Cyprians A Forbin - Online Memorial Website

Oh me Oh me.
Like yesterday almost. The difference is that today is a Sunday where as you departed on Thursday. However the fact remains April 16th, it is. And will be.

It is Easter Brother! 
Your absence greatly felt
References made by the kids as if you were next door.
Though absent but forever present.

We wait no more for what point is there
Life can be full yet so empty
Empty sometimes because a prsence is absent
Absence does not make the heart fonder
Fonder became a heart ache
Felt by many but expressed by few

I have an Algebra resource
What good is it now? I look at it and sing Jerusalem My happy home.

In heaven you will teach Math to the little ones
Yes you are there. Not a doubt in my heart
A great addition to the Angel Gabriel's Team and father to Prince Forbin

Lu again!!!
 

Within me,  I know you are  have been nearby sometimes
I always wonder what you would have thought of things today
I sometimes I could start that sentence for you in that slow deliberate way you spoke
I sometimes create a scene in my head and daydream it unfold 

 Within me, I know you are peaceful
Within me, I know you believe in my point of views
Within me, I know you will always be that strong shoulder I can lean on 

Within me you stand tall
slide by instead of walk by
brush by instead of a gentle tap
smile broadly displaying a set of white teeth

Within me I still see the afro
Within me, I enjoy watching your dance steps
Within me, I know you are at peace, ecstatic and laughing

Within me, life is a stage and the part you played remains.


Lu 

My dear uncle, is very sadden for my to write, but I have to. It seem it was like yesterday when Sister Agie called me on monday March 30th at about 1030, to go get you from her house and take you to your doctor in Philadephia. I remebered I was at the laundary matt, so I told her I will be done by about 1400. Not long after you called and asked when I will be there, that you have to get ther as soon as possible, so I called Paul to come help me, so we can go toghther with the kids and pick you up. We took you to the hospital, so you will get better, not knowing that in about two week or so on April 16,2015, I will be closing your eyes forever crying, and saying good bye. When we got to Philadephia, I saw the relife on your face, that shows now I can feel better, and you said, " Relindis you don't known how I feel, now the doctors can put me a catheter like before, so I can urinate". After saying that, I remember you saying in the car to my husband, that " Paul, I am jeousy watching you drinking water, because I can't". At the hospital, you were so welcome by the staft there, everyone who passed by called you by name. You could not sit still, so my self and the children took turn pushing  youin a wheel chair around unit you were admitted in a room. We left late, promising to see you after Easter. On Holy Thurday, I spoke to you and you said to me, Relindis  when I get better, I want you to cook me okara soup with dry fish, stock fish, then I said with all the paticulules, you said yes. Easter came and gone, you were still in the hospital. On mercy Sunday, April 12, the children and I went to church and say the Rosary on your behalf.  During the Rosary, Paul-clement(papa), said to me, momy "I pray to God so uncle CY should get better." After that my kids asked me, momy is  God going to make Uncle CY feel better as the priest said. On Wedesday at about 2230, I got a called from Sis Agie, just crying on the phone and speaking in Bawa. I drop the phone, and then called Bro. Steve, who said it is about bro. Cy not doing well that the hospital just called. We left Maryland to Phil , unfortunely we got stocked in the traiff for more than 3 hours at the same spot, just about 20 mins from the hospital. While we were sitting in traiff, a call came in at about 0455, from the hospital that you are gone. We arrived the hospital at about 0830, you were still warm, your eyes opened, so bro steve and I had to closed them, I felt you were still breathing and you were moving, but it was only because I did not want to accept that you were gone, wish I still can't believe. Anyway we love and missed, but your creator loves you more and he wanted to see you. Good by my uncle, say hello to my grand parents, mama Anastasia, Polycarp, papa Aloys, sis christiane, papa and mama Kima, and all our family members who are up there.
Adieu bro. Cy, till we meet again.
Love, Relindis.

That voice.  That accent.  That wonderfully stubborn, "I'll do as a I please" attitude.  Yes, Cyprians, these are the memories of you that will be enshrined in my memory forever.  Your life spanned not merely seven decades, but two continents.  Both of which are incredible acomplishments.  I hope you had some fun along the way.  My deepest condolences to your family. 

What fond memories I have of you!

-energetic
-your engagement in laughter, your unforgettable smile!
-your amazing work ethics
-your love for life
-your genuine caring attitude, always reaching out to othersl
-You had the art of finding am amswer for those who inquired of you.
-A man of worth!

In football fans cheer for their favorite team when iit makes a touchdown
and when the team wins there is applauding, standind ovasions, and mega joy!

You had a great life, lived it well, and took your flight to your destination, and upon your touchdown in Heaven,  the angels of the heaven welcomed you with a standing ovation and angelic cheers.  You smiled with gratitude as you exclaimed,
"I'm home!  I can only imagine the happiness you felt!

 Enjoy your new home to the max!

You will always be remembered and missed.

We will always hold a special place in our hearts until we meet again. 

Tina
 

You were always so concerned about us and you would be so happy when you saw or head from any of us. You were our kind loving and gentle bro. We loved having you around. My fervent prayer is that the good Lord will grant you eternal rest. Adieu
Abang Grace. 

My son Cyprian, life has been a strungle for me a long while now: amputation, blindness yet in all i had consolation with you by me and hoped that you will bury me. Now the reverse is true. Truly, the news of your death remains so shucking and embarasing. However, if the Lord says yes, who can say no. Adieu.
Mami Lily.

The time has come for us to say good bye. Good bye I must say and believe it too. My raw emotions of sadness and loss are mixed with a sense of hope and eternal perspective. I know you are in a better place where there is no pain, grief and sorrow; a place of communion and eternal bliss.  I must put things into perspective and get control of my grief because your comfort and happiness comes first. I remembered packing a few personal belongings of yours as you prepared to journey to Philadelphia. Little did I know that you will not be coming home again. You and I were to travel to Cameroon in the second week of May. You agreed to go with me for a brief visit. What happened that you gave up? It is not for me to comprehend because it is beyond comprehension.

Nevertheless, I will keep to my end of the promise. I will accompany you to Cameroon in the second week of May. Unfortunately to say good bye to you instead of visiting with relatives as you had planned.  What more can I say?

Our hearts are filled with an emptiness and heaviness at the same time. No, time has done nothing to ease the pain.  The almighty God knows better. He thought it wise that it was time you joined his gang of angels making people’s dreams come true.

In Ps 23, “.Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me … my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Good bye Dearest Brother Cyprian. Until we meet again. Our son Prince will be waiting to hold your hand. It has been five years since we said good bye to him too. Kahlil Gibran once said, “When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” 

Go with God. Until we meet again.

Lucia

Uncle Cy, Man of class, and substance. It has really been difficult for me to accept your passing. I was going to get back to you the same day that you finally slept in the hands of the lord. 

Uncle, I remember admiring you a lot growing up as a little boy. You were full of life and vitality and worth emulating. Unfortunately, we never had the opportunity to meet later on in life. Back in Cameroon I ran in to some of your friends, who said how stylish and dandy you were. One finance worker in Buea, went as far as telling me that you and your friends from Nigeria, use to organise all the social gatherings in Mamfe, during summer holidays. All these positive comments made me very proud to have had you as an uncle.

I was thinking that we were going to meet someday, so I could relate to you some of these stories in person. It is now very certain that, this would not be on earth. Uncle Cy, you lived your life, the way it was destined. Greet my grandparents and aunt, till we meet to part no more.

 

Conrad Mbongwo.

On a number of occasions when Stephen and I spoke on the phone, I asked after you, brother Cyprian. Although we were on the phone I could hear and then see the boundless joy and pride with which Stephen talked about you. Such fondness!

On those occasions, I also remembered my childhood and deep reverence for you. You spoke deliberately, emphatically and with authority. Wao, such power! As a child, I was secretly scared of you and, childishly, never thought you could die. So, you can imagine how shock I was when I heard the sad news of your passing.

You were such fortitude, a force of nature and I bet you, most men quietly wished they had a small piece of that gift which GOD blessed you with. May we borrow some of it now - the family needs it - to stay strong, focused and loving.
Rest in peace, brother CY, rest in perfect peace! 

Hello big brother,
I've now gathered myself together to say the first of my farewell messages after your untimely departure from us at 4:55am on Thursday, April 16 2015. After spending basically the weekend of 13th with you, i promised to see you again on Thursday the 16th before sister Agie and i left your hospital room that Sunday night at about 8:30pm.
I kept my own part of the deal. I came back that Thursday with Relindis and sister Agie but you had decided to go with THE ALMIGHTY three hours before we arrived. I am quite sure, knowing you the way i do, that was your own way to spare us the agony of saying farewell.
I spent most of my childhood years trying to dress, walk and talk like you. Even though you were several years older most of your friends always referred to me as Cyprian. I still remember as if it was yesterday when i was only about fifteen one of your friends, George called me CY and i corrected him that i am Stephen. He asked me what was the difference. I was dumbfounded. I thought my response was as clear as night and day that needed no clarification. He went on to say whether you are what you are still Cyprian's younger brother, and, that Mr. Stephen will never change.
You came to confirm with him after he told you our encounter.
As i said, i've just now realized and reluctantly accepted the fact that i can no longer see you but i am sure i will always hear your voice. You told me a lot of things you would like to accomplish. One that stands out was your desire to assemble the family together in Cameroon and emphasize the need to unite. I am here to inform you that you may still have your wish for the family to assemble,if Cameroon Embassy here grant us permission to take you to Cameroon as you requested. But this time you'll attend only in spirit, because you'll forever live in our hearts. My regards to our entire family out there especially our parents and siter.
I will always miss you.
Your Jr. brother,
Steve.

Last time, I remember saying "Goodbye" was when you were leaving Cameroon to go to America, back in the 80's. I will remember the times we would talk on the phone and it would go on for hours. You were a true big brother.  I will forever cherish your honesty and you will be greatly missed. May your soul rest in perfect peace. 

I worked with CY many years ago at Lifetime Asssitance.  He was a good friend and helped me a lot at work and in life.  I always think of him when I see someone drinking a Guiness beer because that is what he would order when we all went out.  I am very sorry to hear of his passing.  I have lots of pictures of him I will find and share with you.

Brother CY, on Mercy Sunday when I helped you with your meal, you said you wpuld kick me on the mouth. We all laughed and we taught you were getting better since you still had your sense of humor. On Wednesday 4/15/15 arround 1030PM, my phone rang and I picked up and spoke to the CTCA hospital staff. My heart almost stopped as I attempt to calm down and listen to the nurse. She spoke for a few minutes but all I heard was "hurry and come down here." We shall all see one another again. I am sad but I know you are with the Lord Almighty, our Creator, Father and Savior. I will never cease praying for you. I hope you will continue to pray for us too. I was waiting for you to get better so you can put my house in proper order as you did two years ago. I know our parents will be waiting for you with open arms. We will remember you always.

I will miss so much dear brother.  

I still remember vividly how you promised to move closer to the family when you get better. With all what you were going through you still had the energy to call everyone on the phone. I still have the voice messages you left on my phone. Even my little boy, Benedictson, though not understanding anything yet, was able to hear your voice  on the phone and smile. We will  all surely miss you. On the other hand, though we mound your loss we believe you are with God where you are free from the sufferings of this world.

We talked quite a bit these past 2 years! Almost like we've been buddies for long time - some conversations very open for an Uncle! I found in you a person full of life and not to be deterred by negativity. You spoke of concerns about family and need for respect and togetherness. You illness was not going to stop you from pursuing your plans for the future. I know you'll continue even with the lord to look down and smile!

Rest In Pease with Lord Uncle!

Your, nephew Aloys Mbongwo. 

Uncle CY. My mother picked me up from school on April 16th and proceeded to tell me that you have moved to the world beyond. This is a day I will never forget. My body went limb and my mouth became dry. I could not speak for the rest of our journey home. My eyes began burning in uncontrolled tears as I cry hard for not having the opportunity to say good bye. 

Our time together has been shortened; I am only 13 but the memories we shared will last forever. You enjoyed our conversations as we discussed my passion for the weather. On your visits you will assist me with my algebra homework. Most especially, I will cherish the time we stood together on the railing and watch the Niagara Falls. Thank you for everything. God has called you and you are now in a better place.
RIP
Peter Forbin 

My uncle was an honerable person. Everytime we spoke, he always encouraged me to keep working hard in school and in physical activity. He would always call me on the phone to see how my siblings and I were doing. He told me, I could be a better soccer player than my dad even though he supported my interest in other sports.
Dear Uncle CY, may your soul rest with the Lord in peace. 
My Love always.
Jay 

My Dear Uncle CY,
This is Nevaeh writing about our time together. The videos you saved on your phone reminded me of our playful times together. You remind me of my childhood because we did a lot of videos then. You remind me of a dancing flower cause you kept growing other people 's love. You remind me of Niagra falls cause you went there with me. You remind me of lots of things but the best thing is love. You will miss my 9th birthday on May 18, 2015. I will miss you sooo much. I love you too.
Nevaeh-Lyonelle