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 When I
think of something to say about Roland, many things come to my
mind. But most vividly until today, would have been the few
encounters that have left lasting memories I had of Roland.
My first
response with Roland when he walked into Computer Centre, NUS
back in 1999 the very first few days at work was: "huh, so you
are Roland? I have heard about people mentioning you." His
typical reply which many of us in Computer Centre today are so
familiar with, especially when each time you go near him: "Ya,
what's up?"
When Roland
became a 1st time father, some years ago, I greeted
him again: "Welcome to Parent hood!" as a mother of 2 teenaged
sons myself, obviously I was very happy for him. His response
then was:
"Seeing a
child born and the process of bearing it was the most amazing
experience one could enjoy going through" - I was wide-eyed, and
with sudden flash "wow! What an amazing father!" Roland's deep
affection and the love for his 2 sons have always been lingering
in my ears over the years even to this moment. To his beloved
wife, Hui Ching, you have a wonderful husband, and a very loving
father to the kids.
Colleagues
at Computer Centre and vendors would always remember Roland's
reputable burst of witty response over issues while at work, or
at meetings. We have never failed to enjoy the off-beat
occasional giggles, his easy going style, his passion at work, and all these are now
our fond memories of Roland, our talented colleague, and a
friend.
Roland was
a gift from God to us but now he is a gift to God.
I would
like to share a piece of Poem of Life (by unknown author):
Life is but
a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
To sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We all were meant to learn some things,
But never meant to stay ...
Our
destination is a place,
Far greater than we know.
For some the journey is quicker,
For some the journey is slow.
And when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the Lord.
Always
remembered by:
SweeWah and colleagues
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