‘’Since you left, the school bus doesn't come again'' - Actor Francis Duru mourns his son, Ifeanyi

Nollywood actor, Francis Duru has taken to social media to mourn his son, Ifeanyi, who would have turned 16 today December 4.

Late Ifeanyi who was the second son of the veteran actor passed away in August 2024.

In a post shared on his Instagram page this morning, Duru expressed how devastating it has been for him and other members of his family since Ifeanyi passed away at 15. 

He wrote;

‘’Nna...today ,you were going to be 16

But the cold hands of death snatched you from us...you looked forward to this day..was so excited...we all looked forward to it...but life happened to you and you retired so early...son,it has not been easy bc you left a very big hole in our hearts......why you left and how you left...still bothers us....it's not been easy ...non can ever or will ever replace you....it hurts but God knows why...your fond memories ...they comfort us all....we miss you...your warm smiles..words of affirmation,miss your arms on my shoulder...the last mayonnaise is still I see your friends remaining...since you left..the school bus doesn't come again...can't remember when I last ate bread...such a big vacumm.... I see your friends...and the look in their eyes still asking what happened .... mummy weeps each day while I do mine in the dark...Frances and Soso all of us...grand ma has your picture always....tnx for parenting you...Nna we can't cut your cake today....we still love you and still feel you are around..you were such a wonderful kid...all same happy posthumous birthday day my champ...continuously rest in the bosom of the lord....Adieu son...we love you loads.''

May his soul continue to rest in peace, Amen.