After an eight-year fight with stroke, my brother-in-law, Elder Kalu Nsi, popularly known as Uncle Kens, passed away on the 10th of Oct 2016. He entered my life when he began dating Nkolika, my sister. My sister was in the University at the time studying accountancy. I was very skeptical at the time wondering how she will cope with married life and the university. It all worked out well at the end and she graduated with flying colors. I remember spending my first working year with them when Uncle K. as we fondly called him, helped me to secure a job with the Anambra State Broadcasting Services. I then went on to study at the University of Nigeria Nsukka but spent a huge part of my holidays with them. Uncle K. and Nkolika have been married for Forty-Six years. For me, the best symbol of their relationship—aside from their wonderful children—is the peace and harmony that existed between them. I enjoyed my time with them and always looked forward to going back to their house. He was a pillar of support and a much-loved brother-in-law. Together they valued family and home and their children were raised up as God fearing. They have four wonderful children all grown up and married with grandchildren for my sister and the late husband, a further testimony of their hard work. Uncle K spent years in the broadcasting industry. You cannot mistake that voice and name during the Nigerian- Biafra war “ Here is the news read by Kalu Nsi” He became a house hold name and was much loved by all and sundry. The nature of his job meant that they lived in various state in Nigeria but finally settled down in Abia state Uncle K. was a very active sports man. He used to play the game of Tennis and was involved in tournaments. I was amazed when he was struck down by this illness. The tall, handsome and energetic uncle K. Who could have imagined that he could be struck down by stroke at such a young age. Uncle K. your suffering is now over, May You Rest In Perfect Peace. You touched so many lives with your kindness, caring, loving and peaceful nature. You will surely be missed. God saw you suffering for long And a cure was not meant to be. So he put his arms around you And whispered 'Come to Me'. With tearful eyes we watched you As we saw you pass away. Although we loved you deeply, Your Golden Heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us. He only takes the best. Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on, And cherished memories never fade Even though a loved one is gone, Those we love can never be More than a thought apart, For as long as there is memory, They'll live on in the heart. On behalf of our entire Udeagbala family here and abroad we wish you farewell. Rest in perfect peace.