My Condolences to Iqwan and his Family.

Dear readers,

I wish to have your full attention on this post as you read it out to yourself.

Iqwan's mother passed away on Wednesday due to a horrific fall from a hiking trip. I have known Iqwan since Form 1, and I knew his parents loved hiking. There was a time when his parents invited me along to Melaka with Iqwan and Teck Ming; they were meeting up with colleagues for a hiking trip.

Iqwan refused when his parents invited the three of us to join them. But the times I had with his parents and him in Melaka were full of laughter.

Iqwan; if you are reading this, I would like you to know that you are not alone.



My father who was working overseas in Germany died in a car crash. This was on November 13th. That's right; two days after SPM began for me.

My mother flew to Germany, but she begged my family to keep this a secret from me. To only tell me after I had finished my SPM.

He was driving in Denmark when he crashed. Police told my mother that he was reaching for something during the drive that distracted him from the road. He hit the side barrier which caused his car to flip, his car then slid to the oncoming lane, where another car collided with his.

My entire family knew that my father was an experienced driver, who could drive 180km/h to Singapore with a cigarette in one hand while fiddling with his phone in the other hand and still laugh about it.

My family refused to believe that he died in a car crash. It was impossible to them.

I cried for hours when my mother told me the news. All I had to do to overcome my grief was to think of what he would say if he were still here, he would tell me it was a small matter; and tell me to move on in life.



What I'm trying to say is, Iqwan, move on with your life. But never forget your mother. Don't remember her for weaknesses; but for the accomplishments in life, as a mother.

Let her rest knowing her son is doing great in life. Immortalize her through your own actions.

And once again; you have my condolences. From me, and my family. I'm here for you, Iqwan. And so are your friends.

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