Papa Ladji Camara passes Oct 23 2K4 By Reverend R Clark
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 12:27:58 -0400
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Greetings & Condolences BabaAziz and ALL!
Papa Ladji Camara
June 15, 1923 - October 23, 2004
At 05:41 PM 10/24/2004, Baba Aziz Ahmadu wrote: The Master Djembefola, Papa Ladji Camara, has made his transition to the ancestors on Saturday. He left peacefully in his sleep. Your prayers and blessings will be felt. He loved you all.
Thanks for Everything!
- This news brings a tear to my eye, and I only had one class with him several years ago while visiting the NYC area. This sincerely touches me because, I found him to be such a warm and lively spirit, instantly endearing. Also he proved to be a kind and gentle teacher. When I 'got' what he needed to emphasize with me, he gave me "both thumbs up" and this expression of Joy that burned that image of approval into my memory. I treasure that.
- For those lucky enough to have had more time with him I cannot possibly estimate what an enrichment and Blessing he provided.
- I pray for Ladji to have an easy transition as I do the same for my own father who also had an easy transition a few years ago. My prayers go out to the grieving as well.
One Love, R
Drumming Peace!
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