Hi Konji,

Today is April 1st, the first day of our birthmonth. It is just short of a year ago that we were celebrating together with our families at Rathbun Steak. You were such a gentleman and didn't even mention that it was YOUR birthday as well as mine. You were content to sit back and let me have my day. I was particularly touched by the way that you connected with my son, Kyle that weekend. You took him under your wing while I spent time chatting and catching up with Nisha. You treated him with such kindness and respect. He was completely taken with you and saw in you the man that he hopes to one day become. I remember that when we came home he kept talking about "Konji's big cheekbones". I laughed and said "He just has big cheeks because he has such a big smile" We will both truly miss that big smile. And while I'm shocked and saddened that we won't spend another birthday together, you can be sure that for this birthday and every one after, I will dry my eyes and raise a toast to a wonderful man, friend and husband to my friend, Nisha. Happy Birthday, Konji.

Hi Konji,

Today is April 1st, the first day of our birthmonth. It is just short of a year ago that we were celebrating together with our families at Rathbun Steak. You were such a gentleman and didn't even mention that it was YOUR birthday as well as mine. You were content to sit back and let me have my day. I was particularly touched by the way that you connected with my son, Kyle that weekend. You took him under your wing while I spent time chatting and catching up with Nisha. You treated him with such kindness and respect. He was completely taken with you and saw in you the man that he hopes to one day become. I remember that when we came home he kept talking about "Konji's big cheekbones". I laughed and said "He just has big cheeks because he has such a big smile" We will both truly miss that big smile. And while I'm shocked and saddened that we won't spend another birthday together, you can be sure that for this birthday and every one after, I will dry my eyes and raise a toast to a wonderful man, friend and husband to my friend, Nisha. Happy Birthday, Konji.

Well Nisha I am doing something I said I wouldn't do (you know how stubburn I can be sometimes). I am expressing how I am hurting. First, I am hurting for you because I can't do anything to ease your pain. Secondly, I am hurting because I truly miss Konji. Lastly, for my son Ty jr he said his Uncle Konji left him too early, he also don't understand why his Uncle Konji won't be able to come to his 8th birthday party Saturday.
KONJI YOU ARE A BLESSING FROM GOD. I LOVE YOU AND APPRECIATE THE HAPPINESS THAT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO MY SISTER, MY KIDS AND OUR FAMILY. YOU, YOUR GIVING SPIRIT AND WONDERFUL SMILE WILL BE MISSED. LOVE TAY

Bacon and eggs; ham and cheese; peanut butter and jelly; Konji and Nisha. Some things just go together. I’ve known Nisha for 17 years now and no relationship or person seemed good enough for my soror until Konji came along. When she described him as her “soul mate” I thought, “Here we go again!” When I arrived in Atlanta to spend the weekend with Nisha and Konji, I was going to be meeting him for the first time. I had already planned to pick him to pieces! To my surprise, Konji was all Nisha had described him to be…and more! I started thinking, “Where have you been all her life?” I’ve never met a more compassionate, giving person. Konji had me calling back home to my husband giving him pointers! J

To Nisha: I know this time in your life makes no sense, but God’s ways are not our ways. Lean not to your own understanding. Like you, I know loss. But through loss, I have still managed to find fulfillment. Should we never enjoy the beauty & fragrance of flowers because they will eventually wither? Should we never enjoy watching the sunrise because there will be a sunset? Should we never enjoy the love and compassion from a mate because God will perhaps call them home sooner than we want? I know it doesn’t seem fair right now, but one day you too will find fulfillment. Love you, sis!

To Konji: You were the best thing since sliced bread! I thank God for placing you into Darnisha’s life just at the right moment. I know that you will continue to watch over her like the angel you are. Please give her the peace and comfort she needs now to move through the next chapter in her life. She will never forget you, and neither will I! Rest in peace!

WOW Konji
I just got the news of your passing about an hour ago. I am in shock and full of tears. We reconnected again through facebook. I was so glad to reconnect with you. It was just like yesterday when we were at UNC Charlotte. You were like a big brother to my little brother Cordiro when he was just 2 years old and coming to the campus to stay with me for spring break. You would come get Cordiro and take him out and spend time with him every year we were at UNC Charlotte. I will miss you! I really hate I did not get to come to Atlanta to meet you wife. GOD Bless your wife and your family.