Memorial to Ebenezer Laing, 1931 - 2015.

Tribute to a Great Mentor Finally, they flowed down uncontrollably The tears that had been held back Since the day the very sad news was broken... There he lay, silent and motionless Yet dignified even in his final sleep There he lay... My lecturer, my supervisor, my most senior colleague, my mentor Alas! A chord is broken The music does not sound quite right anymore Yet snippets of your many wise words Sweetly echo in the ear... “Carry on, Eureka, carry on...” “Be mindful of health and safety...” “Encourage the students...” “Take good care of the children...” Oh, Prof! James and I miss you already, but the children will miss you more You were like a grandpa to them Your framed picture of “Madam Yaa” at age 6 still adorns our living room wall For the very first time, “Mr. Kwadwo” did not want to see the funeral brochure That mummy had brought home this time No doubt, the contents would underscore the finality of your departure But the young man is in denial This piece would be incomplete without mention of the extension of your kindness To my sister Josephine and her children, Jason and Jessica There is only one word to describe your keen interest in the development of people: AWESOME! We are grateful to God for the many years that He gave you to us Fare thee well, great mentor Rest in perfect peace