The flood of emptiness between our stories is filled with pain, heart ache and grief. I remember my last birthday-you called and mocked me on hitting another milestone-we laughed, you teased, I argued-and we smiled. I miss that.
The mischief that coated your voice as you spoke my name, the way you walked with your head slightly tilted like you were always absorbed in your thoughts, your snicker that birthed into merry laughter as you watched me learn from my mistakes.
I miss looking behind and seeing you eagerly follow as we ran through the house as children, I miss watching you walk ahead as the confident man you had become-strong, supportive and intent on accomplishing your dreams.
I miss hearing you whisper “Happy Birthday Tolu” with such love and sincerity it made my heart melt with joy and thanksgiving. The bond we shared was so special-it was a gift. And it was taken violently from us in your death.
The tears I have cried, the grief that has stalked me this past year as I walked through the gift of another year knowing you did not have the chance to celebrate yours has left me empty.
I still look into your eyes and feel the strength of family, the hope of love and the joy of our bond as brother and sister.
As I walk into my next year without that beacon of asmile ushering me into this new milestone, as I step into this next phase without your warm broad shoulders hugging me furiously with love and laughter, my heart once more ruptures with pain at the gift that was taken from us.
Your death has changed our story; but I thank God I was your sister. I thank God I bore the blessing to be called your sibling-I am grateful I watched you smile mischievously and laugh richly from a child to a young man I deeply respected.
I am happy you found your calling in life-I am grateful for the gift God granted to your spirit to sing through eternity with the treasure trove of music you have left behind.
Your voice so full of your character of hope, love and laughter has ushered me into this new phase of our lives as a family. I am happy I can tune my ears to the sound of your music and hear the Toba I knew through the Tyler Fray who sings his dreams, visions and ideas into sounds of melody.
I love you Toba.
It has been a hard year of loss and God in his infinite wisdom has allowed your death date to be tied to my birth date and today I celebrate our laughter and our love and at the same time I weep at what has been lost and stolen-a myriad of memories taken before they reached the realm of reality-a thousand words that could have been shared, a million moments that could have been spent together-all shattered into a gaping emptiness of loss.
I love you and you love me.“Happy Birthday,” I hear you whisper softly. Though I cannot see your face I can feel your love as you sigh “Happy Birthday Tolu, I love you now, I love you forever more.”
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for Tyler Fray a.k.a Toba Falode
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Sign The Petition:
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https://www.change.org/petitions/government-of-the-federal-republic-of-nigeria-the-government-should-insist-the-case-file-on-the-death-of-oloruntoba-oluwadamilola-falode-should-be-reopened-for-investigation-he-was-murdered-on-the-15th-february-2014-2
Email: justicefortylerfray@yahoo.com.
>>>> May his soul rest in peace. <<<
ReplyDeleteAmen
DeleteAmen
DeleteMay his soul rest in peace.
DeleteAWwwwwwwwww RIP
DeleteAlways tot Toba was d only child... sleep on Toba
DeleteGod will definitely expose those behind this boy's death. His mom has done everything possible to get justice for her son yet nothing has bn done. That's y i hate arab countries. They never listen to women! May his soul rest in peace. Justice is certainly reign someday. Sleep on Toba.
DeleteAwwwww, what a loss!
ReplyDeleteOk. Too long tho! #oneandonlynwa@gmail.com#
ReplyDeleteYou are dense
Deleteits elder sister linda
ReplyDeleteIs well ..continue to rest in peace
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DeleteWhat a cruel world? Keep resting beloved
ReplyDeleteTouching.....grievance is a painful thing to pass through....Still resting in peace.
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happy birthday tolu falode. mhr
ReplyDeleteSo touching,brought tears to my eyes
ReplyDeleteSo touching, may he rest in peace
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His killers shall NEVER no peace.. RIP Toba
ReplyDelete*sadface*
ReplyDeleteAwww! So heart rendering.
ReplyDeleteMay his soul continue to rest in peace.
~BONARIO~says so via NOKIA LUMIA
may she continue to rest in peace..
ReplyDelete#GodblessNigeria
She ke????na wa!!!its so obvious u didn't even read the post Buh u just rushed to coment.i must comment*mschewwww*
DeleteIt must b very difficult 4 her without her twineee.
ReplyDeleteAwwwww S̶̲̥̅Æ ̴̴̴̴̴̴͡ touching,may God continue to give her the fortitude to bear the loss!
ReplyDeleteSo touching, may he rest in peace
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Touching.... HBD dear
ReplyDeleteFelt like crying...so touching..may they find peace and justice for toba
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Awww! Continue to RIP!
ReplyDeleteWow this is really touching and sad. Couldn't hold back drops of tears while I was reading this, take heart tolu.
ReplyDeleteEeyaah, so touching. Linda take note!
ReplyDeleteAbeg I will pass, make I stick to d one I know. Linda take note!
ReplyDeleteJuliet you will pass to where? Which one are u sticking to? Biko stop doing copy and paste! Hian....
DeleteAbeg I will pass, make I stick to d one I know. Linda take note!
ReplyDeleteAbeg I will pass, make I stick to d one I know. Linda take note!
ReplyDeleteSo touch!!! Take heart n RIP!
ReplyDeleteEyaaa. Rest on bro
ReplyDeleteOh my! So sad.. felt it down my spine. Not a good thing to loose a sibling.. RIP Toba as I pray that ur killers will not know peace for the rest of their life
ReplyDeleteHmm death is an immutable destiny but its sting is sharpest when the person dies at an unripe age.I pray he gets justice!
ReplyDeleteTouchin! RIP Toba! Hmmmmm
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing so sad as losing your loved ones. May his soul rest in peace . Amen..
ReplyDeletetouching words. God will keep you Tolu.
ReplyDeleteMay his soul continue to rest in peace Amen.
ReplyDeleteNice one...
ReplyDeleteThumbs up to her.
(Tears in my eyes all through) All l can say is 'May his gentle soul continue to rest in the bosom of the Lord'.)
ReplyDelete'Tobi wa dirun di gba fun Aisha IJN!'
aww so touching richlyblessed@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace and a happy birthday to you. (((sighs)))
ReplyDeleteWith deepest sincerity, this broke my heart#RIP Tolu#I pray you and your family find justice :(
ReplyDeleteMay his soul continue to rest in peace. And happy birthday to her.
ReplyDeleteBusy Fingers.
Awwww. Touching! Rip Tolu
ReplyDeleteIts Toba.
DeleteOsu mi oooo.its toba nww,wy are dis pple commenting tolu.olodos
Deletea.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
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May his soul RIP......
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Chei. You never know what pain is till u lose a loved one and in a brutal way. Killed by another, how do u live life knowing the enemy still parades the face of the earth. Free! I wish bad ppl would stop killing ppl. You may not know them and they mean nothing to you but they mean the world to somebody else somewhere.
ReplyDeleteMay his soul continue to RIP
ReplyDeleteSo touching,continue to rest wif the Lord #Toba!
ReplyDeleteOMG! I couldn't hold back the tears. Sleep on beautiful soul and may the Holy Spirit comfort the loved ones.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a pity, just take heart
ReplyDeleteIt's such a pity, just take heart
ReplyDeleteSo sad,so it's a year already. May d murderers be found..Rip Toba..and HBD Tolu
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It's not a year
Deleteso heartbroken right now... it is well Tolu.
ReplyDeleteEngee says so via my Techno
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ReplyDeleteSuch a sad, painful loss. #justicefortylerfray
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Eyah so sad may God continue to grant u the strength to bear his loss
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Tolu
IT IS NEVER EASY TO LOSS A LOVED ONE..I MEET HIM ONCE AT ORIENTAL HOTEL WHEN HE CAME FOR MTN FOOTBALL HUB WITH HIS MOM..GOT SO EMOTIONAL READING THIS WORDS...HBD TOLU
ReplyDeleteWhoa dat was long,buh touchingm
ReplyDeleteMay Tolu continue to rest in perfect peace.
ReplyDeleteRIP
ReplyDeleteSo touchy
Awww... so touching!
ReplyDeleteoh! dear. am shot of words. NOBATA!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo nothing has being done as of yet for the families of those kids murdered in Dubai?! Damn!!1 those well crafted words drew the right reactions! Gosh feel so sad!!
ReplyDeleteSo sad this young lad is no more may his Soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteMiss indomie says so.
may his soul rest in perfect peace
ReplyDeleteGEJ hasn't done anything... rubbish govt. May he rest in peace
ReplyDeleteVery Touching. Time heal all wounds girl. I am sure Toba is blessing you with all that you are missing. Cheer up gal. Toba loves you and would want you to be happy. And a Happy birthday to you from me.
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ReplyDeleteRIP
ReplyDeleteVery touching and painful as well.May he continue to rip. Madam may the almighty God replace your pains with an everlasting joy.
ReplyDeleteWow so touching...can't help but tears rolling dowm...
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Tolu. It is well with you. God will make you happy again, you will experience JOY again. Stay strong. I love you
ReplyDeleteso sad. the fact that nothing has been done by our government up until this moment is even more heart breaking. may he truly RIP.
ReplyDeleteO.M.G d loss of a sibling is never forgotten
ReplyDeleteDis is realy touching
May his soul continue to rest in eternal peace.
So touchinggggggggggggg, hmmm rest on bro. HBD DEAR SISTER.
ReplyDeleteIt is well..Chai
ReplyDeleteVery touching....is a pity RIP
ReplyDeleteSo touching. Continue to rest in perfect peace Toba. God knows best
ReplyDeleteHBD tolu and continue too rest in peace toba
ReplyDeletethis is so sad. wish l a have the right words to console. May God heal console Toba's family. Tolu pls take heart, it is well.
ReplyDeleteAarrrrwww! So enthralling,
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in the bosom of the Lord.
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That was so touching and i was almost crying. May his soul RIP.
ReplyDeleteMay his soul rest in peace...Amen,take heart,and Happy birthday to u...cheers.
ReplyDeleteTouching words.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace. I pray justice be done. #lindagiveawayonmymind
ReplyDeleteAww RIP Toba.
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Linda.... Is it January 15th or February 15th. If so, the date does not correlate.
ReplyDeleteThe sister's birthday is on the 15th of January.. While the guy died on the 15th of February...
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Dis brought tears 2 my eyes. SO TOUCHING!!! If only I cld turn back d hands of time & had d power 2 do certain tins, somple wld neva be left unpunished.
ReplyDeleteHBD Tolu...BE STRONG!!
Hapi birthda Tolu and rest in peace brother
ReplyDeleteI wish his soul rest in Jesus Name. Amen.
ReplyDeleteSo sad...may his soul continue to rest in peace + HBD to d sister
ReplyDeleteAwww...tolu always had a strong bond wv toba.its so sad...R.I.P toba
ReplyDeleteHBD Tolu. May Toba's soul RIP.
ReplyDeleteI hope at the end of the day, this investigation will yield some meaningful result
ReplyDeleteMAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
ReplyDeleteRIP Toba... God knows best
ReplyDeleteAwwww....brot tears 2 my eyes....HBD Tolu Falode
ReplyDeleteMay his soul and souls of all departed Rest in peace amen
ReplyDeletemy heart really goes out to the Falodes. I'm a mother and I just can't imagine what it would be like to lose a kid. Or lose a sibling....God grant them peace pls.
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So touching....RIP toba....happy birthday Tolu
ReplyDeleteRip toba...happy birthday tolu
ReplyDelete..... so so touching... my his soul rest in perfect peace...
ReplyDeletebrother, have eternal rest with the Lord amen.
ReplyDeleteVery touching words..may his soul continue to rest in peace and i hope they get justice for his death
ReplyDeleteAhh touching,rest in peace Tobaz
ReplyDeleteReally touching......may his soul continue to rest in d bosom of our Lord Jesus.
ReplyDeleteSo touching,May his soul rip
ReplyDelete*tears so touching
ReplyDeleteHappy bday Tolu. Yes Toba is indeed wishing you hbd. He will forever live in your heart. God will grant you and your mum the fortitude to bear the loss. Continue to REst in Peace TOba aka Tyler fray. The Lord will fight your fight for you.
ReplyDeleteRIP TOBA, so touching
ReplyDeleteIt's well. God will judge
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