On behalf of ARK Jammers, Inc., we would like to announce with great sadness the passing of ARK Jammers, Inc. Executive Vice President and Co-Founder Noel Ekwabi, mostly known as Papa Noel, on Wednesday April 18, 2012.  He passed away in Paris after a short intense struggle with cancer.

Papa Noel played an integral part in the formation of ARK Jammers, Inc. and has stayed actively involved since its founding in 2009.  His sensitivity and heart of compassion exemplified the ARK Jammers, Inc. mission of promoting kindness as a way for us to change our world!  He was always very eager to share his incredible talent with youth whether through teaching master classes in the United States, or playing a major role in all of the ARK Jammers, Inc. concerts. We were always impressed by his humility in the face of his incredible talent: he was always ready and willing to promote others before himself, frequently handing over the spotlight to younger less experienced talent.  We will miss him greatly!!

Would you like to offer your support to the family, please kindly donate to the funeral committee's Paypal account

We are still awaiting details about funeral arrangements and will forward the information as soon as it is available.  In the meantime continue to join us in praying for Avline Ava and his family as they go through this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Thomas Ava
Chairman
ARK Jammers, Inc.