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Omar Ibrahim

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10th October 2022



Death is cruel. It is sudden and shocking. It just happens. One minute life goes on as usual. The next minute a life is gone. It was hard hearing about your passing. I had never dreamed or imagined it would happen. When I heard it, I paused. I got confused and then I felt drained. It was shocking to me. Knowing that I tried to get confirmation. I called all your numbers to try and get a hold of you. I still could not believe it. I am still not believing it.

You were the last person I would have thought would pass on. The last time we spoke you were progressing on with your life. You were working hard on your dreams and you had moved out of your home. I encouraged you to detail your life and record it on your blog. I was hoping to continue to assist you. However, I guess it was your time.

We never really had a proper goodbye and there are still a lot of things left unsaid. You were brave, courageous, kind, humorous, ambitious, loving, caring, strong-willed human being. You had so much potential in this life. I knew you would make a big difference. You are going to be missed by a lot of people.



For now bro, Rest In Peace. Thank you for being my friend. I pray that God keeps you. You will be sincerely missed.

 

#RIP

#OmarIbrahim


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