“For whoever, will save his life shall lose it and whoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it” (Matthew 16:25)

Daddy Legon, as we affectionately called him, was indeed a father, a Reverend and a family man. He was not only a father to his children but to all who had interactions with him.

In the academic circle, he was perceived to be “the lecturer who was very difficult to please,” however, when I got to know him, I realized it was a misconception. His principle was simple, do the right thing and do it well. He had so much in-depth knowledge about the customs and traditions of the Ga-Adangme people and he would waste no time in juxtaposing it with scripture to make a point.

Daddy Legon married our Aunt, and he was that one in-law who treated all our aunties as his wives and their children as his own. He graced all family gatherings, even during the time we lost our brother and it was obvious at the time that he had sight and health challenges. He was selfless, stayed focused, determined and fought gallantly till the very end, like the “Christian Soldier, marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before.”

We have indeed lost an advisor, a caring and loving father, a reverend minister who interceded on our behalf, fortified us with prayers and fed our Souls with the word of God.

Daddy Legon, we sincerely appreciate everything you have done for the entire family. You were a perfect daddy!!

Rest in Peace, Daddy.