{"id":198027,"date":"2024-12-04T08:47:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T08:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/?p=198027"},"modified":"2024-12-04T08:47:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T08:47:38","slug":"since-you-left-your-mother-weeps-each-day-francis-duru-pens-emotional-note-to-late-son-on-his-birthday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/12\/04\/since-you-left-your-mother-weeps-each-day-francis-duru-pens-emotional-note-to-late-son-on-his-birthday\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cSince you left your mother weeps each day\u201d \u2013 Francis Duru pens emotional note to late son on his birthday"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Francis Duru shared a photo of his late son, noting how his son was looking forward to his 16th birthday, unfortunately, death took him away.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The actor revealed that it hasn\u2019t been easy for them as no one can replace him.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Nollywood actor Francis Duru has penned a heartfelt tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi, on what would have been his 16th birthday.<\/p>\n<p>In the emotional note, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/entertainment\/2024\/08\/08\/you-fought-like-a-lion-actor-francis-duru-grieves-as-he-loses-son\/\">Francis Duru reflected on the pain of losing his son<\/a> and the significant impact his absence has had on their family.<\/p>\n<p>He shared that his son&#8217;s passing has left a profound void in their lives, and that no one can replace the memories and love they shared with him.<\/p>\n<p>He expressed his struggle to come to terms with the loss, acknowledging that the pain still lingers.<\/p>\n<p>The actor also shared fond memories of his son, including his excitement for his upcoming birthday. He noted that his friends and family still miss him dearly, and that his absence is deeply felt in their daily lives.<\/p>\n<p>In his words:<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<strong><em>Nna. Today, you were going to be 16<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>But the cold hands of death snatched you from us. You looked forward to this day, was so excited. We all looked forward to it, but life happened to you and you retired so early. Son, it has not been easy bc you left a very big hole in our hearts. Why you left and how you left, still bothers us. It\u2019s not been easy, no one can ever or will ever replace you. It hurts but God knows why, your fond memories, they comfort us all. We miss you, your warm smiles and words of affirmation, and your arms on my shoulder. The last mayonnaise is still I see your friends remaining. Since you left, the school bus doesn\u2019t come again.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Can\u2019t remember when I last ate bread. Such a big vacuum. I see your friends and the look in their eyes, still asking what happened. Mummy weeps each day while I do mine in the dark. Frances and Soso, all of us, Grandma has your picture always. Thanks for parenting you. Nna we can\u2019t cut your cake today. We still love you and still feel you are around. You were such a wonderful kid. All the same, happy posthumous birthday day my champ. Continuously rest in the bosom of the lord. Adieu son. 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