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Ah Pek Tommy

Last Fri Dec 8, we said our goodbyes to an old PRC fren, whom despite his bad breath and initial bad temper -- had endeared himself greatly to the pp there with his quiet nature and fondness for a great variety of foods -- including DURIAN!!

The days before his passing had some of us chasing after him as he made his way repeatedly across the road at the end of the back alley, into a specific house. One day he had to be personally escorted out from the garden in fear that he would be eaten by the resident dog.

However, inspite of preventative leashing measures, he would meow every opportunity to get to this mind boggling destination. And upon accompanying him there the last day, we found something precious, if not the reason for his persistence. As me and my colleague bundled his weak frame over, we were greeted with unexpected warmth and empathy from the maid who let us in without a moment's hesitation upon hearing of his plight. So he had a good sniff of the garden, look at the tree; and then the drain where she took it upon herself to show him.

It was this simple act of faith and goodwill that shone so brightly that day, and still touches and move me deeply. In times that you think the world is all there is... THERE IS MORE.
I salute you for you have inspired. Words cannot express the gratitude in your kind act, and quiet admonishment you've shown us all that day. We can be better pp yet.