Many men have walked this strange path
And many more have embarked on this journey called life
Yet Papa’s journey is one we will have called brief
For when he was vocal, most of the time
It was to speak for the right of another
If he ever was angry, it was an act someone attempting to cheat another
When he laughed his infectious laughter it was not only to inspire happiness
But to lend hope to another everything ends here and now
But we do not cry here for Papa’s life epitomize goodwill for his family
Love for every another and to foster togetherness
As we all have gathered here today of generations here and now and generations yet to come
Rest in peace Papa, Rest in peace father of all…
Your strange journey brought meaning to us in the strangers of ways.

— 24 October, 2019