Akwasi Owusu-Ansah Tribute

Dear Dad,
As the sun rises on yet another day, I can only wish you were still here with us, to share our memories not yet established and to see us all blossom and grow. But you will see us prosper, you will see us mature, for I know you are with us in spirit watching over all your family observing our ways and but wishing you could guide and advise us.
 
There are countless things I wish I had said to you before you suddenly departed things that one day I will say, emotions that one day I will show, and
 
As  I go to take another breathe, the question of what you are doing this very second arises, whether it is the same breathe that you are inhaling or whether you are using your extraordinary way of words to entertain elsewhere, far from here but close to the Lord.
 
And despite the flaws all men possess,  as I sincerely reflect upon who you were to me, You were a great man, a man of significant intelligence who -close up- had integrity, stamina and a loving heart.
 
I truely thank the King of kings for the moments spent with you,   the influence you had in my latter years and the love you expressed through your exceedingly secure hugs. 

And although we'll surely miss you so, the love you shared we'll certainly show, your legacy will not be left to roam aimlessly.

Love Georgie, your second-born and last born

Dear Dad,

As your first born and eldest daughter I always had a great sense of pride that you were my father. Tall, grand, handsome, bold, charismatic with a sense of humour. You were the most articulate and intelligent person I knew and I was proud that you were my dad. Your ambition never ceased to amaze me; there was nothing you could not take on, explore, comprehend, reiterate or absorb, you had countless capabilities and you inspired me to be the best I can be.

Its been so hard, harder then I could ever imagine. One year has passes and I still feel the loss and pain as if it were yesterday. I am consoled that you can see Reubs where you area and can enjoy him even from a far.

As a baby as I was always by your side, and as a child I followed you everywhere. You were the most loving, affectionate and generous father, and I never doubted your love for me. I always remember you spoiling me as a child, you gave me whatever I needed or wanted, whether it was a new keyboard, sweets at the petrol station, nice designer clothes or Karate lessons which you walked me to each week. You were a hands on dad when you were in London, non-conventional, and full of love. So when you left London to work in Ghana, it broke my heart, literally. However, time healed and no matter what had happened I remained your ‘sweetie’ and you remained my ‘daddy’.

Your passing has left a deep sadness within me, one that I am not sure will dissipate. I think of you always and what could have been; there was so much more we had to experience and share together and I feel robbed of those moments. I can still hear your voice in my ears saying “ Ya (yes) Sweetie” and I can’t believe I will never hear your voice again.

I will remember all that you have told me, all of the wisdom, advice, encouragement you have instilled into my heart. I thank you for encouraging me to to aim for the top, get educated, and pursue a career which ironically is male dominated.

I know you are watching over your children, Georgie and myself, protecting us as always; and I cope only in the safe knowledge that you sincerely devoted you life to God, therefore you (your spirit, soul, conscience, memories, voice, being) have merely gone over to the other side; you still exist and are in peace, in the light residing with Jesus.

The last time we spoke I told you that I loved you, and I hope you took those words with you to heaven. Daddy I love you so much it hurts so badly right now, and as your children, Georgie and I will uphold your name, dignity and legacy all the days of our lives, until we meet again.

Sweetie xx