Forji Amin George: " Simply Irreplaceable" !!!

Eulogy: DO Fonya Felix Morfaw---"Simply Irreplaceable"

Mr. Fonya Felix Morfaw was a man that nobody can ever replace, at least in my heart. I was just one year old when we both lost our father (Efuetanjoh Ambrose Morfaw-Forji). When he began his career as a Civil Administrator in 1990, one of the first things he did was take full custody of me.

He achieved a lot in his lifetime both in terms of career and personal development, and saw in my eyes the same dreams he had for himself, when he was my age, and so dearly wanted me to follow his footsteps. At every stage in my life, he recommended the way forward for me, which always paid off.

Today, I am a Doctoral student in International Law at the University of Helsinki, all thanks to his blessings and support. This is indeed a sad day for all of us. Not only our family but Cameroon has lost such a great person. He died in flying colors, on duty, serving the country he always loved so much. The Latin maxim says it best: “Dulce et Decorum est…” I strongly believe sharing our grief this day with world-wishers would help us ease our burden.

He always found some time, despite his tight administrative schedules to be with his family and people he cared for. By and large, he knew when to be serious and when to crack a joke. He was such a kind man, clothing many when they had nothing to wear, giving many food when they were hungry, a place to sleep when they were wanting, …and above all, he taught many how to fish, including myself. He was a God-fearing man, and I am convinced that he has traveled to Heaven to meet our dad, brothers and sisters.

I am convinced that my brother left some things undone, some of which he did not even get the chance to start. I am committed to continuing what he has started and where he ended, and hopefully God will be with me, just as he was with him.

Amin George Forji (c) (R)
June 2008