The angels came and took you,
that really wasn’t fair, you should have had so many years, to watch your life
unfold, but in the midst of all these, as you rest and wait, watching from up above,
pray for me too, pray for us all, that we shall meet one day in the beautiful
shore and we will never have to say goodbyes again.
Today marks five months and one
week since you departed from this world, till we meet again my friend, sleep
with the angels.
I know this will sound like a cliché
but I gotta say this to you I miss you a lot, the void you left in me, your
mum, your siblings, your friends, your colleagues, your former colleagues it
has not been filled, it will never be filled.
On 1st April 2017,
so I heard that that you were gone, that the unimaginable happen, that you were
no more, how astonishing! That the previous day you left your house in the
morning, headed to work, went for lunch, a few meetings at your work place, the
Friday came and you said to your colleagues "...see you on Monday...", your friends in
town waiting for you and you decided to go for a meet and greet late into the night,
and when the morning came so it is told, that you fell from a four storied
building and you succumbed on your way to the hospital? And the last person you
were with claimed that you were suicidal? How so? Is it true Eric, if yes but
why?
From the eulogy it read, “He
was the last born in the family, a practicing catholic who also served as an
altar boy.., brother to 18 siblings, an uncle to many and a fiancé
too! How convenient to write this…to think that the same person you were with
last, happened to be your fiancé, and she also happened to be the same person
that stated you were suicidal.
You see, when I left my former
employers to join Horizon, I never knew our fate would be sealed from there
henceforth. Having you as a colleague back in Samsung was the best thing that
could have happened to me. I got the opportunity to know you up-close and
personal. I remember our first conversation, the icebreaker. It was so obvious
that we never used to talk much because of your calm and reserved nature, because
you used to keep to yourself a lot.
I must confess that, in the one
and a half years that we worked together, lived in the same neighborhood, watched
soccer together a number of times, the many shifts that we had, yes I did note
from time to time you would mumble about general life troubles and problems. This
did not sound any alarming because they appeared to be normal complains we all
make about life struggles, and as a young man in your mid-twenties trying to establish
yourself it was almost normal. But even in the center of all these, never by
your actions, verbals or non-verbals was there a sign of you being suicidal. It
breaks my heart Eric, it surely does.
And in death your eulogy read:
“Eric was a very jovial, smart, and an outstanding character full of life. He succumbed
to injuries at the hospital after he accidentally and fatally fell from a building
when heading home after meeting his friends”. And then it ends by saying”you
will surely be missed by your loving mum, sisters, brothers, fiancé,
friends, colleagues and family at large…”I am still worried about the fiancé
part, but I will rest my case.
And in all the good and the bad
times that we had, I recall one incident, a date forever engraved in my heart 6th
March 2015. That night you walked me home in the middle of the night, when I had
been shaken, disrespected and blackmailed, you came through for me, and ensured
I was home safe. If I didn’t thank you enough then, I thank you now again. I
will keep the memories alive and cherish them always. All the things we did, on
and off record gives me fond memories. There will always be a special place in
my heart for you.
Anthony Dowson in his memoir he
wrote and said…”speak of me as you have done always. Remember the good times,
laughter and fun. Share the happy memories we’ve made. Do not let them wither
or fade. I will be with you in the summer’s sun, and when the winter’s chill
has come. I will be the voice that whispers in the breeze”.
He continues to say, “I am
peaceful now, put your mind at ease, I’ve rested my eyes and gone to sleep, but
memories we’ve shared are yours to keep. Sometimes our final days maybe a test,
but remember me when I was at my best. Although things may not be the same, don’t
be afraid to use my name. Let your sorrow last for just awhile, comfort each
other and try to smile, I have lived a life filled with joy and fun. Live on
now, make me proud of what you will become”.
This is my dedication to you.
Puff Daddy – I’ll be missing you, and
Gregory Isaac – Sad to know you are
leaving. Till we meet again Eric.
As I pen off, I want to let you
know that your team Liverpool is doing very well this season. Liverpool qualified
for the Champion’s League and doing pretty well in English Premier League. In
the last premier league, your team thrashed my team (Arsenal) 4 nil and you
guys just signed Ox Chamberlain from Arsenal. It’s a sure bet this season is Liverpool’s’
to loose.
And guess what, we had the long
awaited presidential elections for 2017, and as usual Baba (Raila Odinga) was
trying his luck one more time! I didn’t vote myself but I was sure as hell the
elections were not free at all. You know what the best part is? The
presidential results were annulled by the Supreme Court and we are going back
for another elections in less than 60 days! I can tell for sure the election
body is in trouble. We can only wait and see what will unfold. I will write to
you again after the elections and keep you posted, but for now, sleep well my
friend, adios.
Forever in our hearts,
Xoxo
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