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Beer Ngong Ajak Ngong-majuot was born in 1942 to his mother Wal Amuom Alier and Ajak Ngong Ajak in Pinymayom Village, Anuet Payam. He was known Mabil Ngong Ajak Ajak Ngong-majuot at his infancy. While a toddler, one of his distant uncles in the lineages of Ajak Thodoh Gorbek by name Kudumoch Wawu, grandfather to the current Governor of Boma State, David Yauyau Jongkuch Kudumoch, became a prisoner after he was captured in the intercommunal fight. Kudumoch was released when his identity and lineage was established by Deng Panuet (ancestral gods). It was this time that Kudumoch settled at Ngong Ajak Ngong-majuot’s home and found baby Mabil Ngong Ajak. He fell in love with the baby. Kumudoch used to sing Murle songs to baby Mabil and soon he became his favourite child in the homestead of Ngong Ajak. Kudumoch was fond of referring to the little Mabil as "mathon ke de Muony Beer" and that was how our beloved father's name changed from Mabil Ngong Ajak to Beer Ngong Ajak, a short form of “mathon ke.

He passed on at 8 am on August 31, 2019 at Royal Care International Hospital in Khartoum. Bheer Ngong was an exemplary person. He has impacted and inspired a generation of leaders across Jonglei State and was a library of wisdom and history. We, Abii community, acknowledge his work, and we are instead celebrating his life spent on earth rather than mourning. He died as a hero and will forever be a hero. God is the controller of life and we had no power to stop him from taking our beloved father, grandfather and leader at the same time.

Family Background Bheer Ngong Ajak was born to Ngong Ajak Ngong-majuot and Wal Amum Alier. His brothers and sisters include: 1) The late Ajak Ngong Ajak, 2) Aliertier Ngong Ajak, 3) Rev.Makol Ngong Ajak 4) Thel Ngong Ajak, 5) Nyaluak Ngong Ajak, 6) Aduany Ngong Ajak, 7) Dhoom Ngong Ajak, 8) Alek Ngong Ajak 9) Atoch Ngong Ajak 10) Abuol Ngong Ajak 11) Nyakoran Ngong Ajak

Bheer’s Marital Status The Late Joseph Beer Ngong married seven (7) wives. 1). Nyanthiec Kuol Riem: Nyanthiec Kuol gave birth to the following children: 1) Dr. Majur Beer Ngong 2) Yom Beer Ngong 3) Bol Beer Ngong 4) Ayen Beer Ngong

2). Nyantong Mabiei Deng Ajak Nyantong Aloth- mabiei gave birth to the following children: 1) Alier Beer Ngong 2) Ayuen Beer Ngong 3) Ayak beer Ngong 4) Ngong-yuil Beer Ngong 5) Ajak Beer Ngong

3). Late Nyandian Puor Nyandian Puor gave birth to the following children: 1) Ngong-makur Beer Ngong 2) Ajak Beer Ngong

4). Jok Aweng Abhor Kulang Jok Aweng Abhor gave birth to the following children: 1) Nyawut Beer Ngong 2) Ngong-lothajier Beer Ngong 3) Late Ajak Beer Ngong 4) Achol-athiei Beer Ngong 5) Lith-nyankor Beer Ngong 6) Abhor Beer Ngong 7) Aru Beer Ngong 8) Athieng Beer Ngong

5). Awal Mathieu Awal Mathieu gave birth to the following children: 1) Wal Beer Ngong 2) Ngong Beer Ngong, known as Abiiy Diesel in Music Industry. 3) Ajak Beer Ngong 4) Mathieu Beer Ngong 5) Nyangong Beer Ngong.

6). Adol Koka Adol Koka gave birth to the following children: 1) Ngong Beer Ngong 2) Ajak Beer Ngong 3) Nyangong Beer Ngong.

7). Agot Makuei Alier Agot Makuei Alier gave birth to the following children: 1) Nyangong Beer Ngong 2) Wal Beer Ngong 3) Ngong Beer Ngong 4) Makuei Beer Ngong.

Education Joseph Beer Ngong went school in early1960, shortly after independence in 1956 and he finished intermediate levels. He did not further his studies because he came back home to help his community. The entire community did not give him a chance to go back to school because of his unconditional services. The elders of Abii community wanted him around because of his outstanding leadership prospects and bravery e.g. his leadership during Ber Anyidi and Rueto. The defenses he and entire Abii warriors offered has made Abii a home to admire up to date. As he left the community, he fulfilled all his tasks bestowed upon him by the past community elders. Therefore deserves a hero send off.

Life History & Community Service Late Beer Ngong Ajak mobilized Abii youth to fight in ‘Beer-Anyidi’ as part of helping their neighbours, and their mission succeeded in rescuing most cattle raided by Murle attackers. On the same, they managed to save a few lives from Anyidi community, which is part of keeping close eyes on your own brother.

Besides Anyidi’s attack, the same bandits attacked Abii community, and Beer Ngong stood vehemently with his age sets to defeat Ber-Rueto attackers. Furthermore, he joined Anyanya One movement and fought for the liberation of South Sudan. He continued to serve in the SPLA until South Sudan signed CPA in 2005.

In 2002-2004, Joseph Beer Ngong served as a temporal local chief when Late Chief Ajak Kuereng was on the verge of retirement. Between 2005- 2010, he served as Civil Administrator (CA) of former Kolnyang payam, as well as, Chief Advisor to council of Chiefs in Jonglei State. He made peace with our brothers in Mundari, Murle and Aliab.

Cultural Practices Beer Ngong Ajak was a known wrestler who led many wrestling activities across Bor communities. He was a strong, tactical and skillful wrestler of his days. He had ‘mior Marial’ of which he is nicknamed as ‘Baar Xok or Baardit.’ The late uncle killed several cows as part of practising Dinka Bor’s culture.

Conclusion Though he had prolonged sickness, it was impossible to recognize him with symptoms, and signs of sickness because of his solidarity life. We are still coming to term with his untimely demise. His presence is among us and shall reign in for generations to come. May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace!

Long live Pan Abii Long live Legacy of Beer Ngong-majuot God bless South Sudan

References Akili Deng Ngang (September 14, 2019): The Untimely Death of Beer Ngong (August 31, 2019). Facebook Post. Retrieved from https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10157969441576178&set=a.10153954924076178&type=3