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Enduring Hope

To everyone who’s been following my grief journey through my yearly blogs on the Jeggan Cole Foundation website, it should come as no surprise that another year is upon us. Indeed, we continue to remember and celebrate the life and legacy of my dear son, Jeggan....

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Happy Birthday Son, Forever 26

This day, thirty-five years ago, in a faraway land, Jeggan was born. But life’s curtains forever drawn at twenty-six. His purpose and earthly mission accomplished Then, just as he entered this world And without fretting or fussing He peacefully slipped into the...

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Remembering Jeggan Cole: 2014-2022 – Eight Years Strong

GRIEF WORK AND HEALING It so happened that on the eight-year anniversary of Jeggan’s passing, I celebrated a milestone birthday. Even with life’s trauma, it is a momentous and joyful time to be alive and for that I am eternally grateful. I have no doubt in my mind...

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Jeggan Cole 2014-2021 – Seven Year Anniversary

Seven Year Anniversary: Counting My Blessings Through the Lens of the Pandemic. Celebrating another year into my journey of grief and healing against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. It goes without saying that the past year has been tough with widespread...

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Happy birthday to my son in heaven! 

Thirty-two years ago to the day,I welcomed a beautiful baby into my world.He was the joy and pride of my life And soon, became my identity. I watched him grow into a man,Just an everyday regular guyWho fussed about nothing Yet discussed everything.With a grin on...

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Memoir – Jeggan’s 5th Anniversary – May 19, 2019

Remembering Jeggan O. Cole 2014 - 2019 Feeling Incredibly Blessed! In my write-up this year, I choose to view my journey through the lens of God’s incredible and manifold blessings. It is with much humility and gratefulness of heart that I say with confidence that...

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Greater Sense of Purpose and Hope

JEGGAN O. COLE: July 3, 1987 - May 19, 2014 FOURTH ANNIVERSARY (May 19) - TRIBUTE   It is here again! It sneaked up on me: May 19, 2018, four years to the day. What an incredible journey and what a life! At this time of the year, I find myself penning down my...

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A son is born, A son is gone!

Come nigh all you who mourn From whence you come? North, South, East and West. A son is born, a son is gone!   You gather together to mourn Who is it you mourn? Mother, father daughter or son? Indeed for a son – a son that is gone   You gather together at...

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My Tribute to Jeggan- Fanta Bayo

There was always something about Jeggan that drew everyone to him. Maybe it is his smile, his calm voice, and his quiet sense of humor.  He was a charismatic and loving individual who went the extra mile for his friends.  But that was not my first impression of him....