Dika.....the best man I know

By Anne Dijeh

Where do I start from. Even gone, you are still making leave my comfort zone, making me write a tribute I never thought I'd ever write.

We were just passing friends till final year when we had to become close friends. My final year pictures are dotted with you at every point. Same classes to same project which we all know we wouldn't have made an A if not for you.

Amongst our friends, you were the only one I was sure would succeed in life which you did, the only one I was sure to get a wedding gift from and the only one who encouraged us all to leave our comfort zone and do something with our lives.

You were our motivation. You promised to open an account with me and Cat.

You never hesitated to help us out. You were who we wanted to be, talented, fearless, a go getter.

You kept in touch even when I didn't. Chatting me up to say hello or just calling me to know how I was.

If only I called you or texted you or….

That's the only thing we can say...if only!!!

I miss you and I pray you rest in the bosom of the Lord.

Farewell Dee.

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