Slyvester Adolphus Nwaozuru

It's difficult to accept that you are no more. I have been trying to understand that big mummy left us and now big daddy, despite me seeing you in August last year. You were so full of life. But who are we to question God. I thank God for the life well spent. Thank you for being a wonderful father, teacher and friend to all of us. Thank you for being available whenever we needed you. Thank you for how well you loved and walked with God. I miss you everyday but I am glad you are in a better place. Adieu Daddy. I love you now and always.

TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDPA GRANDPA , Mazi .......... Nde , Nawo ......... Na nwafor , Kanka ........ Nkamuna , Dabiri ........ Dabiri anyi ekperewachi , If not anything else ,this is the greeting that I always loved saying anytime we come visiting or we speak on the phone. The news of your death came to me as a shock , but my comfort lies in the fact that you left us peacefully am it could only have been destined by GOD . It saddens me that you won't be there to welcome me when I come visiting, but you would forever remain in my heart . REST WELL GRANDPA, ADIEU . Your legacy lives on . Your Grandson, UGOCHUKWU (as fondly called) Chisom Augustine ugorji

THE WARRIOR HAS TAKEN A BOW. TRIBUTE TO MY DAD. Dad, If tears can bring you back,then you will definitely be here with us. I now understand that we are truly visitors in this world, when the appointed time comes, we will depart. Though is inevitable, I wish you could stay forever with me. You were a wonderful father who was not only a father to us, but father to all. Dad penning down this tribute to you was one of the things that I found so difficult to do. I can't believe that you are no more, your departure has left a large Vacuum in me that no one else can fill. Coming back home and realizing that you won't be there is something that still breaks my heart. I asked, Will it still be the same without you? Your words of encouragement and motivation still lives in me,I will never forget all you taugt me. Those qualities that makes people call you DIKELAJ , I wish to become that DIKELAJ jnr .You were a Man of Valour and Grace, many revered you. You go extra mile to bring love and joy into so many people's lives . You were a man of truth and integrity, you were peaceful, humane, passionate, courageous and fearless. That is why I call you WARRIOR (AGU) . You roar so high and Loud to show your children, your siblings, your nieces and nephews, your Inlaws and everyone around you what is called FAMILY LOVE/Great love. You lived a life worthy of emulation. May God reward you abundantly for all your good deeds and forgive you all your sin, Amen. I will miss you so much and miss your voice too. May you continue to Rest in the bosom of the Lord and may you find peace with your maker. RIP Dad, till we meet to part no more. JE NKEOMA DADDY!!!. From Your Son Chibueze Nwaozuru

-TRIBUTE TO MY SECOND DAD I came into your family not knowing what I'd find. I was nervous and afraid but you gently eased my mind. You made me feel right at home from the first day, you welcomed me with opened arms, you and my second mum, that I won't forget ever. You always encourage me, tell me kind words and always uplift my spirit whenever we speak over the phone. I always looked forward to coming to the village to seeing you strong and healthy until the unfortunate happened. I wish i spent more time with you, I wish you were still here with me. Your demise has created a vacuum in my soul. You were a dad anyone would ever ask for. You were selfless and generous will all you had at your disposal. Your fountain of knowledge ,experience and wisdom you never withheld ..... You were indeed a great father in law,a source of strength and a pillar of support on whom many relied on. You stand above the rest. I thank God for blessing me with you. You are the very best and I love and miss you so much... REST ON DIKE!!! ADIEU DAD!!! FROM YOUR DEAR DAUGHTER IN LAW NNENNA P. NWAOZURU.

TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDDAD I wish to see you again, I miss when you tell us Stories, I miss you talking to me on the phone and you call me UZOMA, I really wish I can still come back to the village and see you and hug you. I wish you were still here, I miss you and I love you so much. Rest In peace Granddaddy.. FROM Olivia Nneoma Nwaozuru.

TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDPA I miss you so much my lovely grandpa. I wish you could stay with me a little longer. I miss your warn laugher when we amuse you. I miss you calling me OBIOMA over the phone. I miss you telling us stories about your youth. I miss you so dearly and I love you so much grandpa. FROM Daniel Uzochukwu Nwaozuru

We became neighbors around 1997 at 24 Femi Kila Street and it so happened that we were all from Isiala Ngwa and became more than neighbors. In you Papa, I saw a very hardworking, diligent,honest,compassionate and very loving family man who did all he could to dedicate his life to doing good to all who came across him. I spoke with you a few times and was planning to visit you before the end of the year only to hear this from Nnamdi. I know that life was never the same after the passing of your wonderful wife( another angel in human form) and I know that both of you lived your lives well and are now resting in paradise,away from the troubles of this world. Fare the well Sir. I will surely miss you.

II prayed with you the previous night daddy but only to be awaken with the news of your passing I never knew that was the last time I will ever hear from you, if only I knew how I would have reaffirmed how much I am proud, love, cherish and adore you,you were indeed a true hero a man of honor who stood for truth and what you believe. I will not mourn you today dad though it saddens my heart deeply but I will celebrate you this day because you lived a life well spent, my greatest task now is to live by all of your legacies. I was in church some time and listened earnestly to a priest explain how death is not necessarily evil but a path way to another life I seek solace in this fact because the good book reckoned "That the Saints shall rise again "I only pray that we all rise again to meet one another as a family once more by the power and the authority in Christ Jesus.Amen. How they say music heals the soul which of course I am a firm believer I came across this one song by “Jo Messina” (heaven needs a hero) Chorused’ Cause Heaven was needing a hero Somebody just like you Brave enough to stand up for what you believe and follow it through When I try to make it make sense in my mind The only conclusion I come to Is that Heaven was needing a hero like you Yes, Heaven was needing a hero, that's you. Yes Dad rest on Our Hero!!!!!