How heart-wrenching it is to hear the passing of a loved one. I just watched the news on Channel 8 and found out that Mr Ang Teck Bee has passed away.

Since i was young, I remember how i used to skip my gym sessions and swimming training with him. And now i would pay very dearly to have those lessons back. Mr Ang taught me and guided me on not only my physical body, but also my mental strength. I still remember the times after training that he will wrestle me onto the floor, executing his judo moves and playing with me, like a father. I was very naughty back then but he was always very patient with me. He infused discipline, sportsmanship and moral values together with the training he gave me. With him, I became a much better person. He was my building pillar. He was like a father to me.

When i stopped swimming when i was at around Primary 4, I stopped training under him and soon, he drifted out of my life. My fond memories began building up again when i was Secondary 3. He motivated me to carry on swimming, to multi-task between canoeing and swimming and he had high hopes for me. Hopes that i did not fulfill. When i got to poly, i stopped training under him again. He became too old to coach me, his eyes were failing him. I visited him only twice from now till then. I was always planning to visit him but i could not take out the time. Now, i feel the sickening heart-wrenching feeling i mentioned in line 1.

I will always fondly remember you. My coach, mentor and inspiration.

¶ 7:40 AM

2 comments:

 Anonymous said...
sorry for the loss of ur dear dear teacher cum friend. At least he left footprints into your heart... Take care..  

 Anonymous said...
hi asl pls im 18/m/sg  

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