Monrovia – Alumni of the Jimmy Jolocon High School could not hold back their emotions when news emerged of the passing of their alma mata’s founder and proprietor Emmanuel Doe Weiah. The late Pa Weiah was in his 80’s.
Jimmy Jolocon Elementary, Junior and Senior High School, established 1981, is situated in the township of Gardnersville, a suburb of Monrovia.
The veteran Liberian educator, Weiah died after a prolonged illness at the ELWA Hospital in Paynesville on October 18, three weeks after his 80th birthday.
Upon hearing the death news, alumni of the school flooded social media with tons of condolence messages. They are grieving over the loss of Pa Weiah, who was not only an educator but a father to many of them.
D. Kaihenneh Senbgeh is an alumnus, who currently is the Manager for Communications, Media and Public Affairs at Liberia Revenue Authority, wrote on Facebook: “Oh, Pa Weiah, you lived well as a patriot, academician, disciplinarian, and father to many. In your death, we can only reflect on your achievements and celebrate you, and not mourn.
“What more could you have done in eight decades after building the Cobra Kingdom that keeps producing professionals from all professions who are today serving every sector of our society and the world at large.
“Thank God for bringing you forth. Thank God for calling you back. Go home and rest, our hero.”
Patience Senkpeni-Kumeh, another alumnus, who is Communications Assistant for Media Service at the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, wrote: “Rest well, Pa Weiah. Sad day, a hero has fallen.”
Another alumnus, Kupee Sie Washington, Jr. posted: “Our hero,
Mr. Emmanuel Doe Weiah, AKA Pa-Weiah is dead. A Sad Day for Jimmy Jolocon.”
He added: “Your quote lives on. ‘Thoughts are abstract, but become meaningful when they are put into images, which actualities are deeply rooted with long-lasting productivity.’”
Alfred Lloyd White Jr., quoting a line from school’s ode, posted: “A legend has fallen; a gentle giant has succumbed; a pillar of oak in quality academia has collapsed. Our benefactor, truly thou were the best amongst these hills.”
Another alumnus Amara Quardu Mohammed Kamara, a former Communications Specialist at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center posted: “Wow! great Loss. The Cobra Kingdom is bereaved. Rest in peace, Pa Weiah. We are extremely grateful for the discipline and education you provided us. Rest on, Baba. A legend has left the world. We shall forever represent you.”
On July 25, 2012, the late veteran Liberian educator, was among 19
distinguished citizens, who former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf bestowed upon
them one of the country’s highest honors as part of activities marking the
celebration of Liberia’s 165th independence anniversary.
The school after the Liberian civil war became well noted for showcasing its supremacy in many academic challenges; winning twice the National Education Debates and the National Quizzing competition, which were sponsored by the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education.
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