Its never easy saying goodbye...

Its never easy saying goodbye to people close to you and its especially painful if its unexpected. One minute we see somone full of life's vigour and promises of a future limited to only how far he/she is willing to go, while in the next we will never see the person alive.... ever again. It is truly heart wrenching and almost impossible to accept.

Today is the Memorial for the 5 heros that gave their lives for the sport that they so passionately loved and for our country. My friend sent me an sms yesterday, asking me to go for the memorial if possible and reminding me to wear my life vest and to watch out for others too.... he said that he has lost enough friends and do not want to lose anymore of his friends. I thought that was really kind of him. Unfortunately i had to work today, so i cannot attend their Memorial, but i will pray that they be happy wherever they are now.

Here is lyrics of the Song called "Remember me this way" by Jordan Hill from the sound track of Casper. I really like the part where they mentioned that we know somone cannot stay, but because they have touched our hearts, there will always be apart of them that will stay forever with us. I will always remember the 5 heros each time i step into a dragonboat and remember how their passion, talent and smiles made a difference in the lives of many. Their love for the sport will live on in the dragonboat fraternity and their passion for life will resonate with all those that had the fortune of knowing them and certainly with their team mates who had the honour of rowing with them. In ending i would like to make a wish and hope that their families and friends will find happiness in the days to come despite all the pain. I dedicate this song to everyone in loving memory of the National Paddlers Chee Wei Cheng, Jeremy Goh, Stephen Loh, Poh Boon San and Reuben Kee.

Every now and then
We find a special friend
Who never lets us down
Who understands it all
Reaches out each time you fall
You're the best friend that I've found
I know you can't stay
A part of you will never ever go away
Your heart will stay
I'll make a wish for you
And hope it will come true
That life would just be kind
To such a gentle mind
If you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember me this way
Remember me this way
I don't need eyes to see
The love you bring to me
No matter where I go
And I know that you'll be there
Forever more a part of me, you're everywhere
I'll always care
I'll make a wish for you
And hope it will come true
That life would just be kind
To such a gentle mind
If you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember me this way
Remember me this way
And I'll be right behind your shoulder watching you
I'll be standing by your side in all you do
And I won't ever leave
As long as you believe
You just believe
I'll make a wish for you
And hope it will come true
That life would just be kind
To such a gentle mind
If you lose your way
Think back on yesterday
Remember me this way
Remember me this way

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