I am filled with grief. I have tears welling up my eyes as I sit writing this piece thousands of miles away from the death bed if a dear colleague. Its going to be tough for all of you close to the whole funeral process. This should not be happening. Certainly not to our own flower girl. In the very difficult days at NUC she attracted all to look the other way. The other way that showed the brighter side of life. She accepted that life is not all about doom and gloom. So she lived by example. She laughed infectiously, her natural looks permeated every down cast soul, her choice of dress gave color to the grey life- denying surrounding, her penchant for chatting brought back other colleagues from the brink of despair... even when weak grades would have put them down. The Abie I knew was a shining path: blazing a trail.Certainly she would now do better, having being called to serve her maker directly. My friends arise and celebrate Abie's life. Those who remember her favourite lines and fun things please say it for others to understand the special qualities of our very own mokonde gift, our Freetown child and Mano wife. - Andrew Sorie

A.B.I. as you were fondly called, you were a very dear Sister, friend and confidant. I miss you, my dear. You touched me in many ways during your lifetime. You are one of those friends who, over the years of my life, have taught me what it means to be a true friend. No matter what has gone in my life--the good, the bad, the unlovely--you have been there. Thanks for the time we shared on earth. You invested every moment of your life in family and friends, and will be greatly missed by everyone who has known you. It hurts to know I will never call your number and hear your voice. I love you, and I will miss that voice and smile. I could not have asked for a better friend. My thoughts and sympathy are with your children. whom I know you love so much. You said to me” Yeabu ar don go border Munda nar Ghana. Ar put tam nar a Christian boarding Home so that ee go continue for get good values”. You wanted the best not only for your children for other children. You will always remain in my memory until we meet to part no more.