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Lt. Col. Raphael Oyinlade Iluyomade

Upper Marlboro, MD, USA

January 4, 1937 - November 12, 2020

Jan 4, 1937 - Nov 12, 2020

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Oluwatobi Iluyomade

Daddy is good to all things, animate or inanimate.... We ( myself, daddy and uncle Razak his driver of blessed memories ) were driving in his Acura Suv along stadium road in ondo town. So there was the same model of the Acura Suv packed some feets ahead, he sitting at the back now taped uncle Razak by the shoulder saying " when u get to where that car is packed please horn" I wondered at first hoping he knew the owner of the parcked SUV... Getting there he tapped his driver again simultaneously to horn and he did like a couple of times. To my greatest surprise Daddy now said " ehneh!! "Otiki" meaning his own brand of the SUV has greeted it's fellow brand. Ans so we laughed about it till we got home in ibadan.... You can't spend a second with Bam'Balogun and not laugh your lungs out.

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Modupe Fadayomi-Osobu

B & B Tunde-oni

Uncle!
So sudden, so unexpected, so sad!
We spoke on the eve of your departure to the US, (you were visiting mum), and as usual your voice was full of life and light...!

If only hindsight could have been foresight, I would have told you how much my husband, Tunde and I, appreciate your love and warmth and “fun-to- be” with character, our ever full of life, ageless uncle!

Alas, you are gone from us, and the opportunity to say what was left unsaid, is gone forever!

Thank you God for our Uncle Ade! You made our lives richer and our family memories fuller with him, and we remain forever grateful for the wonderful memories that go all the way to early childhood in Ibadan... to Nov 12, 2020!

You were stedfast and very loyal to the memory of your older “brother” and first cousin, the late “Canon”(Archdeacon J.A Iluyomade) our Dad. You always regularly showed real love and care for his wife, my mum to the very very end, with constant calls and visits and the typical Ondo man gifts of Yams....

I could go on and on,...but then the tears would flow and...there is no one around to share the much needed deep hug and mingled tears of a shared deep grief and sense of loss with.... 😢

One day soon, God willing, these restrictions will end and all of us will see face to face and hug and cry and smile at your memories.

Aunty, Woyin, Sade, Segun, Mide, Olu, Dayo and Oreofe, know that we are with you in spirit and share in this pain of parting....

God bless you all, comfort you and keep you safe in His Love. (A jobi a gbe wa o🥲).

Shalom🙏🏾

Bukky

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Oluwatobi Iluyomade

*The Elephant Sleeps Like A Hill*
_An elegy to Col. Oyinlade Iluyomade - The man called father_ by Iluyomade Oluwatobi Raphael (Jr)

It was terrible,
The Battle of Ore
One man led six score
And nine men
Across the bridge
And blew it to bits.

It was horrible,
The mother of all battles
A few good men
Took a stand
Do or die, for the dream
Of a united nation.

The battle was won
A legend was born

Darkness descended inhuman form,
Dark goggled demon,
Scourge of the land.
Again, history beckoned
And men of valor took a stand
For the soul of the nation

Chased and hounded,
Family on the run
Yet, he plowed on
Till victory was won,
Democracy restored,
And people forgot.

Another notch on the belt
Of a tested warlord.

Villains came and claimed victory
The nation forgot her history
Now strangers rule with iron hand
And our heroes pass in foreign lands.

It was terrible,
The Battle of Ore
One man led six score
And nine men
Across the bridge
And blew it to smithereens.

The elephant sleeps like a hill.

....Love u so much Daddy

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Oluwatobi Iluyomade

2020, Ibadan, Nigeria

Daddy and i

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Modupe Fadayomi-Osobu

It is well. Such a nice man. Loving and caring. Good night uncle. It is well. Such a nice man. Loving and caring. Good night uncle. It is well. Such a nice man. Loving and caring. Good... Read more

Sola Ogunleye

My deepest heartfelt condolences to the whole family , such a deep and heavy loss. A giant of giants, so warm, so loving and so generous.
He looked after and brought up so many people, helping them on their way in life. A gentleman and hero to so many a seeker of knowledge, science, life and understanding and a possessor of formidable intellect.
Uncle Ade will be dearly missed. Love and deepest gratitude.
May his soul rest in perfect heavenly peace,,,,,,AMEN

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Moromake Adeshina

Words cannot describe how I felt when I heard the devastating news about sudden passing to glory of my dearest uncle, father and grandfather. A very honest, humble and selfless to the core. You will be greatly missed I just wish I could talk to you one more time, so you could know how much I loved you. Prayers and fond memories of your love, generosity, kindness for us all we remain in our hearts till we meet again. May your gentle soul rest in perfect peace and sleep in the bosom of our Lord.
He will wipe every tear from our eyes, when there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away. Revelation 21:4

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Ranti Bolarinwa

Uncle Ade, a gallant soldier, an officers officer, a war hero, a man of generous spirit, well read, kind hearted, a fantastic story teller, a doting husband, a loving father, a leader, mentor and national treasure. I thank you, personally, for the role you have played in my life, and the deep, rich cherished relationship that it has built between me and the Iluyomade family. You have run your race, Sir, and you have done well! Our loss is heaven's gain. Adieu, Uncle Ade!

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Olu & Yombo Bolarinwa

Col as we used to call him was a very loving and jovial person. He loved the Lord and served him. He was very supporting to us in the eighties during the early days of the Youth Forum in All Souls' Church. He was a very loyal friend. When he came to our house before he went back to the US we never thought we were seeing him for the last time. We thank God for his life of service to God and mankind. Sleep on and take your rest our brother and friend. We love you but Jesus loves you more.
Arc & Prof Mrs Bolarinwa
Ang Church of the Messiah
Bodija, Ibadan Nigeris

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Nelson 'Funmiwa Iluyomade

You're one of the icons of the family, now that you've slept in the Lord, the vacuum will be hard to fill. Rest in peace brother.

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Babatunde Bamgbade

I never met you in life but I listened to an interview done for you by Mr Femi Mapaderun of 92.5fm. You spoke confidently as a a good soldier that you were. You also spoke of laurels you received as an intelligent Millitary officer you were. You spoke about your inputs and impacts in the Nigerian civil war and Biafra war that were not compensated for. You mentioned in the interview my referred former Zonal Chairman of where I reside who is your close friend,Lt.Col.Y.M.Anifowoshe.I have always thought that I would meet you in person one day but very unfortunate and sad,I heard of your passing to Glory as a good Soldier of the Lord.
You were indeed a Legend!
Rest on my distant Admirer,
Adieu Papa Iluyomade!
May the good Lord console your darling wife , the children and all of us IJN AMEN!

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Babatunde Bamgbade

Also, you were a voracious reader and your colleagues in the Army nicknamed you as "Hitler" having many ... Read more Also, you were a voracious reader and your colleagues in the Army nicknamed you as "Hitler" having many of his books. Rest on... Read more Also, you were a voracious reader and your colleagues... Read more

Bukola Ige

Rest in peace Dad. Missed u😭

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Tope Olafisoye

Hmmmmn!

“Bami Ade”, as we fondly call you, what a wonderful Uncle we had in you!

A soldier of soldiers! Fearless, brave, and gallant!

Writing a tribute of you is a task that can never be accomplished.

We fondly remember today how we would gather at your feet whenever you came visiting our Dad (Pa Robert Olafisoye), listening with rapt attention to your baritone voice…

Your knowledge of the Bible, Greek mythology, history, geography, culture, science, etc is unparalleled…

An Uncle who never really grew old;
Your smile was made of sunshine, untainted and unfeigned!
And your heart was solid gold; rare and unalloyed!
You are a success in all ramification.

You lived well, laughed often and loved much;
You gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children;
You left the world better than you met it;
You looked for the best in others and gave the best you had.

We often think of you in silence;
How often we speak your name!
All we have now are memories,
And your pictures in different frames.

Adieu Bami Ade Iluyomade!!!
We hope to see you soon at the Resurrection…

(for Robert Folabi Olafisoye's family)

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Ebenezer Akinwale

The impact you took in our family was great. Everyone was talking about the good memories about you. I missed the gists about our family history.You came, you conquer and won the battle. Adieu uncle and we shall meet till we part no more.

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Dr Bunmi Ibitoye

So hard to believe you are gone. Its also not easy to forget your smiling face all the time I see you. You were a great man, ever ready to assist.

You will forever be missed. Rest on daddy.

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Ayõkúnlé SANTOS

On behalf of the Kolujo Santos family, we are grateful to God for Colonel's life.

We wish his family God's comfort during this challenging time and pray that the Balm of Gilead will continue to ease the pain.

Amen.

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Dr. Depo & Mrs. Tola Adenle

Kunle, pele, o. Gbogbo wa a ku eyin awon Uncle. How have you been? Where are you on the globe? Fondly, Depo... Read more Kunle, pele, o. Gbogbo wa a ku eyin awon Uncle. How have you been? Where are you on the globe? Fondly, Depo & Tola Adenle. Kunle, pele, o. Gbogbo wa a ku eyin awon Uncle. How... Read more

Dr. Ifeolumipo Sofola

Lt. Col. Iluyomade was more than a friend, uncle, brother, father, mentor, fellow military officer, fellow choir member, loving jokester to me. No words can really convey what he was and still is to me. His gallantry was unparalleled. His love was genuine. It gives me comfort, however, to know that we have such an angel fighting for us in the celestial realm. Victory has always been assured through Christ Jesus. Now, our gallant uncle is there to witness it. Till we meet again to say “ Iya aburo, se kosi nkan?” Adieu.

With utmost respect and love,

CDR (Rtd.) Dr. Ifepo Sofola, MD

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Ayõkúnlé SANTOS

All Souls' Church, Ibadan, Nigeria

Colonel Illuyomade was a member of the Church Choir, I believe in the late 1970's or very early 1980's.

For us younger ones, then in our teens, he was our hero - a real life hero. Yes, we had Superman comics then, Spiderman, Incredible Hulk etc.... but Colonel? He was our very own real-life hero!

We could never get enough of the stories of his life in the army, especially as a field commander during the Nigerian Civil war. I recall a story he told about how he managed a group of soldiers who shot themselves in their hands in an attempt to be transferred away from the front lines. His actions to restore order, which shocked us, made him an even bigger hero in our eyes.

He told us on road trip from Ibadan to then Bendel State in Nigeria, that he had his service pistol on him and we had nothing to worry about if we came across danger. Honestly, we felt like even if the US Marines had attacked us, he would repel them all without batting an eyelid.

Though of course, he was much older than us, he was more of a friend/brother to us bass voices in the Choir. He taught us discipline, loved a good laugh, but always knew when to get serious, especially if we didn't get our part right.

Our very own Colonel will be sorely missed.

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Dr. Depo & Mrs. Tola Adenle

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Oluwafeyisikemi Adetula

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Bunmi Wayne

The Colonel! Farewell and Rest in Peace sir.
Your legacy lives on.

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Olawunmi Dawodu

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Olawunmi Dawodu

My uncle was a likable character His generosity knew no bounds I lived with him in kaduna as a student He was a devoted Christian,a galant soldier who was admired by his mates I love those period in kaduna when he played the piano singing church hymns I appreciate your input in my upbringing .Good night uncle Ade

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Lola Mulero

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Olu Iluyomade

People's Warden at heart!

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Olawoyin Iluyomade

Tiwalola Iluyomade Akinsade

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Olusola Olagundoye

Sola Olagundoye- I've been waiting to see this! People's Warden, All Souls' Church, Bodija, Ibadan, Nigeria.... Read more Sola Olagundoye- I've been waiting to see this! People's Warden, All Souls' Church, Bodija, Ibadan, Nigeria. many years, he served... Read more Sola Olagundoye- I've been waiting to see this! People's... Read more

Olu Iluyomade

...as a fearless, brave and gallant officer!

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Olawoyin Iluyomade

Tiwalola Iluyomade Akinsade

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Olu Iluyomade

Oh Daddy! Still in shock at how quickly you transition into greater glory. Your legacy is established. Your... Read more Oh Daddy! Still in shock at how quickly you transition into greater glory. Your legacy is established. Your memories confirmed.... Read more Oh Daddy! Still in shock at how quickly you transition... Read more

Dr. Depo & Mrs. Tola Adenle

A real “Officer and a gentleman” to his journey’s end! A real “Officer and a gentleman” to his journey’s end! A real “Officer and a gentleman” to his journey’s end!... Read more

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