Final Rite of Passage

It was 5am at Subang airport - made it to the wake finally at 8.30am. No one was there so I had some time looking at the photo compilation and saying my last prayer to Alvyn- that we will take care of everyone he loves in the family as we always do. I got to pick the songs for the final rites of passage right up to bringing back his ashes to the Novena home. 

U2 and Alvyn. 

The One and only who moved us in so many ways- Always a Song for Someone. You were Stuck in a moment you can’t get out of and while we wanted you to Stay , and fight Every Breaking Wave, you passed on … hope you Sleep Like A Baby Tonight. Whole and Magnificent.

We will now Walk On, With or Without You, we remember You with Pride … the Unforgettable Fire. 

Uncle Al

It has been a tough week. Just like that and Alvyn is gone now. He was the most patient and good natured person - always ever jovial, and if the topic interest him he is often strategic and insightful. We had so many wonderful memories of him, of things he would say and music he would share. Even the ICU had strange random acquaintances of his waiting silently - it showed how many people he has touched over the years. It also showed he has a great life and perhaps this is all for the best that he no longer suffer and that he can be whole again. Am thankful for the friends who were kind to comfort me this week. Till we meet again Alvyn.