To state the facts of Professor Mbeboh's passing and the shock of it all is to echo what so many have stated already, but how can anyone resist an urge that comes so naturally? Nevertheless, I choose to remember the man who was also my professor at the University of Yaounde as a beloved gentleman, who 'insulted' us as 'skallywags' all in good humor. I took at least two course from him and I can state categorically that fewer professors commanded as much respect and admiration as Professor Mbeboh. So great was my respect for him that I had no idea from what part of Cameroon he came. That did not matter because the man rose high above the rustic fray of tribalism in which so many were bound. Truth be told, it is only since the news of his death hit me that I discovered for the first time that he was a Libialem man; and that changes nothing! May the Lord, the Father of all comfort be with the family through this trying time. Pascal Buma, PhD Associate Professor of English

Professor Mbeboh, On this sudden call Home, I join others and on behalf of the Forka's family at home and abroad to wish you well and final rest. I pray that the Lord Almighty will receive you. May He also comfort your family and the many mourners you have left behind. I pray too that we all consider Him at all times in our lives. Rest in peace! Frank Forka (USA)

The passing of our dear brother Chris Mbeboh is a great loss to the community of Nhenfem, Lebang, Lebialem and Cameroon. At this time of our loss we should think of his intellectual contributions, the great thigns he did for his family and the community. Our prayers are with his family and we pray that God gives the family the strength to to deal with the loss. Ateh Denis (President-NCUDA-USA)