Farewell to brother our Eyobe Mekonnen and the man of peace! The loss of Eyobe is something that affects all of us across the country. To most of us, he is a symbol of unity with other human beings. In the songs he has recorded in his lifetime, most of them spoke of love, forgiveness and such unity. His songs never spoke about one village, one tribe, one region or one religion; but instead, spoke of one nation. Over many years, brother Eyobe has nurtured the hope of Ethiopians and Africans in times of desperation and difficulty. When the Ethiopian people were broken, his songs were like a healing balm that strengthened body, mind and soul. His lyrics made so many Ethiopians to be proud of Ethiopia even when our image has been a negative one to the world. He accepted us as we were, but could envision what we could become and kept urging us on. Today, the physical flame from Eyobe’s candle is now extinguished from us, but his light is still with us. All we need to do now is to look back at his songs and lyrics to remind us of the hope, direction and instruction he has left with us. As his family and friends took him to the resting place to meet his Father in heaven, he is finally home and at peace. What brother Eyobe has left with us here, did not die with him, but can live on for generations in the lives of others. It is now up to each of us, the living Ethiopian and African to pass on the flame of love, unity, peace and freedom so it does not go out. His truth led thousands of Ethiopians to come out in Ethiopia to give honor to a life well-lived and a life that was given for the benefit of many others. Thanks to thousands of Ethiopians who gave this hero the state farewell he deserved. May his beautiful soul rest in peace!
Posted on: Wed, 21 Aug 2013 15:43:06 +0000
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