Saturday 6 June 2009

Oh death, where is thy sting. Goke and Tokunbo....please rest in peace.

This past few days......just so full of events.

God, I am never going to complain again about whatever situation I find myself. I just want to keep thanking you.

The passage of this two great guys opened my eyes to another side to life. This world is useless. Vanity upon vanity, we suffer, we labour, we toil but you know what? God knows when to blow the final whistle!

Tokunbo Dawodu was a happy go fellow, always full of smiles. Went to church on Wednesday for midweek service and by Thursday morning he was already dead. Cardiac arrest! He was only in his early 30's.

All his dreams, aspirations, desires.....gone. Gone forever!

Goke Jimoh....where do I start. Easy going dude. Tho I haven't seen him in a few years since he moved to America after Uni. Heard about 2 years ago that he was battling cancer but he got over it. Then my friend called me now crying.... Goke has joined the saints!

Oh God, please put an end to all this untimely death. This is enough oh.
Father please grant Tokunbo and Goke eternal rest as they join the league of fine gentlemen resting with you.

My heart is heavy.

18 comments:

Giagerry said...

Amen to them resting in his peace..

Anonymous said...

Amen....sorry for your loss dear.

Tolulope Popoola said...

So sorry to read about your friends' deaths. Both so young too. May God comfort their families and you too, and may their souls rest in peace.

36 INCHES OF BROWN LEGS said...

heard about Tokunbo on friday, was and still is in shock!! i mean how does such a young person have cardiac arrest?? it is well sha. d rest of us should just realise whats important and get closer to God cos u just never know when dat call home will come...

LG said...

*sigh* May God give their families the fortitude to bear the loss

Anonymous said...

Please which Goke Jimoh are we talking about, the Ife Goke, whose Dad is Odua Chairman/MD

Anonymous said...

Hi there,is this Adegoke Jimoh that you are talking about,studied International Relations in OAU-Ife,graduated 2001?did a masters in the UK and moved to the US?Please confirm..thanks...

temmy tayo said...

@Everyone: thanks a lot oh.

@Anon: Yeah, same Goke oh. Went to Ife.

BiMbyLaDs** said...

how sad, may thier gentle souls rest in peace. this should be a warning to all. Give your life to Christ while you can. May His grace always be upon us in Jesus name, AMen

Anonymous said...

May Goke rest in peace.He fought bravely till the end.his half-sis idowu, please take heart.
God bless you

FAITHWEALTH said...

yea, heard abt tokunbo, his was the shocker of the year for me.....avnt been able to be myself since he left....he left a legacy behind

Vera Ezimora said...

Doggon it! Temmy, I'm sorry oh. May his soul rest in perfect peace

GOKESIDEGIRL said...

Goke you have left me with bitter sweet memories KILODE?i remember the fun times we had in naija and bristol...Rest in peace hun...guess u had to go rest after so much pain...thats eternal healing wished i prayed for your healing moreeeeeeeeeeee.SUNRE O

aloted said...

so sad...i pray God comforts their family and u

Dedoyin said...

Didnt know Tokunbo personally but its really sad visiting his facebook memorial group. Such a promising looking young man. God knows why. Saw the booklet for his service of songs...really really sad...

Unknown said...

May God comfort their loved ones.

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TechForCare said...

Please,Goke Jimoh we are talking about,is his dad the CEO of ODUA? because I have been looking for this guy since 1991. We went to same primary school together in Ibadan. This is sad,really sad. Thanks