A tribute from Comfort N. Dahnweih (a Liberian) to Patrick Nutor, my former Employer (Boss)

It was one of the beautiful Saturday mornings in June 2004 in Tema Community 4, at Coconut Junction. I was at a usual Soul Winning exercise with my church when you drove by to get some coconut juice. I stepped closer and shared one of my gospel tracts with you. After discussing its content and purpose, you figured I was an alien, and there your caring heart was revealed to me at first sight. You saw a potential young Liberian who had fled the civil war in her country to continue tertiary studies in Ghana but was still not gainfully employed to sustain herself. You then offered me a job interview with your wife Mrs. Lynda Nutor (Auntie Lynda) as the interviewer.

Down in my heart, I know that you both offered me my first corporate employment as Tech Assistant at ACCU Computers not because I delivered better than other Ghanaian but because your hearts and eyes had values for every needy one you came across. You were an international citizen. During my seven years of employment at ACCU Computers, you were not the regular employer to me, but also that inspiring senior brother I found in a foreign land. You wanted me to build an IT career, and you helped me work towards it in many ways. You were concerned of my health & wellbeing. You made me feel like a part of your family. I remember when Klenam and Sefakor were born, you invited me to see Mrs. Nutor and the new born baby at the hospital. Even after I resigned in 2011 November to return to Liberia, you asked, “Do you have to leave for Liberia now? Just in case you change your mind, your job still awaits you.” Your thoughtful heart followed me outside of Ghana; you were always available, just a phone call away. And, when I later visited Ghana, you and your family welcomed me into your comfortable home and offered to help my niece (Faith Gono) get into medical school even though we didn’t ask.

Mr. Nutor, as I called you, thanks for impacting my life, and those of other former Liberian refugees, to achieve our full potential when the world wouldn’’t. You are, and will be, deeply missed. May your passionate soul rest in perfect peace!
Comfort N. Dahnweih