Sad Moments As Remains Of Brigadier General Patrick Miri Is Laid To Rest

Sad Moments As Remains Of Brigadier General Patrick Miri Is Laid To Rest

It was a sad moment for the family members, relatives and friends of Brigadier General Patrick Ayuba Miri retired when his remain was committed to mother earth on 10 June 2023 in his hometown Langtang North local government area of Plateau state.

Reading the funeral oration of the senior officer, the representative of the Chief of Army Staff, Brigadier General Suleiman Adamu described the senior officer as a gallant professional soldier, brilliant, patriotic, hardworking and trustworthy gentleman who has dedicated most of his lifetime to serve the nation. He noted that, the death of General Miri is a great loss to the family, friends, the country and indeed the Nigerian Army.

Delivering their summons, the officiating ministers, Lieutenant Colonel (Rev) A Usman and Rev Nankap B Fazing noted that, death is inevitable which all humans must pass through. They reminded the congregation that the reward for holy living is eternal life as those who sleep in Christ are resting. Taking their readings of the holy scripture from John 11 : 25 – 26 and Romans 8 : 35 – 38, the clergymen noted that the foundation of Christianity is the belief in resurrection unto paradise for those who lives a holy life.

Also speaking at the ceremony, the spouse to the deceased, friends, his senior and mates in the military described late Miri as a worth friend, team player and caring husband, father and friend.

Brigadier General Parick Miri is a member of Regular Combatant Course 33 of the Prestigious Nigerian Defence Academy.