A Tribute to Brother Nasif T. Sowell

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In the words of Brother Will Moses of Theta Nu:

Brother Nasif T. Sowell died peacefully while he was in the hospital for treatment.  He had cancer, the type of cancer is, to my knowledge, Ewing Sarcoma.  I do not know much of this cancer, and how it effected him, but I do know he did not like to dwell on it.  He lived his life as if nothing was wrong, and we remember him as an always cheerful guy.  He lived with no worries, no fears, and a lot of love for the people he came in contact with. Whether or not you met him for a minute or you'd known him your whole life, you can guarantee he never forgot you.

Originally from Newark, NJ,  he moved to live with his grandmother in Natchitoches, LA sometime before high school.  He graduated from Natchitoches Central High School, came to Northwestern in fall of 2001 and joined band.  He pledged KKPsi during this semester as well and crossed on November 4, 2001.  He has many loved ones, and friends that will truly miss him but that are glad he is no longer suffering from his treatments.

Words of true inspiration from Erica Guillory, Nasif's fiancé:

I know that Nasif's life was satisfied. He accomplished goals that may seem ordinary to the average person, he allowed others to see life from a different perspective. Nasif was the type of person who refused to take
anything for granted and took whatever God threw his way without complaint.  He gave himself unselfishly to others, he was the type of person who would give his last to someone else in order for them to have something. He never complained about his ailment nor did he let it get the best of him. Instead he took life by the hand and lived it to the fullest. Nasif was a very kind and forgiving young man. He accepted everyone for not what the had on the
outside but what was in their hearts, and he always took time out to help someone. Nasif never asked for his illness nor did he question God why did he have to endure it, instead he remained the same person and kept his
faith in God. Because he knew that he had God on his side at all times.   A wise man once said that God placed everyone and everything on this earth for a reason. It is my belief that Nasif's purpose was to shed some
light on our lives. He taught all of us something different and each of us must take what Nasif has given and remember to use it in everyday life. Nasif has given me love, happiness, peace of mind, and strength. He
also taught me that when I give willingly and unselfishly to others that I should never regret what I sacrificed for someone else no matter what they may do or say after I have given something. What has he taught you?
The good Lord has blessed us with several things one of them was Nasif.  Nasif and I both agreed that those who are truly blessed are the ones who appreciate the things that are truly important are love happiness peace and
the love of God and his wonders. Nasif once said  "If the world could survive on those things (food and water as well) then there would be no hatred fighting wars or negativity." Now I am not saying that Nasif was a
saint who could do no wrong, I am simply stating that Nasif was sent to attempt to make things a little better. And he has. I remember when he first pledged KKPsi he was overwhelmed with the love and brotherhood you
all showed him. Even after he crossed he still felt that kindred KKPsi continued to give. It pleases me to see all of his brothers coming together at this time although it is not filled with joy. He would have been happy
knowing that his brothers still cared and were still there for him.
We all loved Nasif dearly, and we all hate to see him leave us so soon, but the Lord could stand to see his child suffer any longer and has taken him to a better place. One where he will feel no more pain and suffering, he will
now feel joy peace love and happiness. We must NEVER NEVER forget Nasif.     I know it may be hard for those of us who were close to him, but the only way to honor Nasif is to remember him for who he was and what he has given us. He would not want us going the rest of our lives mourning his death but instead rejoicing life. For no one truly dies, their souls and spirits live forever.