THIS LIFE IS BORROWED | RETURN TO CREATOR

 

INTRODUCTION

The death of Dad reminds me that I have just one life to live - here on earth. I shall be gone - some day. I must be prepared...     

Dear Family and Friends,

All Protocol observed;

My name is Robert MUGISA ABWOOLI.

On behalf of the Late Musana Family, I am so grateful to God for the gift of life that we still have today. Some people have left this world not because they wanted to leave but because their time had come to pass. I believe so.

On Wednesday December 13, 2023, Mr. Musana Joseph Adyeeri breathed his last a Mulago Hospital, Waed 3A. He was laid to rest on Friday December 15, 2023 at Kamakune/Kibokoli Village in Kigarama Cell; Kiko Town Council; Ruteete Sub- County, Burahya County; Kabarole district.

Dad was a great man who lived all his adult life serving as a Police Officer from 1986 till retirement in 2021. At the time of his demise, he had been was serving as Minister for Security in Toro Kingdom. We thank God for the opportunity to live, move and serve with him. We pray that his wonderful soul shall continue to rest in everlasting peace, amen.

Dad was a very honest man who always looked out for the truth and wanted everyone to live by the truth. He sought knowledge and information and that is why he bought a newspaper every day. Dad lived a selfless life because he wanted people to get everything they wanted. He was responsible for us and for all people under his care. Whenever he took us to school or any other place where we were to spend some time, he made sure that he handed us over to someone who would take good care of us. At Nyakasura School, he handed me to Rev. Charles Ndolerire Ateenyi and at Namirembe Hillside, to Mr. Robet Kyaligonza Adyeeri. He wished the very best for us. 

Dad wasn't a saint. Given his nature of work and life, he could have stepped on some people’s toes and hurt them so bad. I know of some incidents where Dad was confronted in line of his work. But that is now gone. I request that if there is anyone whom Dad hurt in the course of his work, please forgive him so that he has no roadblock to his destination. I am available in case anyone wishes to tell me anything that was left hanging/unresolved by Dad.

THANKSGIVING | APPRECIATION

We thank God for all individual persons and social groups, companies, organizations, ministries, departments and agencies that stood with and and continue to stand with us as a family.

I appreciate the following:

1. Individuals who supported us while Dad was sick and came over at home and at hospital to see him/us;
2. Individuals who shared condolence messages in written and financial format upon receiving news that Dad had passed on;
3. Parents, Siblings, Aunties, Uncles, Relatives of Dad;
4. Abasoigi nabasoigikati clan;
5. Abasingo nabasingokati clan;
6. All our In-laws;
7. Employers of Dad (Uganda Police Force and Toro Kingdom);
8. All appointed leaders including Hon. Margaret Muhanga Abwooli and Hon. Richard Rwabuhinga Abooki;
9. Employees of Dad including Wensi, Bwambale, Neema;
10. BRAC Uganda Bank Limited (employers of Josephine Karungi Adyeei);
11. Community from Bombo (Kasanja - Bufumbanswa);
12. Nyakasura School Community;
13. Good Mummy Nursery School (Children and Parents);
14. Mbarara Family and Community (especially the Kabahena Family) as led by Uncle Robert Twine;
15. The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Baira;
16. The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Tumwesigye;
17. Mulago Hospital Management and Staff;
18. K-Vine Hospital, Fort Portal (especially Dr. Reuben);
19. Buhinga National Referral Hospital;
20. Professional Doctors and Senior Consultants including Dr. Sanyu Ingvar; Dr. Joselyn Rwebembera; Dr. Matovu; Dr. Muhumuza
21. Rwenzori Anglican Youth Missioners (RAYM) Family;
22. Akiiki Jolly Akamuli;
23. RAYM MUBS Chapter;
24. Diocese of Ruwenzori Global Online Service;
25. National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders in Uganda (NCHRDU)

• Green Deal Uganda
• Resource Rights Africa
• IDIWA
• LASPNET
• Mr. Kasim Mugerwa

25. Human Rights Defenders Uganda;
26. 2005 MUK Law Class Family;
27. Coalition against Torture in Uganda;
28. The Human Rights Centre Uganda Family under the leadership of Mama Margaret Sekaggya;
29. Church of the Resurrection - Bugolobi Church of Uganda

·         Parish Council

·         Fathers' Union

30. Diocese of Kampala Fathers' Union Executive Committee as led by Mr. Samuel Bakutana;
31. Friends from Mpigi;
32. Friends from Hoima;
33. Friends from Kasese;
34. Friends from Nsambya Police Barracks and St. Stephens Church, Nsambya;
35. Retired Police Officers in Fort Portal and beyond;
36. The Kyangabukama Family;

MUMMY MOLLY MUSANA ADYEERI

Let us appreciate Mum. She is one of the strongest and greatest women of all time. For those who might not be aware, Mom has never given up on any of us despite the heaviness of heart she has borne in nursing every time of us got ill. I will tell you for a fact that Mom has so far lost three of us and Dad becomes the fourth. It is not easy to bear but here she is. The grace of God has covered her and given her strength to persevere and to endure. She has overcome and she will overcome some day. 

CHILDREN OF THE FALLEN HERO

Mr. Musana Jospeh Adyeeri produced six children and at the time of his death, three had passed on and he was left with three.

In descending order, the children are:

1. Robert Mugisa Abwooli

2. Josephine Karungi Adyeeri

3. Herbert Businge Amooti (RIP, 2017 at 26 years)

4. Brian Kaija Ateenyi (RIP, 2010 at 18 years)

5. Simon Peter Talemwa Atwooki (RIP, 2024)

6. Daniel Katongole Araali (RIP, 2014 at 16 years)

CHILDREN IN LAW

Mr. Musana left three children in law:

1. Karungi Moreen Abooki (wife to Robert Mugisa Abwooli)

2. Kahumuza Elijah Amooti (husband to Josephine Karungi Adyeeri)

3. Lucy Kabaikya Abwooli (recognized friend of late Herbert Businge Amooti)

GRAND CHILDREN

Mr. Musana left four grandchildren.

Children of Robert and Moreen Mugisa

1.    Atulinda Sheena Adyeeri

2.    Ninsiima Makayla Abwooli

Children of Josephine Karungi and Elijah Kahumuza

3.    Jeremiah Prince Amooti

Children of Herbert Businge and Lucy Kabaikya

4.    Isaiah Asobora Araali

We do recognize and appreciate all other children (our cousins) and grandchildren whom Mr. Musana received and knew as such.

OTHER BROTHERS ALONG THE WAY

Given that I lost three brothers almost in a row, I have found and chosen some people whom I call and relate with as true brothers and these have been introduced to the family as such. They include, among others:

1.    Richard Bwana Araali

2.    Job Rwebembera Asiimwe Adyeeri

3.    Robert Mugabe Akiiki

4.    Rogers Tumusiime Amooti

5.    Moses Musimenta Amooti

DAD’S PLIGHT AND ILLNESS

What I know is that when Dad retired in August 2021, he spent a little time and started treating or handling Diabetes and Pressure. As these advanced, the diabetes affected both of his kidneys and the pressure affected his brain. About a month or so before Dad’s demise, he could hardly recognize or remember anyone. He had also lost his speech. So, it was hard to communicate with him.

On the night of December 8, 2023, Dad was very unwell and through the grace of God working through Uncle David Magezi and Hon. Margert Muhanga, Mum secured an Ambulance from Kabarole Referral Hospital that took Dad to Kampala on Saturday December 9, 2023. We thank God for Mr. Kabuketa Abooki; Nurse Rose Akiiki; Wensi Tulinawe and Simon Talemwa who accompanied Dad on the Ambulance, We greatly appreciate the Driver of the Ambulance.

That Saturday, we saw Dr. Matovu who referred us to Ruby Hospital, Lugogo where an MRI scan was done on/for Dad.

From there we took Dad home (Mr. and Mrs. Baira’s home in Bukoto where we spent the whole of day, Sunday.

On Monday morning December 11, 2023, we took Dad to Mulago Hospital and saw Dr. Muhumza who having reviewed the previous results, gave us admission so that Dad could be managed from the facility, Ward 3A.

We thank God for all the nurses who attended to Dad including Aunt Ruth Katuutu Abwooli who stood by Dad and ministered to him all through.

We thank God for all people who stayed at the hospital and helped here and there to see that Dad got all that he needed.

NEXT STEPS

I pledge to serve from this Nation from where Dad has stopped.

Our family has always been united and it shall continue as such. We will continue to pray together and celebrate life to the full remembering that as it is written in John 10:10, the devil came to steal, kill and destroy but Jesus came that we may have life and life in abundance. As a family, we receive that life and a blessing from God that shall add no sorrow unto us. Amen.

Rest well, Afande Joseph Musana Adyeeri.