President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. and First Lady Kartumu Y. Boakai have expressed their deepest condolences to the Eminent Chairman of the All-Liberian Conference on Dual Citizenship (ALCOD), Mr. Emmanuel S. Wettee, and his family on the passing of his mother, Madam Rebecca C. Doe.
The Boakais’ condolence message was extended to Eminent Wettee during a rendezvous with diaspora Liberians held at President and Frist Lady Boakai’s residence on December 19, 2024.
The late Mother Doe, a cherished member of the Liberians in Columbus Incorporated (LICI), and the River of Life Global Ministries Church, departed this world at the Ohio State Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, USA, on December 14, 2024. Her loss has left a significant void in the hearts of her family including her son, Eminent Wettee, and the diaspora communities, both in Liberia and the diaspora.
During their tribute, President Boakai and the First Lady commended Eminent Wettee for his dedication to uniting Liberians at home and abroad, even as he endured the loss of his beloved mother.
The First Lady, specifically, at the end of her remarks, honored Eminent Wettee by gowning him on behalf of the President and nation and applauded his selflessness and patriotism.
“We are so proud of you. The idea that you came here, despite losing your mother, shows that Liberia is above all,” the First Lady said.
Eminent Emmanuel S. Wettee bows in gratitude to President Boakai and First Lady Boakai for the honor
She continued: “Your love and passion for our country are evident. Please accept our sympathy on behalf of the President and the people of Liberia. Thank you for all your sacrifices.”
Eminent Emmanuel S. Wettee is widely recognized as the foremost advocate for dual citizenship in Liberia. He is the Chairman of the All-Liberian Conference on Dual Citizenship (ALCOD). He is a former President of the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas (ULAA). His continuous advocacy and contributions to the dual citizenship movement have earned him national and international accolades.
In 2022, Eminent Wettee was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Liberians in Columbus Incorporated (LICI), where his late mother was also a respected member. In 2023, he was named “The Father of Dual Citizenship” by European Federation of Liberian Associations (ELFA). He has received countless awards and recognitions for his successful leadership roles in the diaspora and Liberia.
The loss of Madam Rebecca Doe has been deeply felt by her family and the communities she touched. Sympathies have poured in from members of LICI, ALCOD, EFLA, The Federation of Liberian Associations in Ohio (FOLAO), ULAA, ULAA Persons of Eminent Council, Sinoe County Associations in the Americas, (SCAA), The National Krao Associations in the Americas (NKTA), The New Kru Town Association in the Americas (NKTAA), Liberia Advocacy for Change (LAC), The Booker Washington Institute (BWI), Liberians in the diaspora and at home, and many other diaspora Liberian organizations. Members of these organizations have united in their support and comfort for Eminent Wettee and his family during this challenging time.
Ma Rebecca Doe will also be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and her support for her community.
The nation joins the Wettee family in mourning the loss of Madam Rebecca Doe while celebrating her contributions and legacy.
Funeral Arrangements
The family, friends, and community will gather to honor the life of Madam Doe with the following services:
He wake-keeping will be held on January 17, 2025, at the River of Life International Ministry, 3509 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43232. Viewing of Mother Doe’s remains will begin at 5 P.M. to 7:30 PM and the wake-keeping service will start at 7:30 PM and end around 9:30 P.M.
On January 18, 2025, Mother Rebecca Doe’s Funeral Service will take place at Brice United Methodist Church, 3160 Brice Rd, Brice, OH 43109 and it will start at 9 A.M. and end around 11:30 A.M.
She will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.Following the burial, a repast will be held at the Star Event Center, located at 4257 Eastland Square Dr., Columbus, OH 43232.
