Here and there, you are reading about young African-American males, and what you read is not necessarily admiring.
This young man was an inspiration to all who knew him.
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Tragic story.
On a side note, it looks like his father emigrated from Nigeria, which would explain his name. It may also explain other things as well.
Posted by: Ennis | Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 08:58 PM
Dear Liz,
Thank you so much for posting my brother's story on your site. My brother was a beautiful person and an inspiration to all who met him. We all miss him dearly.
Iquo
Posted by: Iquo Okon | Friday, July 23, 2004 at 06:00 PM
Liz,
Yes, Okon was a great person and I'm very glad that I knew him for as long as I did. I just pinged you with a post I did just after I heard of his death.
It's good to see another fellow alum blogging. :-)
Mike.
Posted by: Michael | Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 08:01 AM
I met Okon at a French language group in Chicago during the mid 90's. I found him very likeable, interesting, and wordly. I only recently learned of his death, and was stunned by it.
But, like a previous poster, I am glad to have met him. I only wish I had found better news than this upon Googling him after so many years.
Posted by: Les | Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 07:13 PM