Brochure_Mr Emmanuel Kotey Hammond

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep,

I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow,

I am the diamond glints on the snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,

I am the gentle showers of rain,
When you awaken in the mornings’ hush,

I am the graceful rush,
Of beautiful birds that circling flight,

I am the starshine of the night,
I am the flowers that bloom,
I am a quiet room,
I am the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing,

Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I have not left.

In loving memory of THE LATE EMMANUEL KOTEY HAMMOND

ORDER OF SERVICE

OFFICIATING CLERGY

Rt. Rev’d. Dr. D. S. M. Torto -Bishop of Accra Rev’d. Fr. Stephen O. D. Tay (St Matthew Anglican Church-New Bortianor)
Rev’d. Canon Benjamin Nii Darku Robertson. Rev’d Francis Quist (Priest Assisting, St Matthew Anglican Church-New Bortianor)
(Parish Priest of Christ the King Anglican Church Mallam- Gbawe) Ord. Isaac William Jacobs (Christ the King Anglican Church Mallam- Gbawe)
Ver’d Rev’d. Emmanuel I. K. Addo. (Archdeacon of Accra North) Rev’d Dr. Fred Deegbe - Calvary Baptist Church, Adabraka
Rev’d. Canon Robert Akuamoah Adofo (St John Anglican Church-Odorkor) Rev’d Dr. Joseph Agyei - Mensah- Calvary Baptist Church, Adabraka
Rev’d. Canon Daniel Quaye –(Holy Trinity Cathedral) Rev’d Raynold Degadzor - Calvary Baptist Church. Adabraka
Rev’d. Canon Jonathan N. A. Otoo (Retired) Rev’d Felix Owusu - Calvary Baptist Church, Adabraka
Rev’d. Canon Thomas N. A. Quarcoopome(Retired) Rev’d Love Amui - Calvary Baptist Church, Adabraka
Rev’d. Canon Prof. John J. M. Martey(Retired) Rev’d Simon Ampofo - Gracefields Chapel
Rev’d. Fr. Emmanuel Hector Quartey Pastor Dr. Jonathan Charles Lamptey, Gracefields Chapel
Transfiguration of Our Lord Anglican Church-Oyibi) Pastor Dr. Evans Salvo Thompson, Gracefields Chapel

IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ORGAN WARDENS
Christ The King Anglican Church Choir/Royal Voices Mr Eugene Acquah Dr. David Ako Odoi
Guild of the Servants of the Sanctuary, Christ the King. Mr. Enoch Nii Armah Arma
ORDER OF SERVICE
PRE - BURIAL SERVICE PART II
1. Reception Of The Body PART I 1. Thanksgiving Prayer
2. Processional Hymn 1. Reception of the Body and Procession 2. Hymn - A&M 623
3. Sentence And Prayer 2. Hymn - A&M 231 3. Absolution
4. Opening Of Casket 3. Sentences 4. Dead March in Saul
5. File Past Hymns - A&M 283, 135 4. Prayers 5. Announcements
6. Tribute 5. Psalm 91 6. Recessional Hymn - A&M 23
7. File Past Hymn – A&M 222 6. Lesson
8. Tribute 7. Hymn - A&M-277 PART III - GRAVE SIDE
9. File Past Hymn – A&M 255 8. Biography and Tributes 1. Processional Hymn – A&M 609
10. Tribute 9. Hymn - A&M-236 2. Sentences
11. File Past Hymn – A&M 290 10. Sermon 3. Hymn - A&M 401
12. Tribute 11. Collection: Supp. 40 4. Committal
13. File Past Hymn – A&M 165 12. Blessing of Collection 5. Laying of Wreaths
14. Closing Of Hymn 13. Hymns - Supp. 3 & 7 6. Vote of Thanks
7. Hymns - A&M 477
EMMANUEL KOTEY HAMMOND 8. Benediction

CELEBRATION OF LIFE | II

IN LOVING MEMORY OF
MR. EMMANUEL KOTEY HAMMOND

BIOGRAPHYFRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022

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“TO EVERYTHING THERE IS A SEASON,
A TIME TO EVERY PURPOSE UNDER HEAVEN;

A TIME TO BE BORN, AND A TIME TO DIE;
A TIME TO PLANT, AND A TIME TO PLUCK THAT WHICH IS PLANTED;”

ECCLESIASTES 3:1-2 (NKJV)

BIOGRAPHY OF THE LATE MR. EMMANUEL KOTEY HAMMOND

The late Emmanuel Kotey (E. K.) Hammond was born to Joseph Neequaye Hammond and Isabella Darkua Hammond, both of blessed memory on Friday,
September 16, 1949. Of ten children, he was the sixth and the first male. He was adored by his parents and a prized possession. He spent the majority of
his formative years in Adabraka, Ayalolo, Bubuashie, and ultimately Gbawe Zero, until his demise.

At the Nsawam Road Primary and Middle School, E.K. Hammond began his elementary education, which he completed in 1962. He sat for the Common
Entrance Examination at form two and gained admission to one of Ghana’s premier schools in Cape Coast- Mfantsipim Secondary School, from 1962 to 1967.
He earned an Ordinary General Certificate there. He was an avid reader who was willing to share his knowledge and experiences with all and sundry.

E.K. Hammond started out as a clerical officer with the Public Works Department (P.W.D.) in 1969. When the previous administration split the PWD in half in
1974, Architectural Engineering Services Limited was created (A.E.S.L.). In 1975, he made the decision to join A.E.S.L.’s Quantity Surveyors Division. He was
promoted internally to the position of Claims Officer in the accounts department. In 2006, he advanced to the position of Acting Claims Manager, which he held
until his retirement in 2012.

On 26th December 1987, E.K. Hammond, was wedded to Madam Margaret Bruce-Cobbold at the St. Joseph Anglican Church in Kaneshie. They were blessed
with three beautiful girls namely: Christabel, Isabella and Serafina. E.K. Hammond loved his family so much that he went above and beyond what was necessary
to make their lives comfortable.

Being the wonderful family man that he was, he gave his extended family’s activities equal priority to those of his personal family. He played a yeoman’s role as
a responsible kinsman and acting family leader, and as the peacemaker that he was, he was committed to bringing the family together.

E.K. Hammond was a devout Christian who was committed to the causes of the Lord as well as his family. He gave conscientious service by taking part in
the St. Joseph Anglican Church, Kaneshie, activities. He served as the Peoples Warden for five years, from 1987 to 1992, after many years of commitment.
He oversaw the construction of the new church building which we currently worship in, as well as the demolition of the previous church structure. He got the

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nickname ‘People’ by being a man of honesty and being upfront in all
his interactions.
After moving to Gbawe with his family, he later joined Christ the King
Anglican Church Miracle. He joined the Parochial Church Council
(PCC) between 2011 and 2014 while he was a member of the church
in 2000. E.K. Hammond was much liked by the young people and
became a regular at all of their events and gatherings, earning the title
of Chairman.
E.K. Hammond, who served as chairman for six years at Christ the
King Anglican Church Miracle at Mallam Gbawe, was a pioneer in the
establishment of the Anglican Club. Later, he was elected to serve
a one-year term as President of the Association of Anglican Clubs
(A.A.C.).
E.K. Hammond kept strong ties with his MOBA 1967-year group and it
was a rarity to notice his absence in any of the activities they organized.
Until his demise, he was the secretary of the MOBA 67-year group and
Vice President to the MOBA National.
During the last three weeks before his demise, he battled a few health
issues which saw him in and out of hospital on a few occasions until
finally, on Monday 4th July 2022 when he suddenly passed on.
While we lament his untimely death, we are grateful to God for giving him to us for all these years, and are comforted by the assurance that he died in the
Lord and is at a better place. We, his wife, children, grandchildren and family members will miss him greatly because he was such a great pillar to us.
PRAISE THE LORD FOR A LIFE WELL LIVED IN GOD’S SERVICE, AMEN.

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TRIBUTEMRS MARGARET HAMMOND

TRIBUTE TO MY DEAR HUSBAND

If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or
whether we die we are the Lord’s.
Romans 14:8

Kote, as I affectionately called you, our life of over 30 years has come to a sad
end. You have been a husband, a friend, my confidant, my pillar of support
and a great father to our children. I am grieved but consoled by the fact that you
are resting in the bosom of our Lord.

It is with a heavy heart that I accepted that the good Lord had called you home
when I saw your lifeless body in the car that morning. I saw you that morning, we
talked and I said I was off to work. Your response was for me to take care, not
knowing those were your last words to me.

While your When it dawned on me that I had to write a tribute, I did not think I could but
physical death as I began writing, all the memories came rushing back. I had the privilege and
robbed us of any opportunity to become the wife and partner of this God-fearing man, full of life,
future wedding knowledgeable, articulate, gregarious, and confident. As the dedicated man you
anniversaries, were, you made certain that those Christian principles were handed down to your
children and others who came into contact with you. Despite all of our difficulties,
death didn’t you were always prepared to go above and beyond for me and others.
rob me of your
You were always willing to accompany me to the intersection on Sundays so I
eternal love. could grab a car to go to church, making sure I was safe. I still recall the morning
I awoke without first checking the time, got dressed for church, and as usual
Anonymous summoned you to walk me to the intersection. After a while of waiting for a car to
pass by on the side of the road, you asked me to check the time just to be sure.
EMMANUEL KOTEY HAMMOND To my astonishment, it was 1:30 am. We took a quiet route home while praying.
You always teased me with this incident.

You fought a gallant fight, but everything has an end, and your time with us has
come to an end. It is a sad day for all of us, but I find comfort in knowing that you
are resting in the bosom of the Lord Almighty. Rest in peace Kote!

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Kote till we meet again.

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TRIBUTE BY CHILDREN

Papa P as we affectionately called again. He knows best and we shall learn to look
you, because you were a Papa of to Him for comfort and assurance in the journey
Princesses. How do we adequately ahead.
express what you’ve meant to us over Papa P was such a meticulous person, who took
the past three decades? details of everything. One who would go all out
There are no words to describe the void to do things for people. He was a great mentor
and the utter devastation that your loss and a great leader who was willing to share his
has brought into our lives. acquired knowledge and experience in life with
For us Christians, the prospect of everybody. What a loving and caring dad you
heaven after death offers a magnificent were! Teaching us how to love, respect and make
hope. This optimism provides us the peace with everyone whether old or young.
confidence that one day we will be able You proved beyond every doubt that you were a
to see our father’s warm smiles once great dad, always providing and supporting our
more, and it is because of this hope that dreams. You taught us that all we had to do was
we have peace, a tranquility beyond all dream, and strive to achieve that. We will forever
comprehension. be grateful for that.

We pay you this tribute to bid you Our peace maker; you just knew how to patiently
farewell as you embark on your journey listen to our whines and complaints without
home. You meant so much to us in your interrupting and calmly offering an advice in the
lifetime. Although it is difficult, who can calmest of voices. We had no choice but to let go
oppose the invaluable lesson that your of all that pent-up anger.
death has taught us? As people of faith, Thank you for being a living model of Christ-like
our goodbyes are never truly goodbyes love, teaching us to emulate the things of our
but rather we look forward to seeing you

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Lord. We will miss all our gossiping times, talking We will miss our reading and discussion sessions them when they are on vacation. They will miss
about any and everything happening around us. on the likes of Clive Cussler, Tom Clancy, Robert worrying and chit chatting with their favorite grandpa!
Maybe we should have taken a cue from our last Ludlum, Sidney Sheldon and their likes. We will always love you Daddy and you will always
conversation, when you kept saying ‘if God gives Who will critique those action movies with us; be in our hearts. Rest well “Our Superman’’ till we
us life, I will do my best from my end’, that that was arguing about how the producers didn’t do justice to meet again
your last words to us. the original book? Rest well till we meet again in glory, Papa P!
Daddy, you could have said goodbye, but the Lord Who will criticize my stories on COBEA Diaries; Love always; Adei, Korkor and Kai.
knew we would not have parted with you willingly. asking why a story ended so abruptly?
We cry because God blessed us with an awesome Our MOBA date, always ready to escort you to any
father, but we are at peace because we know you party!
not only loved the Lord, but you served Him with all Our cake taster: always telling us how perfect the
your heart. We are rest assured that you are seated sugar level is!
with Him in His glory.

We will forever miss your smiles and favorite dance We will miss watching late night movies with you.
moves. Adepa and Aseda will miss your daily walks with

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TIBUTE BY SON-IN-LAW, FRANCIS OPPANG

‘…and God Himself will be with them and be their “Sorry Sir, the lights are out, but next time, I will
God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. treat it gently”. We both laughed it off.
There will be no more death or mourning or crying or He was very happy when his grand-daughters
pain, for the old order of things has passed Adepa and Aseda visited and will usually advise
away.’ me on the side “don’t follow my footsteps”
because he had three beautiful girls. I still
This promise of life in the New Jerusalem remember how you danced on my wedding day.
provides the hope of redemption for every My conversations with Mr. Hammond were always
Christian, and it is this promise that has kept me full of intriguing topics to discuss. I am grateful
going during this difficult period of seeing you to God that you came into my life as my father-
depart - it felt like a nightmare receiving your in-law.
lifeless body following your discharge from the Today, as we grieve your loss and prepare for
37 Military Hospital weeks prior, but God knows the difficult days ahead, we find solace in the
best. There have been periods of grief and despair knowledge that a place has been prepared for
for my family since that gloomy Monday morning you in God’s mansion (with his fingerprint on
when ‘Daddy,’ as I called you, breathed your last it) where there will be no more death, sadness,
breath. So yet again, I find myself relying on these crying, or pain.
words to soothe the agony and sorrow. Daddy, you have fulfilled your time on this earth,
Mr. Emmanuel Kotey Hammond was approachable and we will all miss you dearly As God grants you
in all areas of competence. From the military eternal rest, may you rejoice and dance with the
to academia, history to music, medicine to Angels
sports, and construction to movies. He was all- ‘Onyame mfa wo kra nsie yie.’
round knowledgeable. I recall with humour one ‘Damirifa Due Agya Pa’
occasion when I visited his residence and shook
the gate to attract his attention knowing full well
that he was in the house. He casually approached
the gate, opened and remarked quietly, “this gate
is finger-print, treat it gently”. To which I replied,

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TRIBUTE BY SIBLINGS

“He will wipe away all tears from their eyes. There will be no
more death, no more grief or crying or pain. The old things have

disappeared.” Revelation 21:4

Death has stripped us of a brother whose nature ceremonies, parties, and funerals were properly He allowed you to spend with us. You will forever
is difficult to put into words to the mourners organized. We will miss you greatly. remain in our hearts.
gathered here this morning. We have gathered here We adored you in life and even adore you more in Uncle Mannie, we know that God has granted you
to pay our last respect to a great brother, our hero, death. You will always have a special place in our a perfect rest.
who was known by various names, including Uncle hearts and no one will ever be able to fill that void Till we meet again, sleep well in the bosom of our
Mannie, as we fondly referred to him. your loss has created. We lack the words to express Lord. Amen!
You were loving, caring, kind-hearted, and a person how we felt when you left this world. Through life’s Uncle Mannie, we know that God has granted you
who was always beaming with smiles. toughest and greatest battles, you have been our a perfect rest.
Uncle Mannie, you were always a step ahead in most steadfast pillar. Till we meet again, sleep well in the bosom of
the game and prepared for any eventuality. You You were God’s greatest gift to us. Everything that our Lord. Amen!
were a strong advocate of family peace. When any concerned us was your priority and you sacrificed
family member got admitted to the hospital, you your time and pleasures in many ways. We value
made sure to call and check up on them. You were your expertise and insights on various topics
our family head and ensured all weddings, naming concerning the family. We thank God for the life

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TRIBUTE BY NIECES AND NEPHEWS

When peace like a river attendeth my new. You were such an avid reader and You never missed any things you might have missed during
way ever willing to share your knowledge family event, be it an the week. Indeed, a great tree has
When sorrows like sea billows roll and experiences with anyone, young or outdooring, wedding, fallen in the Hammond/Amoo family,
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to old. Thanks to your living room library, birthday party, or a but we are encouraged by the impact
say we developed a love for you have had on many and the legacy
It is well, it is well with my soul reading, and always looked funeral. You assumed the you left behind. Our hearts are broken,
It is well (it is well) forward to discussing the role of “Abusuapanyin” but we grieve with the hope of seeing
With my soul (with my soul) books we read with you. (family head) so effortlessly because you again at the resurrection.
It is well, it is well with my soul The enthusiasm you often you had a flair for it and were a great Fare thee well, Uncle Mannie!
showed when called upon planner. Family was so important to Tsɛkwɛ kpakpa, wɔ odzogbaŋŋ yɛ
Uncle Mannie, as we affectionately for help was so admirable. you and you would check in with us, Nuntsɔ lɛ mli!!
called you, you were like a second You had a great passion the children, every now and then to
father to most of us; the main go-to for education and often encourage us to stay in touch with each
person for any challenge we had at helped us with school other.
a point in time. One never left your work, encouraging us to aim higher in Uncle Mannie, the news of your death is
company without learning something still a shock to us! Now Tuesdays seem
our academics. Your great sense abnormal for those in the Bubuiashie
of humor and friendliness won family house because you will no longer
the hearts of our friends anytime be stopping by to chat and catch up on
they visited because you would
share a story or joke with us. Your
unique height among your siblings
even earned you a nickname
among Audrey’s friends – “your tall
uncle.” Uncle Ebo Whyte’s name
became popular to us because
every morning, you would tune in
to his program, “Food for Thought”.
Despite being jovial, you were a
strict disciplinarian.

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REMEMBERING THE LEGACIES OF A CHRISTIAN SOLDIER

(Voice from Christ the King Anglican Church Mallam-Gbawe)

Again the Lord’s own day is here blocks. Some last a generation or two. It is with great sadness that our Church
The day to Christian people dear, Some are still active after hundreds of mourns the death of one of its most widely
How JESUS rose from death and hell. years. But, even with constant renewal, the and highly respected leaders in the person
For by His flock their Lord declared evidence from 2,000 years of Christianity of Mr. E. K. Hammond. Our dear father
His resurrection should be shared; shows that every congregation will, at whose mortal remains lay before us is
And we who in Him to save some point, cease to exist. a dedicated son of the Miracle family, he
With Him are risen from grave “We don’t say in grief that “He is no more”, joined the Miracle family in the early 2007
(Ang. Hymn 35) but we live in thankfulness that he lived.” on special occasions until he formalized his
He lived a life full of service to the Christian stay in January 1st 2008 as a full custodian
Great men fall and there is no man to community and to the human race. He of the miracle family.
write their tributes because by the lives lived a life of sacrifice and a sacrifice we Bro. Emmanuel Kotey Hammond’s rich
they lived, they wrote their own tributes. can all attest to. experience as a People’s Warden made
The Christ the King Miracle Anglican him an asset and a gain to miracle family
“O Death, where is your sting? O Hades, (Mallam-Gbawe) is painfully witnessing the which he brought to bear in his service on
where is your victory?” The sting of death putting out of the lamp of one of its illustrious the Parochial Church Council (PCC), no
is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. and charismatic leaders who followed very wonder he was given the baton to stir the
But thanks be to God, who gives us the much in the footsteps of the trail blazers of church’s Building and Project Committee
victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 the servants in the Lord’s vine. this he did until the church building was
Cor. 15:55-57, NKJV. The leadership and entire membership of consecrated on 1st September, 2012
Christ the King Miracle Anglican (Mallam- by Most Rev’d Dr. Justice Offei Akrofi
On occasions like this when we congregate Gbawe) received the news of the sudden (Archbishop & Bishop of Accra) and
to pay our last respects to a Brother and passing away of Bro. Emmanuel Kotey christened it the Miracle House.
servant in Lord’s Vineyard, especially the Hammond with utter disbelief on that fateful One remarkable lesson we learnt from him
stature of Bro. Emmanuel Kotey Hammond, afternoon of Monday, 4th July, 2022. His is that, no matter the order of ministry to
we can only console ourselves with these passing away was a shock to the Miracle which he was called, the office he held, or
words, that: family as many whose lives he touched the title he bore, the most distinguishing
“Death is not extinguishing the light; it is and impacted eulogized and paid glowing mark of his journey was friendship, that
only putting out the lamp because the dawn tribute to him. friendship into which Jesus called his
has come”. disciples in The Upper Room on the Eve of
Some barely make it out of the starting His Passion, Death and Resurrection, that

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friendship into which he calls his followers heals your brokenhearted and binds up your
in every age. wounds as you journey on in your leader’s
He spearheaded the construction and legacies.
dedication of our current place of worship While we all mourn and cherish our fifteen
at Christ the King Mallam-Gbawe as the years relationship with him, we know
Building Committee chair and has been the what great trust he had in the promises of
constant factor on that committee till his Christ. What great confidence he had in
demise. the Communion of Saints, what great joy
Like those who work in hospital care for the he had in the very thought of being a guest
sick and dying, Bro. E. K. Hammond cared in heaven. His perseverance in the face of
for the church. health challenges is legendary. He carried
He always participated in all the on despite the seriously deliberating effects
discussions and contributed meaningfully of unrelenting challenge to his health.
to all the deliberations especially during In remembering the manner of Bro. E. K.
vestry meetings. He provided cogent and Hammond’s living and dying, a prayer
intelligent arguments to support his case written many years ago by Theodore Parker
and, in some instances, provided facts and Ferris comes to mind.
figures to buttress his point. He said “Teach me, O Lord, not to hold on
He was so down to earth with the Men’s to life too tightly. Teach me to hold it lightly;
Fellowship that he was always ready to not carelessly, but lightly, easily. Teach me
offer a helping hand, give an advice and to take it as a gift, to enjoy and cherish
offer suggestion. Our most recent memory while I have it, and to let it go gracefully and
of him was during our Easter Monday picnic thankfully when the time comes. The gift is
when he was selected as one the judges for great, but the Giver is greater still. Thou, O
guild’s cooking competition. God, art the Giver and in thee is the Life that
never dies. Amen.”

As we remember, our dear friend in Christ, Till We Meet Again
it’s our prayer that his offspring which is Bro. Emmanuel Kotey Hammond
Christ the King Club will rise up to the Mr. E. K. Hammond
occasion and champion the course of Chairman
Christianity and it’s our prayer that, God Fare Thee Well.

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TRIBUTE BY CHRIST THE KING ANGLICAN CLUB

“Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant stayed the course and guided the to express how much E.K. meant to Christ The King Club will not forget E.K.
about those who fall asleep, or grieve like the Chapter for three terms until new the Club. He was always an active and will be honoring and remembering
rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that executives were inducted into office. voice, supportive and sometimes him through an initiative that will
Jesus died and rose again and so we believe Even until he took his last breath, he critical. He was deeply committed to reflect his passion and commitment to
that God will bring with Jesus those who have was constantly checking on various the Club, strengthening its advocacy creating a more socially just world and
fallen asleep in Him.” appointees and nominees, reminding role, to bring more than a provider of inspire others to continue the battle to
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 them of their obligations and pending member services. do so.
assignments they have been given. Every moment was precious to To his dear wife and children, please
We, members of Christ The King He was very passionate and articulate E.K.; precious in that, he felt none know that many of us are thinking of
Anglican Club, Mallam-Gbawe, to the end. should ever be wasted – whether the you at this time of sorrow. May you
are profoundly saddened at the sudden E.K. was a fun guy, with a good sense moment was spent meeting or talking find strength and peace. A loss like
death of our Brother Emmanuel Kotey of humor. He handled the affairs of with friends and colleagues. He was this is heartbreaking. We hope you
Hammond, affectionately called E.K. the Club with admiration. Due to his always there whenever we needed know we are by your side during this
by family and friends. affability, he was able to attract a him and was a constant reminder of season.
Before we start paying tribute to our lot of the youth to join the Club. To our message and vision to improve Our words alone cannot take away
departed brother E.K. Hammond, we answer the question of why he is so the lives of Club members. the pain of your loss, but we hope you
have to ask ourselves a few pertinent memorable in our eyes, it is all about All of us in the Club want to share find solace knowing there are people
questions: “What is the heart and soul his compassion for others. It was our love and support of E.K. with his who care about you.
of a person that makes them more his service to those who needed a family and friends with this prayer by May you have happy and meaningful
memorable than others?” “Will the champion. He was a light that drew Theodore Parker Ferris: memories of your husband and father
legacy they leave be carried on for men to him. “Teach me, O Lord, not to hold on to life to bring you comfort at this difficult
generations to come?” We believe the E.K. was deeply committed to justice too tightly. Teach me to hold it lightly, time. It is our prayer that the good
answers to these questions lie within and to humanity. He was a real activist not carelessly, but lightly, easily. Teach Lord will let His angels spread their
those who come into contact with such who also threw himself into practical me to take it as a gift, to enjoy and wings over you to protect you.
a person. One of those special people and concrete tasks with energy and cherish while I have it, and to let it go E.K. rest peacefully in the bosom of
was Emmanuel Kotey Hammond. humor. gracefully and thankfully when the the Lord till we meet again.
E.K. was a founding member and the For all of us in the Club, it is very hard time comes.”
first Chairman of our Club who through
sheer dedication and commitment

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TRIBUTE BY THE ASSOCIATION OF ANGLICAN CLUBS
IN MEMORY OF THE LATE EMMANUEL KOTEY HAMMOND

REVELATION 14:13 took him. health challenges. We got to know that he had been
‘‘THEN I HEARD A VOICE FROM HEAVEN SAY, Bro E.K never joked with his time. He had the eye for hospitalized for a short period and was recuperating
“WRITE: BLESSED ARE THE DEAD WHO DIE IN identifying what he called ‘good materials’ in the youth steadily. We paid him a visit and we found him in his
THE LORD FROM NOW ON”. “YES,” SAYS THE who he roped into the Association. He made it a point normal cheerful self. There was no indication that he
SPIRIT, “THAT THEY WILL REST FROM THEIR to share his life’s experiences with all who came his was saying “good bye” then. Even on his sick bed, he
LABOUR, FOR THEIR DEEDS WILL FOLLOW way. kept asking for progress report on the AGM.
THEM.” When the Association rolled out its MENTORSHIP The entire AAC family is still pondering over the news.

The news came to us as a shock. Our hearts project, Bro E.K gave his all to the project. We do not know when it will finally settle within us.
have been heavy with sorrow and sadness Also, when the venue for our 2022 annual general As humans we dare not question the Giver of Life
since we heard of the passing on to glory of our meeting (AGM) came up for discussions, Bro E.K about what He does with His own creation. The
beloved brother and astute friend. willingly offered Christ The King Club to host the AGM. Lord Has given, the Lord Has taken away! Blessed
Emmanuel Kotey Hammond, who we all Just as we all do experience challenges in our health be the name of the Lord. We can only thank the
affectionately called Brother E.K, was an affable once in a while, Bro E.K had to deal with some Almighty God for lending him to us up till now. We
person and a true team player. He was a strong pray for the repose of his gentle soul.
and a hardworking man full of life and vigor. Bro. E.K, you are not dead, you have only
As a founding member and the first Chairman of preceded those of us who loved you to our next
the Christ The King Club, he was more than a pillar stage of man’s eventual re-union with our dear
in the Club. His exceptional and unique leadership Lord and Savior, Who made a promise to us that
qualities were easily identified by the Association, He has gone ahead to prepare mansions not made
as such, in the year 2013 when the Club which by human hands but by divine power.
was to take the mantle of leadership declined, We mourn, we mourn, but we do have hope that
he was immediately appointed for the job. This we shall see you again as you rise in glory.
earned him the accolade CHAIRMAN CHAIRMAN!!! The Lord grant you eternal rest. You have fought a
His selfless, sociable and affable nature made him to good fight. You will receive the crown that awaits you.
be very approachable and thus earned him a lot of Adieu our brother,
respect from several admirers and acquaintances. He Bro E.K, yaa wo dzogbann,
was a knowledgeable, diligent and a disciplined man You will be sorely missed by all.
who displayed these qualities wherever life’s journey

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TRIBUTE
TRIBUTE TO BROTHER EMMANUEL KOTEY HAMMOND
BY CHRIST THE KING MEN’S FELLOWSHIP MALLAM-GBAWE

‘If we live, it is for the Lord that we live and if we die it is for the Lord that we die.
So whatever we do whether we live or die we belong to the LORD”
(Romans 14:8)

Oh! How sad it is to lose our Brother and best friend E.K or Mr. Hammond as we
affectionately called him. The sad news of our beloved Brother’s death reached us
with great shock and grief. E.K joined Christ the King Men’s Fellowship in the early 2007
and played a major role in most of the planning for the Chapter. He also contributed
immensely to our meetings. He was a staunch and selfless brother
who cared so much about others. We shared so many memories together especially
during occasions.

We remember very well when you sent a safe journey message during a burial service
of a brother father’s funeral that was early morning of Saturday 2nd July 2022 before
our departure.

When we heard that you had been admitted and then discharged from the hospital, we
prayed and hoped for a miracle, but God had his own plans. We
believe God knew you did not deserve the pain and had you lived longer so he called
you home to rest. E.K your earthly task is over, the battle day is past, the Earth has a
soul less and Heaven has an additional wonderful Angel. We believe a day shall come
when all the dead will rise.

Our Brother, we bid you farewell and may God preserve you in his bosom till we meet
again.

Have a Peaceful Rest

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TRIBUTE
TRIBUTE TO THE LATE EMMNAUEL KOTEY HAMMOND
BY THE BODY GROUP (ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER)

“Savior, lead me lest I stray In a moment of time, we have assembled of late Emmanuel Kotey Hammond, found release. Death has lost its sting, the
Gently lead me all the way to celebrate a life well lived and bid mobilizing both young and old with great grave its victory. Conflicts and dangers are
I am safe when by the side farewell to a worthy brother who led us enthusiasm to work for Christ and the over. See him honored at the throne of glory,
I would in Thy love abide” as PEOPLES WARDEN of this church, church. crowned by the hand of Jehovah. Strife and
ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER to be one of His tenure as Peoples Warden brought sorrow over. The Lord’s true faithful soldier
Lead me, lead me, emulation in the Diocese of Accra. unity of purpose, togetherness and has been called to go from the ranks below to
Savior lead me lest I stray The late Emmanuel Kotey Hammond a selfless duty for all parishioners to the conquering hosts above”.
Gently down the stream of time popularly called “PEOPLE” was a contribute his/her quota for the growth You have showed us a big lesson from
Lead me Savior all the way founding member of the “BODY GROUP” of the church. As we celebrate Late the way you carried yourself-; we shall
“Savior lead me then at last of St. Joseph the Worker, that aimed at Emmanuel Kotey Hammond, we are miss you. There is a saying that “a
When the storm of life is past mobilizing funds for the development of happy that Rev. Can. Benjamin Robertson person’s action is a deep reflection of
To the land of endless day the church and to seek the welfare of its has carried the concept of the “BODY their character; how true is the notion
Where all tears are wiped away” members. The membership of the group GROUP” to the Parishes he served. for our beloved. We love you but God
includes the young and elderly amongst “Peoples” affiliation with the Youth of loves you best. This loss is deeply felt
Lead me, lead me, them Rev. Can. Benjamin Robertson this church and his involvement in all our throughout the entire family and beyond.
Savior lead me lest I stray the originator, Mrs. Mabel Opoku- activities made the Youth to immortalize Looking back on his life, there is no
Gently down the stream of time Acheampong, Mad Rama Wulff, Mad. the name “PEOPLE” to him, and this has doubt he ran his race of life with a strong
Lead me Savior all the way. Elizabeth Lamptey, Rev. Can. Victor been his name whenever we see him. determination to reflect Christian values
Leon Acquaye, Michael Marmon-Halm, After a while due to proximity after re- in his relationships and by touching others
EMMANUEL KOTEY HAMMOND Jacob Ellis Aryee, Edward Lincoln Addo, locating he joined Christ the King, Gbawe with unconditional love – to deserve a
Edward Ansah-Addo, myself, lately though he never left us. As we bid crown of glory.
Reginald Ansah-Adjaye. As fate would farewell, we quote Herbert Howard Booth E.K., after your life’s fervor, sleep on
have it all our Patrons have passed on to “Summoned home! The call has sounded, and take your deserved rest, till we meet
eternity, late Eddie Aryee, Philip Opoku- bidding a soldier his warfare cease. And the again.
Acheampong and Kofi Owusu Nyantakyi. song of the angels resounding, welcomes a Rest in Perfect Peace. Amen.
One of the nostalgic moments was when warrior to eternal peace. Praise the Lord!
the old church was being demolished From earthly struggles, a comrade has
into this very edifice and the contribution

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TRIBUTE
TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF EMMANUEL KOTEY HAMMOND (PEOPLE)
BY THE ST. JOSEPH THE WORKER ANGLICAN CHURCH (MAXI CATHEDRAL)

‘Then I heard a voice from heaven say, blessed are the hardly used in addressing him. ‘People’ became his current People’s Warden, Mr. Robert Ankrah before
dead who die in the Lord, from now on, yes says the alias at the time due to the passion and selflessness relocating to Gbawe.
spirit, they will rest from their labor, for their good with which he served in that capacity. Although ‘People’ worshipped with the Christ the
deeds will follow them.’ Revelation 14:13 His commitment and love for the service of God King Church, Mallam-Gbawe, he still maintained
and humankind was manifested in all he did. As a a close link with the ‘Maxi Cathedral’, his mother
Death the exorable enemy of humankind has result, he was one of the young men who served on church and availed himself in almost all programs
snatched our brother, E. K. Hammond from us the Parish Church Council (PCC) when St. Joseph that required attendance of founding members.
at a time we least expected. You have blown off attained a Parochial Status in 1982. To quote Shannon L. Alder, ‘Carve your name on
your sweet-scented candles so quickly. ‘People’ once a sides person also served as a hearts and not on tombstones. A legacy is etched
The whole church was thrown into a state of member of the Fundraising Committee under the into the minds of others and the stories they share’.
confusion when the news of your sudden and Chairmanship of Dr. T. N. A Okwabi. The other ‘people’ together with a group of members known
unexpected death was announced on the Church’s members were late Dan Acquaye, Messrs. George as the Pace Setters contributed in fencing the Maxi
platform on Wednesday 6th July 2022. Blankson-Darku, Bliss Amartei, Chris Ashong, Mrs. Cathedral. A plaque in their honor is on the wall of
Ooo ‘People’ as he was affectionately known Lucy Barnor and late Eugenia Turkson. fame closer to the baptismal font at the west door.
and called by many parishioners was the solemn He was once the Patron of Guild of the Good As we celebrate his life, we believe that death is not
atmosphere the entire week. Shepherd, AYPA and the Children Service. He the opposite of life but part of it. Our dead are never
Bro. E.K. Hammond joined the church in the late was a founding member of the Men’s Fellowship dead to us until we have forgotten them. We shall
1970’s and rose through the ranks to become the and served as the Vice President in the second forever remember you.
People’s Warden. He served as People’s Warden administration headed by Bro. Matthew Armah. ‘People’ you will always be in our hearts. We love
for two (2) triennial under Very Revd. J. A. Ocquaye, The last position he held after handing over you but God loves you best.
Rt. Revd. Dr. D. S. M Torto and Venerable P. R.L to Canon Robertson as People’s Warden was Fare thee well till we meet again.
Quarcoopome from 1987 – 1992. the Chairmanship of the Building and Projects People, yawo dzogbaa
He took over from the late Dan Acquaye and handed Committee. The Mission House project was started Amen
over to Revd. Canon Ben Robertson. He was the during his reign. He passed on the baton to the
only officer of the church whose real name was

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TRIBUTE
MFANTSIPIM OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION (MOBA) - NATIONAL EXECUTIVES

Kotey loved Mfantsipim! He demonstrated this affection MOBA will remember him for his affection, commitment, and While his passing is great gain for him; it is a huge loss for
through his dedication to its alumni association - loyalty to the MOBA fraternity and ultimately to Mfantsipim. us, and there will be a gaping hole in our hearts forever.
Mfantsipim Old Boys Association (MOBA). He served Beyond the joy of knowing Kotey and being blessed by his We are however certain that, God in His own wisdom will
as the Secretary to his Year Group, the MOBA Class of friendship, we will remember him for his sense of duty, and use the instrument of time to heal our wounds and dry our
1967 and was nominated to represent his Year Group as above all his caring, gentle, humble and modest nature. tears.
a member of the MOBA National Council. In May 2015 he
was elected as the Vice-President of MOBA a position Unexpected news such as the passing of a loved one Kotey, the entire MOBA fraternity salutes you for having
he held until he was called home by his maker. occasionally knocks on our doors and as devastating and lived the VISION of the Founding Fathers of Mfantsipim
Emmanuel Kotey Hammond started school at painful as this may be, we have no choice but to remain and the MISSION of the School. We will forever
Mfantsipim in September 1962 and left in 1967 after steady in our resolve to show our gratitude for the lasting remember you for your selflessness and humility and will
taking the GCE ‘O’ Examination. He was in Lockhart- and rewarding relationship we shared. be ever grateful to God for having had the opportunity
Schweitzer House. Our mortal minds still cannot fathom the untimely departure to know you.
At Mfantsipim, the students do not pass through the of our brother, friend and mate - Emmanuel Kotey Our heartfelt condolences go to his widow, children,
school; the school passes through them, leaving in Hammond - whom we all affectionately called ‘Kotey’. As siblings and the entire family, what words or deeds
them the virtues of humility, honesty determination, human as we are, we will weep bitterly to find some comfort could we ever utter to comfort you?
hard work, and love for service to God and man. There and closure, but as children of God, we know that all things Senior Emmanuel Kotey Hammond (MOBA 1967) has
is no doubt that Kotey’s five (5) years at Mfantsipim work together for good to them that love God and to them fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the
molded him into a humble, honest and hardworking who are called according to his purpose. faith and as verse 6 of our school hymn MHB 832 aptly
personality who served his community and nation puts it:
well. His very nature was an embodiment of commitment, “The Golden evening brightens in the west:
fortitude, honesty and ultimate and total dependence on Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest.
God! Sweet is the calm of Paradise the blessed – Alleluia”.
He demonstrated his love for the fraternity with very We will celebrate the life of this distinguished son of
insightful and encouraging pieces of advice. His recollection Kwabotwe by emulating the values he stood for.
of ‘Old Boys’ transcended his own Year Group, and it was Senior Hammond, our beloved Vice President - May our
a marvel how he easily remembered other ‘Old Boys’ who Heavenly Father grant you eternal rest till we meet again.
did not belong to his Year Group. As an influential member
of the MOBA National executive he played an active role
in steering MOBA from the dawn of its ”New Era” to what
it is today – the best 2nd Cycle alumni Association in the
country.

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TRIBUTETRIBUTE TO EMMANUEL KOTEY HAMMOND

BY MFANTSIPIM OLD BOYS ASSOCIATION 1967 YEAR GROUP
In this world, nothing is certain but united. He was a law-abiding and progressive interventions promoted
death and taxes,” wrote the famous disciplined student who believed in by MOBA. Kotey was a very helpful
American publisher, inventor, and the need for rules and regulations person to many when he worked
diplomat Benjamin Franklin to a in school and organisational affairs. with Architectural and Engineering
friend in 1789. His observation was, While many of us had at least one Services Limited. We are also aware
however, not unique. About 2800 nickname, he remained simply Kotey. of his activities in the Church.
years earlier, wise King Solomon This attribute was not diminished Kotey, your classmates are proud of
stated, “The living are conscious in later years, as Kotey would be your service to the MOBA’67 Group
that they will die.” Yet, he merely the one to take a leading role in and the larger MOBA fraternity.
confirmed what was said 3000 years organising the activities of our Year We thank you for your immense
earlier to the first human on earth, Group. Indeed, for his immense role contribution to secondary school
“Dust you are and to dust you will in promoting the sur-vival/continuity education in Ghana.
return”. of our Group at the beginning, he Today, as we mourn with your wife,
Today, we bid farewell to our became, to some of us, “The Faithful children, the wider family, colleagues,
classmate, Emmanuel Kotey One”, just as the historic “Faithful and friends, we know we shall miss
Hammond, known to us as Kotey. Eight” students became synonymous you very much, but we console
We met on Friday 14 September with the survival of the school itself ourselves in the knowledge that God
1962, when we arrived at Mfantsipim in its nascent years. Kotey was keen knows and loves you best. While
School in Cape Coast to continue on maintaining the ideals of MOBA. saying our final goodbye, we are
our education. Emmanuel Kotey He always found time for MOBA consoled by the knowledge that “If
Hammond, with some of us, made activities. As Secretary of the Year you live, you live in the Lord, and if
the Lockhart–Schweitzer House our Group, MOBA67, he represented you die, you die in the Lord. Whether
home for the next five years. He was us at many important meetings. His you live or die, you are the Lord’s
shy and reserved, just like most of us dedication to serving pushed him (Romans 14:7-8).” So, “Father, in thy
at the beginning, but he became an further into the national activities gracious keeping, leave we now thy
open-hearted and generous person of MOBA, leading to his serving as servant sleeping”.
with great affection for his colleagues. National Vice President from 2015 Rest in Perfect Peace, our dear
Kotey will be remembered for his until he was called to glory on 4 July brother, Kotey.
smile under all circumstances, always 2022. During his tenure as the Deputy
working to keep his classmates Adusuapanyin, Mfantsipim School
benefited from many innovative and

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TRIBUTE
TRIBUTE BY GBAWE NORTH RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to pluck what is planted; a time to
kill and a time to heal, a time to breakdown and a time to build up; a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance. [Ecclesiastics 3: 1-4]

We, the Gbawe North Residents Association, have assembled here to honor your wonderful God-given life of 70 years plus 2. As we celebrate you, our
stomachs churn.

Today, our hearts are filled with tremendous grief. Words cannot express how terrible this period has been for us. Your simple presence at our meetings and
active participation in all discussions brought life to the room.

We have treasured recollections of your tireless efforts to help the Association in our minds and hearts. We recollect how in the early 2000, you championed our
quest for drainage for our new developing zone of Gbawe by connecting us to the Hydrological Services Department of the Ministry of Works, through your wife.
Your efforts resulted in the Ministry delegating a full engineer to us to handle a large number of drainage projects - and this at a time when most districts in the
country were in severe need of development.

You were very active during our Saturday Walks for our Keep Fit program. This attitude so inspired many that you became a role model whose participation drew
many others to join. We remember how much fun you made of our walking sessions.

You pursued the Keep-Fit ethos even after the Association dissolved the program; you were constantly observed keeping up with the walks.

We’re still having trouble believing that we’re reading a tribute to your memory, Emmanuel. You had a hearty phone conversation with the Secretary that Sunday
and you sounded so vibrant. The Chairman phones the Secretary the next morning, Monday, and says, ‘bamm! this is what I’ve heard’. Emma, your death
exemplifies the actual meaning of the word “unexpected”.

Even as we grieve our beloved Emmanuel Kotey HAMMOND, we rejoice in his existence.

God gave you to us and in His own wisdom has taken you back. We say:

FARE WELL, REST IN THE BOSOM OF FATHER ABRAHAM!

Yaawo ojogbaa

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POEM “

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or you can smile because he has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all he’s left.
Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him only that he is gone,
or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what he’d want:
smile, open your eyes, love, and go on.

By David Harkins

EMMANUEL KOTEY HAMMOND

HYMNS
A&M 231 A&M 277 A&M 236
O HOLY SPIRIT, LORD OF GRACE FOR THEE, O DEAR, DEAR COUNTRY BREATHE ON ME BREATH OF GOD

1. 1. 1.
O Holy Spirit, Lord of grace, For thee, O dear, dear country, Breathe on me, Breath of God,

eternal Fount of love, mine eyes their vigils keep; fill me with life anew,
inflame, we pray, our inmost hearts for very love, beholding that I may love what thou dost love,

with fire from heaven above. thy happy name, they weep. and do what thou wouldst do.
2. The mention of thy glory 2.
is unction to the breast,
As thou in bond of love dost join and medicine in sickness, Breathe on me, Breath of God,
the Father and the Son, and love and life and rest. until my heart is pure,
2.
so fill us all with mutual love, O one, O only mansion! until with thee I will one will,
and knit our hearts in one. O Paradise of joy! to do and to endure.
3. 3.
All glory to the Father be, Where tears are ever banished,
all glory to the Son, and smiles have no alloy; Breathe on me, Breath of God,
till I am wholly thine,
all glory, Holy Ghost, to thee, the Lamb is all thy splendor,
while endless ages run. the Crucified thy praise; until this earthly part of me
his laud and benediction glows with thy fire divine.
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3.

With jasper glow thy bulwarks,
thy streets with emeralds blaze;

the sardius and the topaz
unite in thee their rays;

thine ageless walls are bonded
with amethyst unpriced;

the saints build up thy fabric,
thy cornerstone is Christ.

A&M 623 HYMN A&M 609
JERUSALEM, MY HAPPY HOME A&M 23 OUR LORD IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD!
GLORY TO THEE, MY GOD, THIS NIGHT
1. 1. 1.
JERUSALEM, my happy home, Glory to thee, my God, this night, Our Lord is risen from the dead!
for all the blessings of the light: Our Jesus is gone up on high!
When shall l come to thee? keep me, O keep me, King of kings, The powers of hell are captive led,
When shall my sorrows have an end? beneath thy own almighty wings. dragged to the portals of the sky.
2.
Thy Joys when shall I see? Forgive me, Lord, for thy dear Son, Alleluia!
O happy harbour of the saints! the ill that I this day have done; 2.
that with the world, myself, and thee,
O sweet and pleasant soil! I, ere I sleep, at peace may be. There his triumphal chariot waits,
in thee no sorrow may be found. 3. and angels chant the solemn lay:
Teach me to live, that I may dread lift up your heads, ye heavenly gates;
No grief, no care, no toil. the grave as little as my bed;
2. teach me to die, that so I may ye everlasting doors, give way.
rise glorious at the awful day. Alleluia!
There lust and lucre cannot dwell: 3.
There envy bears no sway;
Loose all your bars of massy light,
There is no hunger, heat, nor cold, and wide unfold the ethereal scene;
But pleasure every way: he claims these mansions as his right

Thy walls are made of precious stones, receive the King of glory in.
Thy bulwarks diamonds square; Alleluia!
Thy gates are of right orient pearl.
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3.
Ah, my sweet home, Jerusalem.
Would God l were in thee!

Would God my woes were at an end,
Thy Joys that I might see!

Thy saints are crowned with glory great,
They see God face to face:

They triumph still, they still rejoice:
Most happy is their case.

EMMANUEL KOTEY HAMMOND





The Entire Family Of The Late Emmanuel Kotey
Hammond Wish To Express Their Profound Gratitude And

Appreciation To All Who In Countless Ways Supported
And Contributed To The Successful Interment Of Their
Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Husband, Father And Friend.
May The Good Lord Bless And Replenish You Bountifully.

Thank You.