How can I possibly sum up the feelings and memories I have for Uk in one tribute? It’s almost impossible. Could you imagine a pain so deep down inside, that it can not be summarized in words. A pain that resonates from your toes and up to the top of the ceiling. Like the proverbial dry meat, it has filled my mouth with grief and left me utterly speechless. We've lost a lot in losing Uk - a fiery spark full of love and determination; beautiful, smart, inspiring, empathetic and encouraging. Amazing is an attempt to describe you.

Since the loss of you, I’m reminded to live each day and count it a blessing. They say in time it gets easier, I doubt this is true because even after all this time, I still don’t have a clue. I am constantly reminded of you through a phrase, a joke, a gesture, a picture & even an article of clothing. I could still imagine you in that gorgeous gown & wine/oxblood footwear, as you walked into Pharmacy with so much elegance, how we all complimented the outfit and I couldn't take my hands off you (as my manner is) if only I knew that'd be the last fun moment we'd have. You even called me later that day at about 8:31pm, your comely voice and the warm conversation we had left me no clue that'd you'd be gone like a vapour in split minutes. Oh how fleeting life could be!

How unfortunate that grief is the price we pay for love and sometimes love is all we have and it is all that matters. The loss of you is cruel and life doesn't play fair either, but I'd curl up with the warmth through those fond memories. This is hardly a goodbye, because you live on, it's only a transition into the light of God’s glory. You're forever loved, Uk.

UK,
The news about your death came to me at midnight with rude shock. You called me on phone only a few hours earlier just to joke and play as usual over the fact that I visited the office that day and left without bothering to see you. I had promised you would be the first person to see as soon as I resume work not knowing I was talking with you for the very last time, never to set my eyes on you again!

Uuhh the babe, my sweetheart, my lover as I fondly called you, you were such a beautiful soul that showed love, care and concern to as many that came your way. From the very first day our paths crossed, we became close friends and we expressed our closeness to each other in ways that risked unnecessary suspicion in the eyes of many. The intimacy we shared was  simply pure, with genuine intentions devoid of ungodly expression of feelings

I will forever miss you, my girl! Your beautiful and contagious smile will always be seen in my imaginary eyes. Your calm, gentle and selfless disposition will not be forgotten in a hurry. Though I cry and mourn your demise I take solace in the fact that it pleased the Lord to take you from this sinful world.

May your soul rest in perfect peace. Amen!

I have been thinking of you and things I didn't know I noticed about you come to mind. Like how you say "Good morning darling", your smile, how you walked, how you arranged your files and desk,... My heart is sad... Rest now dear UK, the angels bear you to the bossom of your creator.
"Thou are not dead, but flown afar to hills of endless light..."