To Africa and Beyond

Bronnie Ellis Stroud left Indianapolis for Bawku. There in the sahel in the northeastern corner of the Gold Coast now Ghana and later along the forested coast he altered the course of a people and a country. A linguist missionary and educator a husband father and grandfather he was an adventurer and a man of unfailing affection. He built churches and schools. More importantly he formed enduring loyalties that strengthened those with whom he worked. A tireless man his eyes twinkled blue and he walked fast.