Paul
We are still at a loss of words over losing you. The pain when we heard the news was so gut wrenching but we continue to seek the Lord's strength as we we come to terms to it. You fought a good fight and we admire your tenacity as you battled this illness. You never gave up at any one time. That's just who you were.
We've been friends of Paul since we met in 2003 and over the years our families grew closer as our sons Zach and Solo grew inseparable. You have been an authentic, loving, caring and constant friend and we greatly enjoyed your friendship. You have been there for us through some of the most pivotal moments as a family. Both the good (our wedding, birth and upbringing of the kids) and the bad (family loss and illness). You loved the children in the community and they loved you back. You always pushed them to excel and not to settle for any less. I'm sure this a lesson they will carry into adulthood.
Your optimism and positive outlook on life will always stay with us with you lamenting 'It is well'- 'Kiri bulungi' 'Ndi bulungi' or 'Ojakubba bulungi'.
One of the fondest memories our family will cherish is your Friday evening visits with Solomon. You always came bearing gifts like a bottle of wine or dinner for the families to share. We always stayed up late debating on some of your favorite topics in politics like #45 DT and whatever he had been up to that week. And of course your favorite Icon #44 Barack Obama.
There is so much we could talk about when it came to you and we will continue to treasure those memories. You are a part of us and we will miss you. We thank you for loving us especially our children Zach and Zara. They will miss their Uncle Paul so much. As God Mother and Uncle, we promise to continue to look out and be there for Solo and family.
Rest easy our beloved friend.
Tamale Family (Tamale, Birungi, Zach & Zara)
Atlanta, GA USA
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