Dearly beloved family, relatives, and friends of Uncle Willie, allow me to just say a few words in honour of his memory.
When I first got to know of Uncle Willie’s passing at work, I was with a colleague. I told her about it and she just didn’t know how to react to my breaking the news. Neither did I. The inevitable had finally happened. I remember telling her this - nothing would ever prepare men for death, but as we grow older, we just learn to manage and cope with the loss the best way we know how.
Today, my 3 cousins have lost their dad, and my aunt her husband. Words cannot express the grief that each and everyone of you are feeling right now, but I do hope you find peace and comfort amongst family and friends, in coping with this loss and moving on with your lives.
Apek (as I affectionately know Uncle Willie), was a man of few words. He was quiet and calm in his demeanour, but you can definitely feel his presence in the crowd. I hope that his immediate family members will continue to feel his presence in our lives as we move on after today and take comfort in the fact that he will always be amongst us in spirit.
Apek, my only hope was that when God finally took you away from us, you felt as little pain as possible. You have fought a good fight over the last few years, and it is now time to rest. Your pain and suffering, is no more.
Apek, as much as I take comfort in knowing you are in God’s presence now, I take even greater comfort in knowing that you have Mama and Ah Gong, who have gone before you, in company. Life has gone a full circle and you are finally reunited in their presence.
Apek, have a very good rest. Good bye for now, and goodnight.
Love, your nephew.
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