By Seyifunmi Odunuga
The final home journey for late Warrant Officer 2 Gabriel Laluyi Esan Taiwo was held on Saturday, 8th of May,2021 with thanksgiving service at Methodist Church Nigeria, Ilare, in Osun state.
At the service, the priest in charge commended the fast response of the deceased children to the request of the Church within a short period of notice, saying. ” it shows the children are building on their father’s legacy.
After preaching the words of God, two officers of the Nigerian army paid last respect to late Taiwo Esan’s remains while the Paul bearer, O.Y Best Band and funeral services carried the corps from the Church to his residence to perform the dust to dust with the children dancing joyfully to the band tunes.
The interment took place at his residence, Akinluade’s compound, Ilare where the dust to dust rite was performed by wives, children, clergy and family friends while the reception followed immediately at Catholic Primary School Field, Ilare, Osun state.
The occasion was graced by cream la de cream of the society from all walks of life. De Amazing Music Rockery led by Oluwakayode Micheal Ojeme (amazing kaykeys) made the occasion colourful with top-notch music while children, family friends danced away.
Children, grandchildren, family friends spoke about the good deed of late Taiwo Esan’s lifestyle worthy to be emulated.
The event was packaged and covered by Apreel 1 Events Management and Events TV.
