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This memorial website was created in memory of our Father, Grand father, Uncle and Friend, Walter Iwu . We will remember him forever.

June 17, 2023
June 17, 2023
Happy Father's Day in heaven, my hero,
With tears of love, I remember you today.
The debt of death claimed you, but not the way.
Daddy, your life's principles, so profound,
Still guide me, in your absence, they surround.

Integrity marked your every step,
"Be sincere always," your wisdom we'll keep.
Family, your cornerstone of devotion,
Your love for Mom, a beautiful emotion.


You fought till the end, encouraging our dreams,
"Julie, don't give up," your message beams.
Hard work, judgment, and humility, your guide,
Simple and lovely, you walked with pride.

Wally, the sacrifices you made were grand,
Fatherly love and presence, forever in demand.
Confidence instilled, a rich inner flame,
A proud daughter, forever in your name.

Did I thank you enough for all you bestowed?
Dad, a life well-lived, a debt fully owed.
Painful to let you go, fruits just in view,
But God's will, we trust, and seek solace anew.

Your purpose fulfilled, race run so well,
Like St. Paul's words, your story does tell.
I'll carry your legacy, make you proud,
And tend to Mom, whose heart you vowed.

Happy Father's Day in heaven, my hero.
July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022
Hi Dad,

I thought I should write you to tell you how much I miss you . I know you are resting well in a place where is free of worries.

I just want to reassure you that your legacy lives on and I promise to continually make you proud .

…I miss being called “NJi mu o” and “Hajiya Minna”

Keep resting with the lord ,the best dad in the whole wide World. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
January 26, 2022
January 26, 2022
Dad,
I just thought about you today
I miss you so much

I just wish heaven had visiting hours, so I can visit you and give you some progress . Just as we use to do.

I miss your guidance, your prayers, and your words of wisdom

Continue to rest easy, nnam, until the resurrection morning
February 27, 2019
February 27, 2019
There's no word of comfort I've not heard since your demise.
I try to be comforted, but it's difficult
I try to accept it, yet more difficult
This is too painful
This is really painful
I miss you so much daddy
I pray for you today
May the Lord continue to grant you eternal rest
May the Lord comfort us Himself
Amen
February 14, 2019
February 14, 2019
To My Dad and Best Friend
In September 2018, when you became ill, the last thing in my mind was that soon, I will be saying good bye to you.
All my life, I have known you to be a fighter.There was no battle you were engaged with that God didn’t help you win, even the ones that seemed gigantic and impossible to be won. And so, I saw the illness as something you will also win.
Your last days were the most excruciating days of my life, as I watched you get weaker and feeble by day. In-spite of your physical weakness, I had absolute faith in God to heal you.
Your death taught me the difference between, ’healing’ and ’making whole’. And I believe that God didn’t just heal you; He made you whole.
Everyday of my life, through your modest lifestyle, you taught me that family is everything. No wonder you sacrificed your comfort and happiness to ensure that you gave us the best.
During my crisis years, I was afraid to come home because I didn’t want to tarnish the good name you worked so hard to build. But when you heard of my intention, you told me my life was more important and precious to you than your good name. Since then, you never stopped loving and protecting Olive and I.
I will miss your love for God and man, your selflessness, integrity, truthfulness, hard work, responsibility, openness and especially your prayers.
You were a prayer warrior ¬¬¬–¬there was no time you prayed for me that God didn’t answer your prayer. I am at present reaping the fruits of your prayers and labour of love for me.
If I had my way, I will love you to be with me forever. But God’s ways and thoughts are higher and better than mine. God loves you more than I do. He alone knows why He called you home at this time.
I am eternally grateful to Him for electing you to be my father and to you for being such a great and wonderful dad.
I pray God in His infinite mercy to grant you eternal rest in His Bosom. Until we meet again ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬; ¬¬I love you and will always love you.
January 27, 2019
January 27, 2019
Tribute to my Role Model
  Healing is a gradual process but definitely life isn’t same without you here ,daddy. I have lived in self denial these past weeks hoping it is all a dream . You were such a peaceful man who stood for the truth no matter what you stood to loose.
 You were a man of integrity who refused to compromise on matters of principle(A no nonsense man and action man as you were fondly called by some people). Your love for God and the church was beyond words,even as little children,you encouraged us to join the different societies in the church.
Dearest daddy,how can I ever forget how you sacrificed the luxury of this life just to be sure we (your children)had a better life.You were indeed ,Selfless! Your love and protection made people call us your children your “god”. It still beats me how you stood your grounds to train your female children up until their Masters level despite the criticisms of some people who felt it was a waste of resources training a female Child. Your support during my Masters programme was so overwhelming and for this and to many more uncountless things you ever did to be sure I was happy,I remain forever grateful and indebted to you. 
With so much tears in my eyes ,I truly miss you daddy,your smiles and the way you call my name “Nji mu o or Hajia Minna” .
Rest on dearest daddy.you were someone I could count on at any point in time and you were readily available.Your legacy lives on .You will forever remain in my heart.
January 24, 2019
January 24, 2019
Tribute to my HERO
With tears welling in my eyes, I write this heartfelt tribute to celebrate the life of a man who held immense significance in my heart. Death, a debt we all owe, yet its timing remains uncertain. Daddy, I will forever cherish the principles upon which your life was built and how you instilled them in us, your children. Though you may not have authored books like the bestselling authors, your life itself was a priceless book.

Daddy, I recall your frequent words, "Delay is dangerous." You used such phrases to underscore the importance of decisiveness. Moreover, punctuality defined you as a man. You taught us always to be at appointments at least an hour early. I still remember how we seldom arrived late for our morning masses.

Integrity defined your existence. In Igbo, you would always say, "Kuwa akagi oto" (always be sincere). I carry this with me wherever I go.

You were the epitome of a family man. You loved your wife like no one else could. She held the highest priority in your heart, as you would inquire about her before anyone else. I vividly recall a few years back when she visited me in Uyo and you sensed her prolonged stay. You promptly called me, speaking in earnestness and in English (to emphasize its seriousness), "Chinwe, please, I need my wife to come back." I wasted no time and immediately asked her to return to her husband. I didn't want anything to disrupt the sacred union blessed by God.
You cherished your children, fighting for us and defending us tirelessly. Though a disciplinarian, you dispensed discipline with love. Your parenting style was truly remarkable. As children, the punishments we received for our transgressions were fitting. We engaged in countless dialogues with you, given the opportunity to defend ourselves as if we were in a courtroom.

You diligently recorded every life experience and encouraged us to do the same. You would often say, "Record it, write it down, so you don't forget and can learn from it." Your meticulous nature extended to document keeping, where you stressed the importance of making copies of every important document.

Daddy, you fought for us, protected us, and were there to celebrate our successes and encourage us never to give up. Even on your sickbed, you kept urging, "Julie, don't give up on your dreams. Don't let my condition distract you from your work." You were a fighter, even in the face of death. You taught us the value of hard work, diligence, sound judgment, patience, and humility. Your simplicity and warmth were truly endearing. You taught us the essence of determination; I still remember your humble beginnings and how, through determination, hard work, and honesty, you transcended your circumstances.

Wally (the name we used when seeking a favour from you), you may not have been the wealthiest man, but you bestowed upon us the most priceless gifts: paternal love and presence. You made significant sacrifices to ensure we had the very best. I was never a sorrowful child. I felt like the daughter of the richest man. You were present in our lives from the beginning until the day you passed away. Your presence moulded me into the confident woman I am today.

You detested the absence of logic in decision-making. You would use phrases like, "Always apply mathematics, don't you know how to use arithmetic? Be calculative." I assure you; I apply this principle in all my endeavours, and it has taken me far.

You were a giant, despite your "short" stature. When we all grew taller than you, we playfully teased, and you would reply, "Wisdom and intelligence are not dependent on height. I am a wise man, and that's why I married a tall woman to compensate for my height."
I once mentioned to you that I noticed your grandchildren displaying some of your attributes, to which you responded, "Yes! Blood is thicker than water."

I have often pondered whether I thanked you enough for all you did for me and how much you meant to me.
Dad, you lived a good life. Daddy, it pains me to see you leave after catching a glimpse of the fruits of your labour. It saddens me that you couldn't stay longer to savour them. However, who are we to question God? My heart shattered when, on your sickbed, you apologized, acknowledging that you wouldn't be with us for much longer. You assured me that whatever transpired, it was God's will. Dad, I am a firm believer in God's will.

We are certain that you fulfilled your purpose; you completed your earthly race. You fought the good fight, just as St. Paul mentioned in the scriptures (2nd Tim 4:7). I will take up the baton and continue from where you left off, ensuring that your legacy lives on forever. I will make you proud, as I have already begun. We will take care of your wife, our mom, and ensure she doesn't miss you too much.

Lastly, I will find solace in God's word, specifically 1 Thessalonians 4:13. I will grieve, but not like those without hope. Daddy, you departed in the Lord and are now resting in a better place, free from pain and sickness.

Daddy m, gaa nke oma, till we meet to part no more.

With utmost love,
Your dearest daughter,
Chinwe (Pharm Julie or Julie Julie, as you fondly called me)

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June 17, 2023
June 17, 2023
Happy Father's Day in heaven, my hero,
With tears of love, I remember you today.
The debt of death claimed you, but not the way.
Daddy, your life's principles, so profound,
Still guide me, in your absence, they surround.

Integrity marked your every step,
"Be sincere always," your wisdom we'll keep.
Family, your cornerstone of devotion,
Your love for Mom, a beautiful emotion.


You fought till the end, encouraging our dreams,
"Julie, don't give up," your message beams.
Hard work, judgment, and humility, your guide,
Simple and lovely, you walked with pride.

Wally, the sacrifices you made were grand,
Fatherly love and presence, forever in demand.
Confidence instilled, a rich inner flame,
A proud daughter, forever in your name.

Did I thank you enough for all you bestowed?
Dad, a life well-lived, a debt fully owed.
Painful to let you go, fruits just in view,
But God's will, we trust, and seek solace anew.

Your purpose fulfilled, race run so well,
Like St. Paul's words, your story does tell.
I'll carry your legacy, make you proud,
And tend to Mom, whose heart you vowed.

Happy Father's Day in heaven, my hero.
July 29, 2022
July 29, 2022
Hi Dad,

I thought I should write you to tell you how much I miss you . I know you are resting well in a place where is free of worries.

I just want to reassure you that your legacy lives on and I promise to continually make you proud .

…I miss being called “NJi mu o” and “Hajiya Minna”

Keep resting with the lord ,the best dad in the whole wide World. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
January 26, 2022
January 26, 2022
Dad,
I just thought about you today
I miss you so much

I just wish heaven had visiting hours, so I can visit you and give you some progress . Just as we use to do.

I miss your guidance, your prayers, and your words of wisdom

Continue to rest easy, nnam, until the resurrection morning
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