Peter Bah Tabi

It came as a shock when I learnt you had departed. I knew you had health challenges, but a few days before you were gone, Nimbs told me you were OK. Dear Papa, my uncle I discovered through my friendship with my dear cousin Nimba way back in primary six. I can recall vividly how it happened. Some how Nimbs was the new kid on the block from PNEU and some how, we just clicked and went along so well. Back home while I told my mum about my new friend in school and all he told me about himself, mummy told me " wait a minute. That's your cousin you are talking about. His father is my brother.(cousin) " And that's how we carried on and reureunited long separated cousins. Papa your soft spoken nature was second to non. So soft spoken that to me, you were not strict at all. And whenever Nimba complained of your strictness, I would laugh out my lungs. But you sure did have tough principles which I admit have reflected on them right to this day. I remember how I used to join Nimba, Ngonyam and Lydia on a ride back home whenever you were chanced to come pick them up from school. How they will bug you with so many questions on the ride and how you will so patiently answer them all. How we will play in the sonara residence and readjust when you came back tired from work. My deepest fond memory of you is when you always commended me for my calm headedness and duty consciousness, and how you always encouraged me to keep it up. The fond memories are so many, I could go on and on. I looked forward to traveling back one day so we could all sit and reminisce, but alas, the cold hands of death have snatched you away. God knows best and I believe deep in my heart that you have occupied your own mansion in your father's house. Rest on my dear uncle. You will forever live in my heart. With much love,your nephew, Manga Azah.