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Wake Vigil Locations
Houston Texas
Venue: 8511 Old Brook Dr., Houston, Texas 77071
Date: Friday, March 27, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm till 2:00 am
Contacts: George Abam - (832)265-5716
Stella Abam - (713)367-7371
David Abam - (713)705-0251
Jeff Taboh - (832)768-6539
Teku Atanga - (832)419-0784
Elkanah Tebebi - (713)979-6893
Purcellville, Virginia
Venue: 711 W Main St, Purcellville, VA 20132
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015
Time: 6:00 pm till 2:00 am
Contacts: Edith Samson - (770)378-7965
Atem Samson - (571)490-2689
Denver, Colorado
Venue: 21991 East Ridge Trail Circle, Aurora CO 80016
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm till 2:00 am
Contacts: Daniel Abam - (720)209-5625
John Abam - (720)975-3162
Rose Abam - (720) 341-0408
Joe Abam - (303)434-7750
Edwin Achimbi – (720)933-0984
Emmanuel Achimbi - (720) 317-0634
New Jersey
Venue: Christ the King Parish, 411 Rutgers Ave, Hillside, NJ 07205
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm till 2:00 am
Contacts: Ephraim Abam - (201)306-1912
Charlie Abam - (973)444-2158
Maggie Abam-DePass - 917-414-0738
Pandora Abam - 973-885-8215
Jackie Abam - 973-960-5018
Alaska
Venue: 3541 Scarlet Place, Anchorage, AK 99517
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2015
Time: 7:00 pm till 2:00 am
Contacts: Godwin and Constance Abam - (907)764-1972
Bamenda, Cameroon
Venue: Ntamulung Church All Purpose Hall
Date: Thursday, April 9, 2015
Start Time: From 4:00pm
Funeral Service
Venue: Ntamulung Church , Bamenda, Cameroon
Date: Friday, April 10, 2015 from 9:00am till 11:00am
Burial
Venue: Abam Family Compound at Wumfi Ku Bome, Momo Division, Cameroon
Date: Friday, April 10, 2015 at 1:00pm
General Entertainment
Venue: Abam Family compound at Wumfi Ku Bome, Momo Division, Cameroon
Date: Friday, April 10 till Saturday, April 11, 2015
Thanks Giving Service
Venue: Ntamulung Church, Bamenda, Cameroon
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2015
Family Contact in Cameroon - Emmanuel Abam: +237) 6 9962 5755
Tributes
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The "Mightiest Are Falling"; I know you will rather I refer to you simply as Papa. Your values, a replica of those of my biological father who 3 years ago went ahead to rest. I will on behave of my family share a few personal memories of my childhood at your house,lessons which have and continue to shape my life as an adult. You, just like my father emphasized the importance of morning devotion,family, and going to church every Sunday.When I came to your house for the week ends, I thought I could sleep in late. I was surprise to hear a knock on the door in the morning at 5:30 am. Dan said, it is time for morning devotion. I asked Dan if my father came in last night. It was not the case, it was the routine to begin each day with God in mind. These were the same values in my house in Njinibi. Another day you saw me in town at Azire old church junction and you made a U-turn in your car to talk with me. I could not believe that you will do that for a young man like me. This is the simple and humble person you have always been.
When I say the Mightiest are Falling in reference to your generation, it is because of what you all stood for. I hate to write in past tense because your legacy lives on. You are a man of impeccable integrity, honest, humble,loving,conscientious and one who keeps family and God above all things else in life. I am blessed to have known you alongside my father because your respect for what is right has never been viewed from the premise of how it benefited you or your family. The Bible remains your unshakable reference for what is considered moral in God's eyes.I have continued to and strive to live up to your legacy. You are and will always remain sainthood personified.
"Abot" As you lay Papa to rest and enter a new phase in your life on earth, I leave you with this song " A Mighty Fortress is our God.." to guide and protect you.
I PRAY
Emmanuel Ngwa
In the life you have lived.
Go in peace and get a well-deserved rest. God understands and says well done
Just as our Savior was misunderstood
And hung on the cross to pay the price for our sins
As we mourn your passing, we remind ourselves
Let not my will, but Thine be done.
You have come to the end of your journey
Weary of life and having won the battle
Carry your staff and the cross of redemption
God understands and says well done
A life of labor now is ended
Now its time for the reward for the race you have run
What a wondrous rest that awaits the faithful
As He welcomes you with His blest and final "Well done"
Dr. Jonas Nguh
Baltimore, MD
Adapted from the hymn "He'll Understand And Say Well Done
How can a few words do justice to the outpouring emotions I feel about you? I pray that my tribute to you is that the decisions and actions of my life proclaim the lessons of love, patience, humility and gratitude you worked tirelessly to teach me.
I love you dearly and will miss you so much.
Rest peacefully with the Lord.
Dan Abam.
PAPA
I grew up to know you as a man of faith, a man who loved God and will always do as God say. The bible say “love your neighbor as you love yourself”. You were just a perfect example of that. You showed love to all, without discrimination. You encouraged us to pray and to pray without seizing, for prayer is the key. This was exactly how you lived; always praying, shearing and showering love.
In December when I came to visit you in Bamenda, alongside others, you were so much in pain that you could not answer me when I called. But I remembered telling you that “I have come to see you and to join my brothers and sisters, to go to church the next morning to pray to God in order that you will be liberated from the pains and sickness and that after the prayers, you will be free and together we shall glorify the name of God for his goodness over your life. At that moment, I noticed that you wanted to say something but the words would not come out. Instead it was tears that came rolling down from your eyes. Immediately, I understood that the tears you shared were tears of joy. I equally understood that you were happy about the prayers and thanks giving that your children have come to offer in your name and that we your children have understood that only prayers and thanks giving could lift you up from your sick bed and we have come to offer one. And indeed when we returned from church on that day, you were stronger than you were the day before.
PAPA, you are living us at a time when life is full of so many challenges. We would have loved you to stay, and continue to encourage us and to pray for us throughout these difficult times. But Gods time is the best.
I want you to know that, the lessons you thought us, lessons of praying without seizing, are understood and I shall stick by it. This way we shall overcome the challenges that plague the world today.
I pray that God will forgive your sins for no man is perfect, and that God will grant you a place in his heavenly kingdom. Because there you shall continue to pray and worship God, as you have always been doing.
Till we meet again, Adieu PAPA Abam Samuel
Achimbi Charles Tibi
Pa, I will always love you my dearest uncle,
I find it hard to accept I am writing a tribute of you. Words alone cant describe how shaken I feel and how difficult and uncomfortable this moment is. If this may mean I never get to see you again, the last time I get to say goodbye, If anything I must say, I am truly very blessed to be your Nephew.
you touched countless lives with your generosity, and unlimited acts of kindness. You embraced me with love and support when I felt lonely and abandoned by the world.
what sets you apart is the fact that you are a man with a Golden heart, God fearing, Gentle, soft spoken, Energetic, a Visionary and a Father figure for all- a pillar that supported and held our family together.
As I think of the absolute finality, my mind is crowded of fond memories of you, and your smile especially.
In this life uncle, I have loved you dearly and in your absence l will always do. While it breaks my heart, a part of me will always be with you.
You Nephew
Edwin Achimbi
"What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love
deeply becomes part of us."
Will be deeply missed. Rest In Peace
A good man has travelled back to his maker. He served humanity with humility and honesty combing these with love and affection. He was dedicated in everything he did. He will be missed here on earth but we pray and hope heaven will have more interesting roles for him.
Adieu Dad!
A. B. Ndofor
Leave a Tribute
Today marks nine years since you embarked on your journey to eternity, yet your presence remains palpable, your love enduring, and your legacy everlasting. You were more than just a parent; you were my rock, my mentor, my everything. Your wisdom guided me, your strength upheld me, and your unwavering love enveloped me through every joy and every challenge.
You were a beacon of light in the darkest of times, a steady hand to hold amidst life's tumultuous seas. Your kindness knew no bounds, your compassion touched countless lives, and your generosity illuminated the world around you. You taught me the value of integrity, the importance of humility, and the power of empathy.
Your absence is deeply felt, yet your spirit remains ever-present, a comforting presence that whispers in the wind and lingers in cherished memories. Though you may have departed this earthly realm, your essence continues to weave through the tapestry of our lives, shaping who we are and guiding us forward.
Today, as we honor your memory, we celebrate the profound impact you had on your children and all who knew you. Your legacy of love, wisdom, and compassion lives on in the hearts of those you touched, and your spirit continues to inspire us to live with purpose, to love without reservation, and to cherish every moment we are given.
Though the pain of your absence may never fully fade, I find solace in knowing that you are at peace, watching over us with a smile as radiant as the sun. Thank you dad, for the precious gift of your love, for the indelible mark you left upon my soul, and for the countless blessings you bestowed upon our lives. Until we meet again, may your spirit soar among the stars, forever cherished and forever loved.
With eternal love and gratitude,
Your son, Ephraim
Rest in the bosom of Yahweh's Peace.
Eternal rest please grant unto him O Lord, and let Perpetual light shine his soul. Amen!
I love you papa.
From
Avebaba
On this short journey of my life, I have encountered several men, but there are very few I can comfortably call, father. I hold precious memories of you that I will cherish for a life time.
You, the father who chauffeured me back and forth from school, assumed parental responsibilities over me when I was just a friend to your daughter. Through the years I have experienced your love, under your patient watch, taken bold steps into an unknown future. How could I appreciate you?
You did not hesitate to extend your shoulder for me to lean on in my darkest hour, even when you knew it was ailing and could barely support the weight of my grief. I watched you struggle to take a step, yet, you, papa, kept saying, “my daughter I am here, never feel you do not have a father.”
How do I thank you and how do I thank God for giving me the chance to know you?
I cry, yet celebrate a life that is hard to replicate. That you have found eternal rest, and in a beautiful place, gives me the courage to take my steps gingerly with a calm assurance that you are right here by me keeping the promise of a father.
Rest you well, papa.
Selfless
I first met Pa Abam in Denver when he came to visit his kids. Eventhough I grew up in Bamenda and heard a lot about this remarkable owner of City Chemist, I never actually visited the chemist or interact with him.
When i finally met him, I couldn't believe that the man I heard so much about growing up was so simple, unassuming and down to earth.
When I hosted the Cameroon Grand Parents visiting with their kids in denver, he and abot attended and we had a great time together.
The last time he visited Denver, his health was already giving out. daniel dropped him off at my residence and we spent a day of quality time.
Growing up in Bamenda, I heard stories about how Azire Credit Union came into being, how the pioneering work of City Chemist inspired other pharmacists in the North-west Region to set up shop as well as his political involvement with the SDF political party as its treasury for many years. This is just a dusting on the many accomplishments of an unselfish giant who touched may lives and making a difference in the lives of the multitude he touched.
Above all, PA Abam was a devout man of faith, a family man of the first calibre and he leaves behind seven biological children and a robust Abam family of grand children, brothers, sisters, cousins and nephews to celebrate his life. All that he did for family and fellow humans will all go to waist if we cannot continue his legacy by following in his foot steps. REST IN PERFECT PEACE. ADIOS AMIGO.
A Tribute By Derrick Abam (Nephew)
Tribute by Derrick Abam (Nephew)
We have lost a great father, leader, brother and to me, an idol in Pa Abam. "Pa for Metta Quarters" as I grew up to know him and eventually call him was an epitome of kindness and grace. He was so very soft spoken that one could miss the times when he actually meant to be stern. I could go on and on about Pa but truth is I hardly know enough to say about his long illustrious and well-lived life. To Pa: "You were always so kind to me and had the softest words of advice I could ever hear. I looked to you and saw the possibility of one day being even if just a fraction of the person you were and what you have accomplished. I don't know how you did it but in my eyes, you defeated your illness. Your demise isn't a loss but it is you again leading the way as always to go prepare another "Metta quarters" for us all. We shall meet again soon. Let the heavenly hosts have a chance to enjoy the grace of your presence." May the soul of Pa Abam rest in perfect peace.
DERRICK ABAM (South Africa)