By David Mahdi Koroma, Winnipeg, Canada. July 13, 2024.

40 days after he was murdered in cold bold, Abubakarr Koroma popularly know as BAX was finally laid to rest on Friday July 12th at the Saint Boniface cemetery in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada.

Family, friends, and some members of the Sierra Leone community came together to say their final goodbyes and pay their last respect to the late Bax who would have turned 47 years on July 31st.

Bax younger sister Mariatu Koroma who flew in from Toronto said she was lost for words . “ My brother was a beautiful quiet soul, always with a lovely smile. He was humble and made friends everywhere he went.

He was kind and generous, willing to give his last dollar to whomever asked even if he did not have any” Mariatu said amidst sobbing tears

Quoting from the Books of Revelations Abraham Casimo, Bax uncle , says even though it is hard to say goodbye to Bax. “ One day Jesus will wipe away our tears and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain any more"

Pastor Marcella Ngegba in her “ Message of Hope’ sermon encouraged people to be steadfast in prayers. ‘We must not depart from the gospel and the teachings of Jesus Christ. We are assured of his love when we have him in our lives “ she added.

The outpour of love and words of encouragement at the graveside from family members and friends about the life of Bax brings to life some touching moments . “Bax is gone but his memories will always be with us Rest in peace brother ” a close friend AMADU Main Bowl Kamara said while sobbing.

Members of the Sierra Leone community and well wishers are invited to A Celebration of Life for the late Bax Saturday July 13th at 1pm at the South Winnipeg Community Center, 666 Silverstone Avenue, Winnipeg, MB.

The family encourages all to come out and pay tribute to Abubkarr Bax Koroma