Salute and Goodbye...

Last Sunday morning, got a sms from boss saying that a biz associate just passed away from dengue the night before...

Pretty shocked to hear that a young promising 26 yrs old who owned a adventure sports company would lose his dear life to a aedes mosquito in desuru.

Knew him briefly when handling a project during Jan this year, he came across to me as a easy-going, happy-go-lucky and one who took challenges at his stride person. You just cant help to feel "like smiling" when you see him stepped into our office coz of his roly poly figure (quite opposite from what you would imagine for someone who love adventure sports)

Saw the newspaper article on him yesterday...yet another shock from me coz I didnt realised how colourful he had led his life for the last 26 yrs..

He survived 2 fatal accidents a few yrs ago (1 is a mountain climbing, another one car accident) had a soft spot for animals, children and the elderly, gave tuition regularly at a Catholic orphanage.

The eulogies delivered were indeed very touching (boss attend the wake on behalf of the coy), his life was very beautifully led.....

He has touched the lifes of many many people from all walks of life...his family memebers would missed the laughters and smiles..orphans at the orphanage would missed a brotherly figure....his friends/colleages/etc would missed his enuthasiam in outdoor adventures...the list would go on...

"He who led his life to the fullest and so beautifully...truely understood and enjoyed his life thoughout his 26 yrs of life..."

I'm so ashame to say I not anywhere near how he had led his life so fully and so beautifully...what were you doing when you were 26?

I salute him...wish I could have a chance to know this friend better..he definitely has lots to share with lot of us...

Goodbye friend...a gentle giant :)