Nollywood actor Francis Duru writes a touching tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi, in celebration of what would have been his 16th birthday.
The actor shared a photo of his late son and reflected on how he had eagerly anticipated his 16th birthday, only to have his life tragically cut short.
Francis Duru poignantly admitted that the loss has been incredibly difficult for their family, as his son’s absence can never be filled.
Francis Duru confessed that the pain of his son’s passing still lingers, but he trusts that God has a reason for it.
He shared that his family deeply misses him, and the loss has left a gaping void. Since his son’s death, the school bus no longer stops at their house, his mother weeps daily, and he often cries in private.
Francis also revealed that his friends still ask him, with a piercing gaze, what happened to his son.
“Nna. Today, you were going to be 16
But the cold hands of death snatched you from us. You looked forward to this day, was so excited. We all looked forward to it, but life happened to you and you retired so early. Son, it has not been easy bc you left a very big hole in our hearts. Why you left and how you left, still bothers us. It’s not been easy, no one can ever or will ever replace you. It hurts but God knows why, your fond memories, they comfort us all. We miss you, your warm smiles and words of affirmation, and your arms on my shoulder. The last mayonnaise is still I see your friends remaining. Since you left, the school bus doesn’t come again. Can’t remember when I last ate bread. Such a big vacuum. I see your friends and the look in their eyes, still asking what happened. Mummy weeps each day while I do mine in the dark. Frances and Soso, all of us, Grandma has your picture always. Thanks for parenting you. Nna we can’t cut your cake today. We still love you and still feel you are around. You were such a wonderful kid. All the same, happy posthumous birthday day my champ. Continuously rest in the bosom of the lord. Adieu son. We love you loads”.