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A Tribute To Freeman David by fratermathy(m): 10:00am On May 02, 2016 |
On Friday 29th April, 2016, a great intellectual, literati, philosopher and friend departed this world of strife. I got wind of the news the following day and it was difficult to react to it. I became short of words because this friend was so full of life and bubbling with ideas. I have known him all through my years as an undergraduate student and even now, he is one of the few people I can truly call my friend. I remember how we wanted to publish a philosophical book entitled "What Happened to Man?" but for certain circumstances. I remember that we did publish a poem together "How does it feel to be a Problem?" which was published by Saraba Literary Magazine in the Solitude Edition 2013/2014. I remember when we talked about postgraduate studies and its prospects. I remember that he called Sandra James an Athenian beau. I remember that he was a bossom friend, and even beyond so, to the Iwezus; Joy and Ewere. I remember he spoke well about "Blacky" Daniel Nnamani and actually did introduce me to him. I remember our chats; some of which I still have "screen-grabbed". I remember the day you graced Lillysparrow's day with Blacky. I remember our Masonic alignments and ideals. The Hobbessian state of nature. I remember... EVERYTHING! I have not made many friends in the life but you, Freeman David II, are my friend and I'll carry your memory with me, always and forever. You are not dead! I refute this Neitzschean state of affair! You had always been an Existentialist! A Sartrean and a believer of Kierkegaard and Hiedegger! You believed in the power of human FREEWILL in the face of nothingness, absurdity and futility. Why did you compare yourself with Sisyphus? Why did you become Tantalus? You put questions at the lips of everyone! You made me reevaluate reality all day. It was you Freeman, it was you... I am short of words, for the umpteenth time. Alas! The traveller has returned Like an Avatar couched with dust: This is the final initiation. Memento, Memento Mori: From dust we come, To dust we return. "Then out spake brave Horatius, The Captain of the Gate: 'To every man upon this earth Death cometh soon or late. And how can man die better Than facing fearful odds, For the ashes of his fathers, And the temples of his Gods.'" Farewell my bro. We shall meet at the Cosmic gate! -Mathias Orhero 73 Likes 14 Shares
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Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by chocolateme(f): 10:00am On May 02, 2016 |
Adieu dear 4 Likes |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by fratermathy(m): 10:02am On May 02, 2016 |
How does it feel to be a Problem? Freeman David and Mathias Orhero http://www.sarabamag.com/the-solitude-issue/ Do we tread the famished road with the single hope of an oasis at the end? The desert sands shall give no mercy to the man of faith Let us go then from lands we have baptised with pain Let us, like Ulysses, set sail like the Vikings Do we weep for things unseen? Tell me, my kinsman, how it feels to bring goodluck Even when ants have ecstatically ravaged your iron fence. Tell me how it feels to drink from an oasis In the parched mind of a thirsty traveller. Do we weep for the roads not taken? We saw the Kiama bridge and that which goes to Yenagoa Do we require gods to tell us where to go? The soothsayers are out of business now Everyman is his own prophet The desert sands do not forgive penitent feet Neither does the hungry panther put faith in the gods for a meal So tell me! Tell me, oh kinsman, how does it feel to be a problem? What is required for a genius to become a fool? Does it require piety? Does it require taking existence serious? We were sent here to dig a hole A hole which we have dug so deep we no longer see the light I gave a penny to a beggar and he gave it to his brother in penury I clean the guillotine daily, only to be stained with the blood of feeble minds. Finding myself alone Only for my solitude to be arrested by thoughts of things I have lost. When I walked from Carthage to Kanem-Borno, there were no tears of burnt and scratched metals When I listened to Homer, there was no use for words of affliction When I slept in homes built by the intelligence of Masons, there were no natural disasters. The Aare-Ona-Kakanfo has refused to return Maybe the age grades should hunt for him Just ensure the Sultan does not abdicate before I return If I do not return then I am your problem. 30 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by fratermathy(m): 10:06am On May 02, 2016 |
Taken 4 Years ago when we were undergraduates at DELSU. I read English, he read Philosophy. I wanted to be a Professor, he wanted to be a General! ![]() ![]() Its so sad you had to die so young in that ill-fated domestic accident. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() CC; MrLeno 10 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by Edybleketara: 10:14am On May 02, 2016 |
So sad to wake up dis morning to hear a brother is gone. I wish his family well 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by jasysandra(f): 10:15am On May 02, 2016 |
We will miss you love. ![]() ![]() Me for one will miss your big big grammar. Very intelligent you were my friend. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by fratermathy(m): 10:26am On May 02, 2016 |
our chats 1 Like
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Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by fratermathy(m): 10:33am On May 02, 2016 |
Our proposed book 8 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by fratermathy(m): 10:41am On May 02, 2016 |
One of his philosophical musings 1 Like
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Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by Omotayor123(f): 11:16am On May 02, 2016 |
Rest in peace FreemanDave.. We will miss you. Cc. refiner 2 Likes |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by Mediapace: 11:38am On May 02, 2016 |
Rip Freemanan. The guy really loved you when he was alive,i mean IT! Omotayor123: |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by fratermathy(m): 11:42am On May 02, 2016 |
One of his philosophical musings: Aristotle in his famous saying puts it that 'BEING QUA BEING' meaning Being is being or Being for being. Also the Great existentialist, Martin Heidegger said Being is a thing into death, meaning existence of a being is also a movement towards it's death therefore Being is nothing. 6 Likes |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by Dklef(m): 12:04pm On May 02, 2016 |
fratermathy: Such a great thinker. RIP Freeman. 3 Likes |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by aalangel(f): 12:26pm On May 02, 2016 |
fratermathy: |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by aalangel(f): 12:28pm On May 02, 2016 |
fratermathy: Sorry for your loss. Was he an atheist? 1 Like |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by fratermathy(m): 12:42pm On May 02, 2016 |
aalangel: Not at all. He read Philosophy and was very much influenced by the doctrines of various Philosophers but he certainly believed in God! He was a Deist! Thanks for the condolence. 7 Likes |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by aalangel(f): 12:44pm On May 02, 2016 |
fratermathy: It is well. |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by Swissheart(f): 12:53pm On May 02, 2016 |
So sorry... .. .. I wanted asking the same question aalangel asked. May his soul find eternal rest. |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by fratermathy(m): 1:01pm On May 02, 2016 |
One of our chats. 1 Like
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Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by aalangel(f): 1:15pm On May 02, 2016 |
Swissheart: I guess he liked acquiring knowledge. My dad was like that; reading almost everything. But he still believed in God. But he had to stop, cos it can be confusing and you might end up not believing God anymore. 3 Likes |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by MotherConfesor(f): 1:38pm On May 02, 2016 |
RIP bro! Such is life... Hope u end up with God above! where u wouldn't have to be in pains nomore!!! Where the problems of Nigeria exist not... Its better bro! being in heaven! 1 Like |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by eleojo23: 1:38pm On May 02, 2016 |
Each day is a gift from the LORD. Like manna, it can only be used once and then it is gone. The truth is that none of us know how long we have and what we choose to do with our life matters. Amidst our busy schedules, let us always remember to stop and think about what is important. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by IYANGBALI: 1:39pm On May 02, 2016 |
chocolateme:his name is not adieu. Stop giving out wrong info about a dead man |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by DICKtator: 1:39pm On May 02, 2016 |
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Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by Ezedon(m): 1:40pm On May 02, 2016 |
May he soul RIP (Return If Possible) we need him |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by LordofWar: 1:41pm On May 02, 2016 |
AN HONEST man here lies at rest As e'er God with his image blest; The friend of man, the friend of truth, The friend of age, and guide of youth: Few hearts like his, with virtue warm'd, Few heads with knowledge so informed: If there's another world, he lives in bliss; If there is none, he made the best of this. Fare thee well young blood ![]() ![]() 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by Empredboy(m): 1:41pm On May 02, 2016 |
Rip dear 1 Like |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by haibe(m): 1:41pm On May 02, 2016 |
Rip to him. |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by eleojo23: 1:42pm On May 02, 2016 |
IYANGBALI:Seriously? ![]() Adieu means "goodbye"! 12 Likes |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by Shortyy(f): 1:42pm On May 02, 2016 |
Ohh God. I still can't believe this. May his soul rest in peace |
Re: A Tribute To Freeman David by Fynestboi: 1:43pm On May 02, 2016 |
Not again... 1 Like |
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