Tribute to my Father-in-Law
My father-in-law and I formally crossed paths in the mid-1990 when I was in my senior year at the university in Nigeria. Before then, as a young ambitous man, I informally knew you from the Nso Area Cooperative Union where you were a board member. Thereafter, we soon established an acquaintanceship that transitioned into a serious friendship.
Prior to the establishment of the said friendship, I already had strong feelings of love for your daughter who will later on become the love of my life. The love and admiration you had for your beautiful daughter was undoubtedly phenomenal and it was not easy for you to let her go. You exhibited the true character of a loving and caring father when I formerly asked for your daughter's hand in marriage, and you willingly gave me your genuine blessings.
Your support, love and admiration for our marriage has been unquestionably appreciated. Every time we came visiting you, or you staying with us, your contiguous smile always illuminated the entire room unceasingly. You gave us abundant hope in our marriage and advised me most often about the greatness, trials and tribulations of marriage. Your grandkids became infectiously in love with you and wrote a lot about you each time they were given homework at school to write a story about grandparents. They were absolutely devastated when you passed away. They are still in pain and curiously wondering about your departure to the land of no return.
Down the years, you and I established a strong bond that was beyond father-in-law and son-in-law relationship. You entrusted in me a lot of things that a father will do to a loving son. We discussed about immediate family life, political dispensations around the globe, socio-economic issues, the oppressed people and the oppressors as well as our cultural heritage in Nsoland as we know it. You confided in me about a lot of teething issues and relentlessly bestowed in me the confidence of running a successful household. When my father passed away, you became a father figure to me. You treated me with respect and dignity. You often told me how proud you were of my endless love for your daughter. You were a favorite admirer and supporter of our marriage. You were indeed a trust worthy and reliable friend.
As a principled man, you defended societal norms and values without fear or favor. You believed in the protection of the fundamental human rights of citizens all over the world, including vulnerable people in the land of our ancestors. You believed that self-determination was the credible path towards the political emancipation of subjugated minorities by totalitarian governments. During your dying days, you still had hope for the protection of the freedoms of the underprivileged peoples’ globally.
As faith will have it, I was privileged to watch you via a WhatsApp live video link as you took your last breath lying calmly but exhausted on your hospital bed. These memories are unpleasant and unwanted because they bring sorrow. I will always reflect on this faithful day and the events that preceded it with deep sorrow and melancholy.
My wife, your daughter, our two children and I, know you can no longer be with us. You fought long and hard to be with us but God took you to your everlasting home. It is so sad to know that you are no more with us on earth, but your great memories and love will be our guide. Although we cannot see your contagious smile and hear your commanding voice, we know you are now resting in a better place with our Heavenly Father.
Farewell Sheey WanManjo Aloysius Ngalim.
With Sadness & hope,
Yours Son-in-Law,
Jack Fonyuy Lontum.
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Agnes Kamgang (Agie Pepper Soup As Papa Manjo Called Me) published a tribute 3 days ago.
Our life on earth is influenced by many different things and many different people. Some people come in our life and go while some stay forever. The universe conspired for us to meet Papa Manjo and there was an instant feeling of belonging with you. You immediately filled the space of a dad that was missing in my heart. I proudly called you daddy and you did not only call me your daughter but you also considered me like one of your daughters. Today you are gone but I know we will meet again, I know you are listening to me. I miss you dearly. I am not giving up on the pepper soup. Please send someone else who will eat the pepper soup because I am going to keep cooking it.
Rest In Peace wherever you are and know that my love for you will remain
forever. ❤️❤️
Agie Peppersoup.
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Fai Wo Kitaav(Samoa Alphonse Shang) published a tribute 4 days ago.
Dear Shey Manjo,
News of your demise hit my being like a bullet. I had been wanting to talk to you for years but didn't have the chance to do so.When I finally got Dr Eunice's number and spoke with her, you were already fighting fighting for your life.How I wish I had the opportunity to express my gratitude to you for huge impact you had in my life!.I am thankful to you for going the extra mile. I want to tell you how your kindness, support, and interest in my character development has helped me in many difficult stages of my life.I can brag of self discipline today thanks to you.
Thank you, sir, for dedicating your time and energy in teaching for long hours and for instilling in me the spirit of self discipline and responsibility. I remember how you would drive past me on your way to GS Kiyan and still flog me for coming late. Oh yes that left hand that could flog the entire school after removing the wrist watch.That hand did many of us so much good.That taught me a big lesson about punctuality and leadership. I remember you for the never-ending lessons on General Knowledge and mathematics.
Thank you, sir, for calling us your children.
Though my words are not enough to appreciate all the hard work you have done for me I always remember you when I sincerely raise my hands for prayers and I feel so blessed and thankful to Almighty to have you as a constant source of motivation in my life.
Farewell Shey until we meet to part no more.
Fai Wookitaav
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Jacinta published a tribute 5 days ago.
Death you have done no work.
You have hovered and lingered around my uncle from the time he had that accident. For twenty years you have come close and retreated as my uncle fought valiantly through various surgeries and near death situations. Each time you’d realize that even though he was enduring physical pain his spirit was unbreakable.
After every near death situation he was wiser, more loving and we loved him even more. I can assure you your frequent unsuccessful visits served as building blocks for my Uncle’s Mansion in heaven as he grew spiritually and made peace with his transition.
Death, you do not get the final say. You were just a means to an end, an invisible means of transport for him to move into his new home.
Even though we mourn him, it’s a win-win situation for us. He touched and positively changed the lives of thousands of students, friends, colleagues, and his community. There’s no doubt he was an excellent family man. Ask his beautiful wife and his educated, respectful, well rounded kids. We are better off from knowing him and learning from him. And more importantly, we are extraordinarily blessed that he’s transcended to join the angels in Heaven.
So you see death, you have done no work. Enjoy your Mansion Uncle, but be sure to come down and flutter around us.
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