you were cut down in your flower of youth during the National Service of your fatherland. God knows why it happened that way. You will be remembered always for your love, steadfastness, courage, obedience and other attributes of your life with which you were endowed by your maker. Sleep well in the bosom of your maker.”
Leke, God perfected you. Even though you were my baby brother, I always admired you, your zeal, your inspiration, your infectious smile. I have never met another human being quite like you, always loving and helpful, so selfless.
How does one get over this? Only the love of God can heal our pain. Thank God for the assurance that we will meet again to part no more.
I thank God that you were saved, born again, before you were killed for your belief in Christ, you died a martyr. We take solace in the following Bible passages
1. Mathew 11:39 "He who has found his life will lose it, and he who has lost his life for My sake will find it".
2. Mathew 10:22 "You will be hated by all because of My name, but it is the one who has endured to the end who will be saved".
Sleep on, my brother, my friend, my hero.
Leke, I speak for those of us who had the pleasure and priviledge of having known you in this life, you were both a joy and gift to us all. Your sudden loss will forever leave a void in our lives that only God can fill. You are sorely missed by us all and will live in our memories and hearts forever. Rest in Peace, my dear brother.
Tunji Akande, for family
Dust in the Wind Lyrics (Kansas):
I close my eyes, Only for a moment and the moment's gone
All my dreams, Flash before my eyes of curiosity
Dust in the wind, All we are is dust in the wind
Same old song, Just a drop of water in an endless sea
All we do, Crumbles to the ground though we refuse to see
Dust in the wind, All we are is dust in the wind
…now don't hang on, Nothing lasts forever but the Earth and Sky
It slips away, And all your money won't another minute buy
Dust in the wind, All we are is dust in the wind
Dust in the wind, Everything is dust in the wind [end]
Words are not enough to express the sadness felt when a life is lost, especially under the circumstances you passed through.I pray that God Almighty will bring succour and comfort to your family, parents, brothers, sisters and friends. The good memories you left behind will always be remembered. And may the good Lord who knoweth all things, at the end of time make all things well. Kindly accept all my condolences.
This is for you:
http://mypenmypaper.wordpress.com/2009/01/06/light-a-candle-for-leke-akande/
a friend,
MyPenMyPaper
