A Tribute To Dearest Uncle John.
Created by Lilian Okpaleke Imo 4 months ago“Uncle Johnu mu oooooo!” as I love to teasingly holler out to him.
And it just makes him crack a shy-little, but full-hearted smile.
Hai !!!!!!!!!😔
Uncle John, as simple as that phrase sounds, comes packed full of a whole bundle of meanings.
He was my big brother like no other.
A much younger Uncle who related so seamlessly affably with me and a cross-generation of family tentacles that he defined from the depths of his heart. Including blood; and endless other cultural and social connections – as the spirit imbued into him allowed him to define and embrace.
Uncle John’s sense of family enfolds every thread of filial cord that his wholesome sensibilities can reach, gather, nurture, mentor and honour.
That’s JC.
JOHN CHIKA WINDORFF-NWOSU.
Uncle John to me – in the most deeply-appreciative way.
I still haven't processed this new reality.
But I'm grateful to God for the blessed gift of ‘No Regret’ – God’s sure comfort to me -- in all eventualities of life.
I’m mighty grateful to God for availing me every chance, in Uncle John’s lifetime, to express to him in words and deeds, how so precious he is to me as my Big Brother and Dear Friend.
Na-a n’udo, ezigbo nmadu!
Je-e nke oma, Dike ka nmadu asa-a!
Rest in everlasting peace, JOHN CHIKADIBIA WINDORFF-NWOSU.
Your niece,
Ngo-o
(Lilian Ngozi Imo – Née Okpaleke)
Pictures
I took this photo myself. First time I met Zo-o Zo-o (APU Christmas Party 2001 -- Old Tri-State Chapter). Ada Mazi, we are so grateful for you. I'm so proud of the wonderful woman you've grown into. We love you very much.
At an APU Convention -- Baltimore, Maryland; August/ September 2001 (2 weeks after I came).
New Castle, Delaware. Back from City Hall, after my Court Wedding. At home with us as witnesses. Not-so-light refreshment, afterwards.
New Castle, Delaware. Back from City Hall, after my Court Wedding. At home with us as witnesses. Not-so-light refreshment, afterwards.
White Wedding day. Count on Uncle John to always be there.
With his nieces Ijee and Chinelo, at my wedding.
Being close family, Uncle John seconded 'turn-table' duties to DJ Manny at my wedding. Yet, he put his expertise on standby, just to ensure everything goes right. #GottaLoveUncleJohn!
Baby CJ's baptism. At home with us after church; Plainsboro, NJ.
Baby CJ's baptism. At home with us after church; Plainsboro, NJ.
Baby CJ's baptism. At home with us after church. Plainsboro, NJ.
