Thank you, Dad, for the happiest years of our lives. Father, Husband,
Grandfather, Scientist, Encourager, Confidant and Ultimate Girl Dad.
I remember you taking down our braids and washing our hair on Saturday
mornings when we were so young, you paid for extra lessons in high
school so we could master certain subjects. Once, you told me that I
was going to recite my times table when you got back from work, I went
to bed early to avoid that task, you woke me up that night and made
sure I recited them perfectly.
You and Mum raised four daughters, a teacher, doctor, attorney and
nurse. You dedicated your entire lives to us. We are so blessed, grateful
and proud to have had you as our parents. You never missed graduations,
not even for your grandchildren. When your grandson Akindele
was cast as Simba the Lion King, you proudly attended the play and all
the events surrounding the 8th grade graduation.
You taught me our history, about our great statesmen, Obafemi
Awolowo of Nigeria, Patrice Lumumba of The Congo, Kwame Nkrumah
of Ghana and so much more. You made numerous trips across the
Atlantic to visit us in college and beyond. Your motto was no knowledge
is ever wasted, I will forever cherish those words. You sang the same
Nigerian lullabies you sang to my twin sisters when I was six, to your
grandson Akindele.
So many wonderful memories to recall. So glad you were our Dad.
Thank you, Twin Dad, my Dad. Miss you loads. Rest In Perfect Peace.
“May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations And Your
family and your children And their children, and their children.”
Your daughter.
Adenola Aboyade Cole
Adenola Aboyade-Cole
18th February 2022