Sad news indeed. May his killer(s) be brought to book and may his soul rest in perfect peace. Baba On Wed, Nov 19, 2014 at 8:56 PM, Y Jallow <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > > Obituary: The Late Seydou Ba > > > > By Yero Jallow > > > > I was alerted to the death of Mr. Seydou Ba, a Senegalese national, whom I > happen to know from early 2000. Seydou was my neighbor in Gaithersburg, > Maryland. Seydou was in his mid-forties. According the news report (Source: > http://www.wbaltv.com/news/mans-body-discovered-monday-in-car-in-millersville/29772530), > Seydou was found in his car and pronounced death on the spot in the early > hours of Monday November 17th 2014. > > > > Seydou studied in Russia to the level of graduate studies, after which he > moved with his Russian wife to Maryland. He continued studying while in the > Washington DC area. He was so eager for education. > > > > Seydou was such a humorous person, shared his rides, and always willing to > share humorous moments. Upon seeing this video clip from WBALTV, Seydou's > one time happy and kind memories, his face, and overall spirit struck me > hard. Seydou was largely defined by generous nature and the lasting smile > he carried on his face, a man truly free in his heart and spoke openly in > sociable language. I was left speechless for a minute, owing to the > terrible way he is lost. For one thing I can say, a kind spirited soul like > Seydou does not deserve death in such a brutal nature. As investigations > continue to find his killers, I hope the perpetuators will be apprehended > and brought to justice. > > > > An immigrant’s life remains a life of struggle. Seydou is a typical > example of a determined young man who left the beautiful shores of Africa > for greener pastures as in education and employment. Seydou got the > education and eloquence. He was a star in his areas of studies. His > education, specialty and experience could have been better utilized in the > African continent. Blame it to under development and lack of a work force > to support its citizens. That is all the more reasons why African leaders > must move fast from dictatorship to developing the nation, so educated > young men and women can have places to work, live in peace and contribute > their quotas to nation’s development. > > > > I wanted to share his memories with you all, to solicit your prayers, for > his soul to eternally rest. May the Almighty God, owner of majesty and > honor, give Seydou the best of receptions with high salutes from the ever > obedient angels. Seydou will be greatly missed and rest in peace till we > meet again. > > > "There is no god but Allah; & Muhammad (SAW) is His messenger" > > Kind Regards, > Yero. > > ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ To > unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web > interface at: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/gambia-l.html > > To Search in the Gambia-L archives, go to: > http://listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?S1=gambia-l To contact the > List Management, please send an e-mail to: > [log in to unmask] > ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ > ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/gambia-l.html To Search in the Gambia-L archives, go to: http://listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?S1=gambia-l To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask] ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤