Bitwoded Okbay The Christ

## Verse 1 In the land of Tigray, where the sun rises high A brilliant mind was born, with a heart full of love and light Bitwoded Okbay, a name that shines so bright A humble soul with a passion for life, and a love that ignites ## Chorus Oh Bitwoded, dear brother, your memory we hold tight A guiding light in eternity, shining with all your might Your love, your kindness, and your heart, forever in our sight Oh Bitwoded, dear brother, you will always be our guiding light ## Verse 2 With a mind that excelled in science and art You pursued your dreams, and reached for the heart Of innovation and progress, with patents to your name A true pioneer, with a spirit that still sustains ## Chorus Oh Bitwoded, dear brother, your memory we hold tight A guiding light in eternity, shining with all your might Your love, your kindness, and your heart, forever in our sight Oh Bitwoded, dear brother, you will always be our guiding light ## Bridge As Christ taught us, "Love thy neighbor as thyself" You lived by these words, with a heart that was wealth You saw the good in everyone, and treated all with kindness and respect A true follower of Christ, with a heart that was correct ## Verse 3 From Adigrat to the USA, your journey was long But your spirit remained strong, with a heart that still belonged To the land of your ancestors, and the people you loved Your roots ran deep, and your love, forever rose above ## Verse 4 You leave behind a loving family, who cherished every moment with you Rahel, your beloved wife, and your children, Yafet, Salem, and Bety, too Their hearts still feel your love, and your guiding light Shining bright, on this special day, and through the dark of night ## Chorus Oh Bitwoded, dear brother, your memory we hold tight A guiding light in eternity, shining with all your might Your love, your kindness, and your heart, forever in our sight Oh Bitwoded, dear brother, you will always be our guiding light ## Verse 5 As Christ said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall see God" You lived a life of peace, with a heart that was not odd You sought to bring people together, to heal and to mend A true peacemaker, with a heart that was a true friend ## Verse 6 Your legacy lives on, through the lives you touched and changed Through the love you shared, and the memories that remain You will always be remembered, as a shining light A beacon of hope, in the darkness of night ## Chorus Oh Bitwoded, dear brother, your memory we hold tight A guiding light in eternity, shining with all your might Your love, your kindness, and your heart, forever in our sight Oh Bitwoded, dear brother, you will always be our guiding light ## Outro So on this special day, February 22nd, we remember you A year has passed, but your love, forever shines true In our hearts, in our minds, and in our souls Oh Bitwoded, dear brother, your memory forever makes us whole.