It is inded, with a heavy heart that I write this narrative about my personal experience with the late Papa Samuel Awamunang Abam.  I knew Pa Abam on a personal basis beginning with his first and subsequent visits to Colorado. I can recall that Pa Abam's first visit to Colorado occurred in the 1990s, when Mr. and Mrs. Daniel and Carole Abam lived on Navarro Street, in Aurora, and the Cameroon community was in its infancy at that time; our numbers were quite small, and Dr. Denis Neba was our President. Thus, when Pa Abam came to town, it was Dr. Neba who informed us. I also remember quite vividly that during our reception for Pa Abam in the Abams residence, he sat between Mr. Emmanuel Ndikum and myself. As people began to socialize over refreshments and went into convival moods, no body spoke wiith Pa Abam. I therefore engaged him in a conversation and I began by askiing him about the poitical situation in Cameron. As our conversation progressed, and unbeknown to me, Dan was watching us. He thus, came closer to encourage me to keep the conversation going forward. I found Pa Abam to be warm, personable and versant with developments in Cameroon. Following that conversation, I developed a very positive disposition and warm feelings towards Pa Abam. I have also held him in high esteem since then. Furthermore, I had occasions to meet and interact with Pa Abam during his subsequent vsits, and he was still warm, affable, engaging and well informed. I deeply regret that Pa Abam has left us soon to be with God, our Heavenly Father and Creator. We loved Pa Abam, but God loves him more. Sacred scriptures raise these spiritually insightful questions: Oh death, where is their sting, oh grave, where is their power? The answer is that, biblically speakng, niether death nor grave have sting or power over us, beause Jesus Christ, by His death and resurrection, has paid the ultimate price for us to be free from captivity. For as St Paul proclaims in te Book of Romans, niether death nor principalities among other things, can separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus. May a chorus of Angels sing Papa Samuel Awamunang Abam's name and escort him to eternal glory,

ENOW TAKOR

"The Mightiest Are Falling" 

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

Papa, you have given the best of your service
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

Daddy,
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.

They say that a good soul is known, not by the cries that follow it's exit, but by the joys it's memories elicit in the living. I did not know Papa, but have yet to hear anything but greatness when his name is mentioned, even when he lived. The angels have gained a worthy member, and we should and are thankful we got to share him even if for a moment. RIP Pa Abam.

Tribute to PAPA Abam Samuel from Achimbi Charles

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

Tribute from Edwin Achimbi

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

Papa Abam and Mama Abam, Thank you for the precious gift of hospitality. You allowed me to stay at your place, and allowed me to work in the pharmacy when I visited Cameroon. You made me feel very welcome in your home. I have always admired the true Grace that God have bestowed upon you and your family. Thank you for creating a wonderful daughter Edith, as the vessel to be able to meet you on this side of Heaven. I know without a shadow of doubt that God himself was waiting for you when you ascended into Heaven, and said well done my good and faithful servant. I will not say goodbye to you, but see you later! I love you, and you will be missed.

PAPA Samuel Abam in memory of a kind and gentle man.

"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

In memory of Pa S.A. Abam from A.B. Ndofor

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