It is said that people are grouped into three categories: Those who make things happen; those who watch things happen; and those who wonder what’s happening. Chief Solomon Oladipo Soewu was certainly in the first category.
He was a man whose life was an embodiment of rare virtues — a patriot, a legend, a priceless gem, irreplaceable; a precious and remarkable mariner, a jolly good fellow, a man of good character, standing for values and truth all the time.
So then, how do we begin to write on, or pay tribute to such a wonderful man without shedding tears? It’s impossible, but it is a reality… Solomon is gone; called forth out of life. The news of his passing came like a thunderbolt to many people, especially those of us who had the privilege of close contact with him.
Pa. Soewu was indeed a good man, friend, son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle & father-in-law & mentor to a lot of people while he was alive.
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