not that our prayers were not heard but only that sovereignty by-passed our requests and took an angel to the realms of the angels where he now belongs for ever.
I wish Segun had stayed behind for many obvious reasons, but my wish is immaterial when heaven calls ultimately.
My heart goes out to Uloma, a very pleasant and godly lady, her pain can't be measured but shall be healed in Jesus name.
My heart goes out to the kids and my prayer is for God to please keep them in his love.
My heart goes out to Segun's mum and sibblings, may they be consoled and comforted by the Spirit of God through Christ Jesus our Lord, amen.
Rest on Shigler. 

Eeeruuun,My eeeun, Monteeerunnn...

Me, you and Dewole Ogunremi were the inseparable trio back in the days in GCI. We did virtually everything together. We played corridor soccer together, we ate together and we studied together.

In our own little world, you exuded class. You would spray perfumes on those cards and letters.... you had your special way of walking with your right hand nicely tucked into your pocket. You would immediately stutter when provoked..

I had hoped that we will reunite to relive those memories one day but its never going to be anymore.

I pray that God gives your family the strength to bear this loss. Adieu dear good friend.

I heard the news with ultimate shock. Although we spent most of our formative years together in GCI (1C-3C) (1984-1989) in which you were the youngest in class, your seat was just ahead of mine particularly in class 3c before you moved it to the last row together with ogunremi and imoyo. I still remember all the joyful time we had during our time of innocence. For awhile we lost touch but you were never out of my mind. One thing is for sure, we are all going to die someday and the kind of life we lived determines how we are remembered. Adieu My classmate and my condolences also goes to your wife and the family you left behind. I pray that the almighty God gives them and us all the fortitude to bear this loss.

Sleep Tight Dr Olusegun Adetayo Adedun (1974-2012)

I cant understand I cant just know why .........Segun adedun we shared our childhood together in GCI I am shocked oh Lord why segun why him Lord!!
I remebmber the days in Class 1C-3C he was one of the best in the class.... scores the highest in english....an alround and collected guy a friend.....still remember playing "corridor" together. am shocked and sad my condolence to your dear wife and kids.

Segun,

I just remember the day we sat together having lunch and we had a light hearted conversation about relocation to Canada. Only if I had known that that would be the last time we would talk so intimately. I still remember the day we saw when you were on your way to the train station. Such elegant strides you were taking that day. (lol)

How about the beautiful wife and kids we talked so passionately about... I really miss you and I'm saddened by this news.

I know that you will be greatly missed by all who came in contact with you.

Sleep well and sleep in peace brother.!!

God Bless and Keep you.

Words can't express my sadness when i heard the bit about you been ill & then without warning the brightly lit candle got blown out... God knows why though & we can't question him. You definitely were one of the few gentlemen left that i got to interact with in the last 6 years & you've left an indelible  impression with me: I remember you as one of the few friends i hold in high esteem for having excellent ideologies when it comes to family issues; how with pride you talked about Uloma & your children... I still remember how we talked with pride about our children @ Tobe's 1st birthday... I can only pray as our our people pray that: ''wahala e ko ni ja si asan lori iyawo ati omo ti o fi si le''.

May The Good Lord comfort your wife & nuture your children........... Sun re o omo Adedun.

When my husband told me about Segun's passing away, I was heartbroken, Uloma dear please accept my condolences. I know God in his infinite mercies will be your strength and tower. he would strengthen and guide you through these diffficult times and be your wisdom. you are always in our prayers and we love you........the Ayodeles'

It is still so hard to understand, so hard to accept, Segun, even knowing you have gone to a better place.

I remember NYSC camp at Abia, the fun we all had as the UCH family and as the Corps family. How you guys kept a watchful eye over us all to make sure we were okay in a new environment. 
How you couldn't wait to go visit Uloma at her own Camp, even shortly after we arrived at Camp. I marvelled then.

Uloma dear, we mourn with you. We know that God will watch over you, your children and the family as only He has promised. 

Rest in peace mon ami.

I remember days back in Med School (C96)...... He was good with nicknames. Segun was one person I could not predict especially when it came to my husband. I could not fathom how he could be so close to him back then considering Segun's "jeje l'aye" kind of attitude. He was always able to get a laugh out of him each time he called "Debasco lala". As a subgroup captain (only once) he joined Mcneri and Ogoke to nickname me "Thatcher" no.. not with hard feelings, it always got a smile out of me. Shiggler jones will be missed by all who knew him then...... and not far back.....

Uloma, I already sent you this and I'll share it again

Does Jesus care when my heart is pained
Too deeply for mirth or song,
As the burdens press, and the cares distress,
And the way grows weary and long?

Refrain:
Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares,
His heart is touched with my grief;
When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,
I know my Savior cares.

Does Jesus care when my way is dark
With a nameless dread and fear?
As the daylight fades into deep night shades,
Does He care enough to be near?

Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed
To resist some temptation strong;
When for my deep grief there is no relief,
Though my tears flow all the night long?

Does Jesus care when I’ve said “goodbye”
To the dearest on earth to me,
And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks—
Is it aught to Him? Does He see?

         Frank E Graeff

I am all cried out.

What a shock! I have not seen Segun since medical school, yet it feels like I still saw him yesterday.

Segun was such a wonderful guy. He was easy to talk to, fun-loving, bubbly, always there for his friends, kind, and had such a great sense of humour. His laughter was one of a kind! What a good listener and a problem solver. Small wonder he ended up practicing psychiatry!

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Uloma. The kind of loss we his friends feel is so tough to bear; I can’t even imagine what you are going through. I pray that God Himself will comfort and uphold you, the children, and the entire family, in Jesus’ name.

Segun’s life may have been short, but it was very meaningful. He had a wonderful family, touched so many lives, and has left a legacy of love and laughter. He has gone to rest, but lives on in our hearts and memories.

Rest in peace, my dear friend. You will be missed.

 Dr ‘Segun Adedun (Shigler), a promising young man, tall, handsome, fair complexioned, humble and full of energy.

He was my classmate in medical school (UCH), the famous ’96 set.  This famous set was sub-divided into 4 different groups (Groups A to D). He was in C96 while, I was in D96 but our path crossed several times because my wife was also in group C96, so I was a frequent visitor (for obvious reasons) to their ward rounds, outside postings  e.t.c..

 I remembered when the two groups played football against each other. Segun was a defender while I was an attacking midfield player of the opposing team. It was fun.

We graduated the same year (2000) with the world at our feet and a promising career ahead of us. One of our lecturer’s once prophesied; “we are training you for export” and in fulfillment of this prophesy, we travelled to Ireland around the same time in 2002 (in search of greener pastures) and like most foreigners, it was very, very tough initially, whilst trying to find our feet but the good Lord prevailed.

The year 2004 was a turning point for most of us and Segun was not an exception. He blossomed like a rose. He was strong like an eagle, fearless like a lion and gentle like a dove.

Segun was present at the christening of my second daughter; he was full of rib cracking jokes.

On the 1st of April, 2012, we swore an allegiance of fidelity to the Irish nation together; we were presented with borders without frontiers (having paid our dues).

When I visited you, there were more Doctors (colleagues) by your side than in the whole hospital but we were all helpless. People prayed fervently for you in all the five continents of the world.

You gave us hope; you showed strength, courage and strong character until the end. You put up a spirited fight. You kept the faith.

We were not ready to say goodbye but when the news broke, we knew that the Almighty had called you and we are consoled that you are ultimately in a better place. Your life and good deeds speak volumes of the beloved of the Lord.

May God grant you eternal life and peace; May our Saviour and King welcome you into His Father’s house, where there is no sickness and no pain.

I pray for God's comforting, reassuring and protecting hands to keep and preserve your family in Jesus name, Amen

Adieu, Dr Olusegun Adetayo Adedun !

Rest in the bosom of the Lord

When tomorrow starts without me,

and I’m not there to see your eyes full of tears,

showing your love for me,

I wish you wouldn't cry so much, the way you did that day,

thinking of the many things we didn't get to say.

I know how much you miss me, as much as I miss you.

And each time you think of me, I'm thinking of you too.

So when tomorrow starts without me,

please try to understand ,an angel came  and called my name,

and took me by my hand.

It was time for me to take my place, in heaven far above.

Leaving everyone behind, especially the ones I love.

As I turned and walked away, a tear fell from my eye,

remembering the life I lived and why I had to die.

I did not want to go, with having so much to do,

and it seemed almost impossible, but I had to leave.

So when tomorrow starts without me,

don't think that we're apart ,

for everytime you think of me,

just look within your heart

-unknown.

You can shed tears that he is gone,
or you can smile because he has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that he'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all he's left.

Your heart can be empty because you can't see him,
or you can be full of the memories you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him only that he is gone,
or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.

Or you can do what he'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”

David Harkins (British poet)