Innocent…this was not the way it was supposed to be. It was a couple of decades ago I met you for the first time…you were driving your old Toyota and we talked for hours and hours, you were bursting with so many dreams and desires, you were a firebrand and I was an instant believer that you would fulfill each and every one of them. I was sure you would continue to a ripe old age, growing even wiser with age and new experiences, enjoying and treasuring always the precious gifts God had given you in life. How can this be? Many philosophical conversations we had in years past. What a deep and kind heart you carried. You were so smart and so passionate about all things “LIFE”. You always had a word of advice or should I say many, many words of advice. You impacted me greatly in life and still in death you teach me so much. You are one of the rare ones who was never afraid to tell it like it was. A traditional and modern man wrapped in one with a laugh that was true and came from the inside out. Your precision snooker skills were off the charts and your love for squash unquestionable. I could write for days about the great times and experiences…… I sat and thought through the memories and found it hard to highlight just one, but if I was to pick one it would be your deep love for people and most especially your family…as you would often describe as “my person.” I will never forget the day a little girl had “an accident” - the kind that happens when their little feet cannot make it to the bathroom on time or their enjoyment of a merry go round turns their brain off to the all too familiar pressure signals. Oh my! She was so sad about it and the tears rolled freely. You did not hesitate for a second before you scooped her up with no care for the state of your clothes etc. Your sole purpose was to give her confidence in herself and let her know the accident did not define her; you needed to make sure she knew she was loved no matter what. That was your way. Well, I am I sure you knew you were loved and cherished by so many and I know your memory will live on through your beautiful wife, daughter and your friends… such was your impact. May God comfort and strengthen your family and may your deep love for them and all your hopes for them carry them through this extremely difficult time. The loss is great! Rest in perfect peace dear friend. "Flakes" (Folake Amu)