Gone with the wind (YINKA OLONODE)

  And so, tonight for the first time, I felt what it truly was like to be o the other side, a side where no one is watching and you can actually slip into delirium or better still, try to end what is not yours to begin with. I guess to take your life is a selfish act, I finally realise the pain behind it, the hurt and tears that follows right behind it.

Yes, although I learnt how to finally fix my own lamp holder and connect the wires on my own without the help of an electrician, I still can not fix the hole in my heart as a dear friend is gone. Yes, he was older, but every bit of a tough big brother (Not the reality series though), but it seems strange right? well, I guess we all will never know what it feels like to commit suicide. And for those who have made an attempt(hm), lets just say it takes a lot for a man to end his own life(trust me! I know what I mean). To be lonely is the first step, critics then set in, life takes its own toll but in the end, you win!

Now he is gone, who will take care of the love(s) of his life? Its God! He alone can make this pain go away, and as you sleep (Yinka ), know you inspired me as we "had" many things in common, I choose to take all the positives, and build on what you would have loved to dream about and achieve it. I love you bro, sleep tight, till we meet again.(Then again, I wonder how come he is not friends with all these people on face book! and they claim to know him? wow, people, let us pray.

TRIBUTE

Tribute for former model and Rhythm OAP, Yinka Olonode, who reportedly jumped to his death from the rooftop restaurant of hotel in Portland, USA on Monday April 29th (Read story HERE) by the mother of his 10 month old baby, Lillie Halpern.

Dear Yinka,

LILLIE HALPERN

Blessed man, brother, friend, love, father. I miss you so much in mind, body, and spirit. I never loved somebody as deeply as I loved you. If I could have caught you to stop your fall, I would have been there. May your light shine abundantly! I am not ready to say goodbye and I hope we will meet again in another time and another place. Your time was too short. Your gifts were so special. Your smile was so pure. Your mind was a ladder of intellect and curiosity brimming with childlike imagination. We will miss your presence. I leave all things in God's hands. Love and peace. RIP Yinka Olonode 

With Universal Love, Lillie Halpern

Olukayode Sogeke

Still finding it so hard to accept has we never dreamed it this way, Urs was a life with much possibility, faith and fun which touched many; having you has a friend has been a big experience. I remember sharing scriptures with you, Demeji, Olumide and Micheal at our house fellowship. I remember the time we spent living together at 1004, I remember ur first audition with MTN our excited and full of faith you were knowing you nailed it, I remember the young man you prayed for who got healed, I remember your faith so strong even when falling in trouble you always trust God to get you out of it and he never failed . Only if you could have called. as with friends even though they might be many, you have always been rooted in hearts of those you lead to Christ and many who truly cared for you.

Keshy Kenny

everytime I try to write something; I freeze; literally FREEZE. im upset, confused, sad, agitated...Yinka! I cant help but reminisce on days at camp, especially Rescue camp in Lekki when we played pool (snooker) and had bets on who was a better player. It was always a contest between me and you; an argument we never resolved. (I still think im a better pool player though).
This is one of those times when I wish I had super powers; rewind time and stay more in touch with you. I miss you my brother/friend/cousin/sparring partner...
Cant u just post up and say it was all a misunderstanding, and that you are still alive?!?

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  Akinola Ak Adesoji Kenny you read my mind.
  I keep wishing he'll post up & say it was a case of mistaken identity, he faked his death or something.....

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  Keshy Kenny But at the end of it all, Baba God knows it all. It is just sooooo unnerving to hear such; and with all the unanswered questions hanging thick in the air; .......

Usoro Essien

In tears I write, Dear friend why did you have to go that way! A piece of me is gone and it hurts so bad. Just got a mail from a friend of urs who was in contact with u in your last days, she said u spoke quite often about reaching out to me in your pain. My brother God knows best though my heart would not be consoled. I would take solace in His infinite grace and mercy and thank God for the life you lived and the lives you touched. Adieu my friend and you would forever live in my heart and memories!

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  Femi Eyitayo Hi, please tell me and everyone else who reads this, what was yinka like in his final days? Was he distressed? Did he sound distressed? Did he give away somehow his intention of suicide? Was he mentally ill perhaps? Please answer these and provide any useful feedback, thanks a lot

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  Fade Adegbehingbe Usoro, I am sure if he got a chance to talk to you in his last days, he won,t have done this. He listened to you back then. He must have been lonely. It hurts......

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  Well, its all done and said.

  
  

  
  

  Bamidele V. Osagie