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On October 6, 2024, at Tema General
Hospital, Augustine was called home to Tribute by Brothers and Siblings
the Lord after a brief illness. His departure
leaves a profound void in the hearts of
those who loved him, but his spirit lives on
in the legacy of kindness, dedication, and
faith he imparted. His journey reminds us
that a life of service, humility, and love
is the greatest testament one can leave
behind.
In remembrance, we honor Augustine just an uncle; he was a second father,
Kojo Armah Rockson as a beacon of “Blessed are the dead who die in attending to their needs, guiding them,
integrity and strength, a devoted father, the Lord from now on. ‘Yes,’ says the and showing them what true kindness
a skilled craftsman, and a faithful servant Spirit, ‘they will rest from their labor, and generosity look like.
of God. for their deeds will follow them.”

Mr. Augustine Kojo Armah Rockson aka Revelation 14:13 Augustine became the anchor of the
Old Rock, May your soul rest in eternal Rockson family in Tema, a place where
peace of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and each of us found support, encouragement,
Immaculate Hear to Mary. Amen. Today, as we gather to honor and and guidance because of him. Through
remember our beloved brother Augustine,
we are filled with emotions too deep his unwavering commitment, he made
to put into words. He was not only our Tema a home for all of us. He welcomed
brother; he was our guide, our mentor, each sibling with open arms, helping
and, after the passing of our parents, us settle into new lives and find work,
Augustine took on that role with strength always putting our needs before his own.
and grace, becoming a steady and loving His sacrifices for us were countless, and
figure in our lives. Losing our parents was he never asked for anything in return. He
painful, but Augustine became the pillar was a man who gave without expecting,
that held our family together, a man who a man who loved without measure.
made us feel safe, loved, and united. He Reflecting on his life, we realize how
led us with a heart that was both fierce truly blessed we were to have had such
in protection and tender in care. He was a wonderful brother. His life was a gift
a man of little words and very strict when from God, and we thank God for blessing
it came to family matters. us with him. Augustine taught us to be
Augustine wasn’t just hardworking—he strong, to be kind, and to live with faith.
lived a life of dedication and integrity He showed us the meaning of family, and
that inspired everyone around him. He he taught us that true strength lies in love
carried the weight of our family’s well- and selflessness. We are better people
being on his shoulders, often sacrificing because of him, and his legacy will live
his own comfort to make sure we were on in our hearts.
all taken care of. He didn’t just support As we bid farewell to you, Kojo senior,
us financially or provide guidance; he our hearts are heavy, but we find comfort
filled our lives with warmth and joy. He in the promise of eternal rest. You have
was there for every milestone, every labored hard, and now it is time for you to
celebration, and every struggle. For his find peace. We know that you are now in
nephews and nieces, he was more than the loving arms of the Lord, where there

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