In loving memory of the late Dr. Abdul Karim Turay : Late Minister of State Presidential Affairs.
Cocorioko Thursday 23rd June, 2011
In loving memory of the late Dr. Abdul Karim Turay (A.K.T) Late Minister of State Presidential Affairs. May the Lord continue to grant you eternal rest and peace. Only the heart that loves knows the sorrow of parting. Sleep Daddy, sleep Grandpa, sleep ';Mister';. By your loving children: Bomporo Turay, Karima Turay and Abdul Karim Turay Jr. (Pa Bee). Grandchildren Haja Kadijatu Savage, Mariama Savage, Kepiatu Savage and Jeff Junior.
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