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I, for one, am someone who had met him some 10-13 years ago, since primary school. Having been a regular guest at my friend's home then, which was really near my home and having his mum/dad fetch us to school every morning, and having my mum/uncle fetch us home after school everyday. We even had lunches in each others' homes when my friend and I had projects to complete.

Even then, we hardly conversed. I was my friend's friend. That's it. He was the cool, quiet and dashing guy (at least in my eyes back then) that I once had a crush on, but never had the guts to strike a conversation with; let alone confess those feelings. I grew up and those feelings eventually went away. But I cannot deny that even till today, the memories of him and the way I liked him back then - is still firmly etched in my mind. I suppose it is already entwined and part of my childhood memories (deepest memories). Subsequently my friend and her family moved away. We didn't get together as often anymore. It wasn't until years later in our JC/university years that once in a while I'd ask my friend how her family is doing when we met up for gatherings and dinners out. I was contented with receiving information from her that her family members are doing well, including her brother.

This was a sudden passing away. So sudden that there wasn't enough time to say goodbye. Praying for my dear friend and her family, especially her parents who are grieving over the loss. My heart goes out to them so much.