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Happy Birthday Son, Forever 26

This day, thirty-five years ago, in a faraway land, Jeggan was born. But life’s curtains forever drawn at twenty-six. His purpose and earthly mission accomplished Then, just as he entered this world And without fretting or fussing He peacefully slipped into the...

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Remembering Jeggan Cole: 2014-2022 – Eight Years Strong

GRIEF WORK AND HEALING It so happened that on the eight-year anniversary of Jeggan’s passing, I celebrated a milestone birthday. Even with life’s trauma, it is a momentous and joyful time to be alive and for that I am eternally grateful. I have no doubt in my mind...

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Jeggan Cole 2014-2021 – Seven Year Anniversary

Seven Year Anniversary: Counting My Blessings Through the Lens of the Pandemic. Celebrating another year into my journey of grief and healing against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. It goes without saying that the past year has been tough with widespread...

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Happy birthday to my son in heaven! 

Thirty-two years ago to the day,I welcomed a beautiful baby into my world.He was the joy and pride of my life And soon, became my identity. I watched him grow into a man,Just an everyday regular guyWho fussed about nothing Yet discussed everything.With a grin on...

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Memoir – Jeggan’s 5th Anniversary – May 19, 2019

Remembering Jeggan O. Cole 2014 - 2019 Feeling Incredibly Blessed! In my write-up this year, I choose to view my journey through the lens of God’s incredible and manifold blessings. It is with much humility and gratefulness of heart that I say with confidence that...

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Greater Sense of Purpose and Hope

JEGGAN O. COLE: July 3, 1987 - May 19, 2014 FOURTH ANNIVERSARY (May 19) - TRIBUTE   It is here again! It sneaked up on me: May 19, 2018, four years to the day. What an incredible journey and what a life! At this time of the year, I find myself penning down my...

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A son is born, A son is gone!

Come nigh all you who mourn From whence you come? North, South, East and West. A son is born, a son is gone!   You gather together to mourn Who is it you mourn? Mother, father daughter or son? Indeed for a son – a son that is gone   You gather together at...

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My Tribute to Jeggan- Fanta Bayo

There was always something about Jeggan that drew everyone to him. Maybe it is his smile, his calm voice, and his quiet sense of humor.  He was a charismatic and loving individual who went the extra mile for his friends.  But that was not my first impression of him....

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Tributes to Jeggan Cole – M.I.S Alumni

TRIBUTES TO JEGGAN COLE M.I.S. ALUMNI MODUPEH ELIZABETH NJIE-SENGHORE: When I heard of Jeggan’s passing, like many others I was in complete and utter shock. How could such a bright light and spirit suddenly be no more? Someone with such a bright future just.. gone…...