Brother,
Sad to have lost you so early; memories of "Smartie", "Peggy" linger as the closest family friend, brother and colleague. Those weekend long talks and laughters, no more. That was how close you were to the Smarts. That was the personal side, far and deeper as you worked with my wife when Peggy was a baby and you are among the few she knows and will always remember your kindness from when she was 4 to 17 years.
Professionally, we were like-minded twins as we always consulted and advised each other and you would say, "Smartie, my friend, that is not done!". And I liked your affirmations.
You were then the bridge between me and my roommate, Dr. Abraham Smith. Abraham cemented everything, as we lived at 58B Torgbombu, Mokonday, then Njala University. What living together as roommates forever lives with me, and so you are.
"My friend, remain focused", you would say; now no more.
Tavarish, I would greet and you would laugh big with memories of Venitsa.
You are greatly but profoundly missed by the Smarts. We will no more pack fruits from Smart Farm for you, no more Christmas cards and washes; your last was on December 25, 2020.
You have lived your life like a candle in the wind, brightness of which in the minds of millons; setting and breaking regards; and to God be the glory as we cannot ask why so early of our coach and mentor for many.
Whilst at pain, we remember well, for best of everything, professionalism, kindness, humanity, probity and simple decency; and thank God for it all as you rest him in peace and comfort of your good deeds. RIP!