JAMES
QUEST R. NZUKI
The
Reminiscence
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Hey
Dinah
Thanks
for the invite, my apologies for the delay in replying. It would be an honor
to join you for your pitch. Count me in.
Also,
this might be of interest to you: check out a book called PITCH ANYTHING by
Oren Klauff. Amazing guy this, with immense World experience and proven
ideology on pitching. You might find it useful. Am working out some logistics
as regards DareToFearLess and I shall be coming back to you asap to follow up
on your willingness to participate. It’s great to have you as a part of this.
Thanks again for the invite, God bless
you.
JQ
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And yes …he was there for my
Spark * Accelerator pitching event. I barely knew him at this point. He was
pleased with our work at Young Jewel and immediately joined our school
mentorship visits the same year. Within a year you would think we had known him
for years... “Chic you are doing a great Job with the kids” He always reminded
me.
Quest was many things, from being
very silly, stubborn, to a great guy …. But above all he was a supportive friend,
full of life and a big heart for humanity. He then shared the ‘Dare To Be Fearless’
concept; his intention to share African stories; normal people doing small
things with passions and great hearts. So he came with his expensive cameras to
capture the story behind Young Jewels Mentorship Program. We bonded over the few
years. He was a great guy, we shared
coffee and endless talks about everything… yes everything. Beyond the Mr. Fix
it all, Quest was very human, he had his lows too and unlike you would imagine,
he talked about them too… but occasionally! Quest was special, to some extend I
felt like he was a public possession*. He was there for everyone and anyone! On
my first bike ride with him along Thika road, he got out of his way to assist a
lady driver whose car had been hit by a bus along Thika Road. The most
interesting part was that it took us more than 3 hours to sort the lady and he
was extremely patient. We only left there after the lady was through with the Police.
As we left the police station he asked if I had picked the lady’s number which
I had! “Kindly follow up on her tomorrow, I don’t want her to think I am
hitting* on her” He said….and yeah mission accomplished! On a separate day, on
our way from Machakos school visit, Quest jumped out of the car, we all thought
he was going to get something. But No! He jumped out to sort traffic at a junction
in Machakos town. We had to pull over the road to wait for him to sort the
traffic. And yes he only joined us after the traffic was flowing. That was
Quest for you! Our own *Transporter*! Do good, walked away!
Now Quest, on that fateful day I
was so sure you had this entire prank* planned out. I knew you were capable of
doing it. So I did not mourn on that Friday because I knew it was all a big bad
joke! I had already planned how hard I would be on you for pulling such a bad
one on everybody! But the Saturday morning
was very different. I talked to Riverstone, he was very broken…He confirmed my
greatest fear! It dawned to me you will never
hit my doorbell again ever! The pain was too much; I wouldn’t say it’s easier..
at times I really miss you. It never passed a week or two without SLYD and I
talking about you. Actually we got lots of things to share with you! You made
many friends at Young Jewels, we miss you a lot Quest, and the gap is highly
felt. Every day we celebrate your life. You should know, SLYD has become such a
good photographer I really hope you see his work from there! You are always in
our hearts forever!
In his sleep, Quest has taught me
to live life to my fullest, to drop anything that does not brings joy, to appreciate
friends more, to be 100% there for others. To know life is a gift and that
service to others is eternal! To dare and be the best I can be! Meanwhile I am
doing my best at it!
James Quest - Dare- Fear-less
Written By: Dinah Muthuka
Young Jewels Foundation
P.O BOX 47754 00100. Nairobi - KENYA
Website: http://www.youngjewels.org,Facebook:Young Jewels Foundation, Twitter: @jewelfoundation
P.O BOX 47754 00100. Nairobi - KENYA
Website: http://www.youngjewels.org,Facebook:Young Jewels Foundation, Twitter: @jewelfoundation
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