East Legon Accident: We will meet you in heaven – Late Justine Agbenu's touching tribute to the late Prof. Benneh

The tragic deaths of two young girls in the fatal East Legon car crash have revealed more about the families of the victims.

One notable revelation is the connection between the late 12-year-old Justine Agbenu and the late Professor Yaw Benneh, who was also tragically murdered at his residence in September 2020.

A heartfelt tribute written by Justine when she was 8 years old to her great-uncle, Professor Benneh, has resurfaced on social media.

In her touching message, Justine expressed her deep affection for Professor Benneh, describing him as a jazz music and piano lover. She also shared their mutual bond over a love for art, music, and colours.

In a poignant plea, Justine asked her late great-uncle to continue watching over the family as God watches over him in heaven.

“Dear Uncle, you have helped us so much. We love you dearly. I promise that one day we will come to heaven and meet you. We love you and miss you. I hope that you are safe and living a better life. We will all be praying for you because we love you deeply and wish you had never left us alone. We send you hugs and blessings because, deep down, I know those who did this to you regret their painful and hurtful actions.

“No matter what, I will always remember him. We had so much in common – our love for art, music, and colours. When you remember loved ones and feel your heart pumping, that is love. So, don’t say loved ones are gone because they aren’t. They always love you dearly in your heart, and that love lasts for eternity. We love you, my dear Uncle Yaw,” parts of her tribute read.

Meanwhile, Justine Agbenu was laid to rest in a private burial ceremony on Wednesday, October 24, 2024, a day after her friend Maame Dwomoh Boaten was buried.

Read the full tribute below:

Dear Uncle, you have helped us so much. We love you dearly. I promise that one day we will come to heaven and meet you. We love you and miss you. I hope that you are safe and living a better life. We will all be praying for you because we love you deeply and wish you had never left us alone. We send you hugs and blessings because, deep down, I know those who did this to you regret their painful and hurtful actions.

I hope you watch over us while God watches over you because no matter how high or low, how far or close, we will always love you dearly. If I had the chance to see you, I would cry with joy. We might be drowning in our own sorrows, but we will rise up, and we will do it a thousand times over – all for you because we love you. It wasn’t your time to go. You were an incredible man. You loved jazz music and piano, and you were so full of colour.

No matter what, I will always remember him. We had so much in common – our love for art, music, and colours. When you remember loved ones and feel your heart pumping, that is love. So, don’t say loved ones are gone because they aren’t. They always love you dearly in your heart, and that love lasts for eternity. We love you, my dear Uncle Yaw.

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