Another death. Someone who had everything going for him. CEO, family man, ex-smoker. Ironic that the one thing he took up to build up his fitness would be his killer.
It's a weird coincidence, and I'm not blowing my horn or anything, but I'm glad to say that each year I've been helping out at the OSIM Tri, we've not had such tragedies. I'm definitely counting my lucky stars! I wasn't on duty when the previous tragedy happened too. That time, my friend, one of the Thong twins (Not sure if it was Thogn Hua or Thong Seng) had tried to resuscitate the casualty but to no avail.
People, if you're gonna take part in such endurance events involving swimming, please make sure you get in a few sessions in the sea BEFORE the event! It's highly different from swmming in a pool. A gulp of saltwater is enough to throw the most seasoned pool swimmers off, and think about it.. you're splashing around with about a hundred other people kicking water in your face.
Sincere condolences to the family of the deceased...
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Sunday, November 25, 2007
7 Good Men - Lost
In memory of:
Pierre-Andre Salim
Ooi Eu Jin
Reuben Kee
Stephen Loh Soon Ann
Poh Boon San
Chee Wei Cheng
Jeremy Goh
It may be inauspicious to start a blog with death, but this is the first time I've felt compelled to express myself online.
This has been a bleak November, with the loss of so many through freak accidents. Each one so full of promise, with plans for the future. 6 of them lost through drowning. As a lifeguard, such deaths affect me even more so.
My heart aches sorely for their loved ones and friends though I didn't know them personally. They had touched many lives and are deeply grieved for. I'd just gotten married this year so I feel especially sad for Eujin's wife. Looking at the photos of their happy moments together left my eyes wet. Life can be truly cruel.
They were all at the prime of their lives - two were my age, one of whom was in the neighbouring class in NYJC. They had passed on while doing the things they loved, and it was hard not to cry as one read the tender tributes to them. They were smart, passionate and multi-talented men who embraced life, who brought joy to others and were loved deeply, as sons, brothers, cousins, team mates and friends. Eujin was a devoted husband and cherished brother-in-law as well.
I hope that all who loved them dearly will find the strength to carry on. It is impossible not to feel anger and sorrow, but may their grieving hearts be healed in time. May those who have left our world in body, live on in spirit and fond memories.
Pierre-Andre Salim
Ooi Eu Jin
Reuben Kee
Stephen Loh Soon Ann
Poh Boon San
Chee Wei Cheng
Jeremy Goh
It may be inauspicious to start a blog with death, but this is the first time I've felt compelled to express myself online.
This has been a bleak November, with the loss of so many through freak accidents. Each one so full of promise, with plans for the future. 6 of them lost through drowning. As a lifeguard, such deaths affect me even more so.
My heart aches sorely for their loved ones and friends though I didn't know them personally. They had touched many lives and are deeply grieved for. I'd just gotten married this year so I feel especially sad for Eujin's wife. Looking at the photos of their happy moments together left my eyes wet. Life can be truly cruel.
They were all at the prime of their lives - two were my age, one of whom was in the neighbouring class in NYJC. They had passed on while doing the things they loved, and it was hard not to cry as one read the tender tributes to them. They were smart, passionate and multi-talented men who embraced life, who brought joy to others and were loved deeply, as sons, brothers, cousins, team mates and friends. Eujin was a devoted husband and cherished brother-in-law as well.
I hope that all who loved them dearly will find the strength to carry on. It is impossible not to feel anger and sorrow, but may their grieving hearts be healed in time. May those who have left our world in body, live on in spirit and fond memories.
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