Uncle Edward. RIP.
Uncle Edward passed away two weeks ago from a heart attack.
A friend, a brother, an uncle and above all, someone whose selflessness and ever willingly to help teaches us the humbleness of oneself.
Sadly all I can remember of Uncle Edward was that he is always there with us whenever we visited him in Singapore. He is also very helpful and ever accommodating to us whenever we are in town as a family. He would accompany my dad or my uncle whenever they are in town. I can see it from their eyes that they have lost a very good and loyal friend.
To think of it, I honestly cannot remember much of him although I always get to see him or meet him whenever all of us are in town. The best part of it that I can remember is that he is always very helpful, friendly, down to earth and jovially happy, although can be quite sarcastic as well.
I began to wonder if my failure to notice more of people around me will be a dent or red mark in my life's report card or rather failing as a caring human being. It sort of drove the fact that although he is a close family friend whom I know since I was a young boy, I know nothing of him pretty much.
I remember of him staying with me when I was in England many years back and whenever I get to see him in Singapore or Malaysia, still I cannot remember much of him.
I shall, make a toast to his life when I go for a drink next! Instead of mourning his passing, I will celebrate his life. Cheers! Uncle Edward.
Again life reminds us that our life on earth here is so fragile and its only for a brief moment in time no matter how long it seems.
Again life reminds us that we have to live our life to the fullest and to make the most of it.
We here today and gone tomorrow
Life is short, make the most of it
You are what you make of it yourself
Be happy, love and live freely!
I shall now, do my very best to appreciate people around me more and above all, be a much better human being.
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