A lot has happened over the weekend.

Friday was my last day day at work. My colleagues, who've become some of the best of friends, took me out for lunch. We chatted about many things that would probably not have been possible in our office, either because we were swamped with work or because there wasn't the right opportunity to do so.

After work, I went to Womad and enjoyed the evening hanging out with friends.

Two days later, I was shocked and in disbelief to find out that two of my high school classmates were killed in a devastating car crash.

I'm coming to terms with what happened and how difficult it is to say goodbye to the people with whom I was not necessarily close to but whose memories have touched and live on in the lives of so many others. From all the memories and last words that friends and family members have posted it's not hard to tell that they were two great individuals. They will not be forgotten and while their deaths have greatly saddened the Class of 2006, they have left us with invaluable memories and life lessons to be cherished. A big thank you to the Class of 2006, their friends and famillies for their grace and condolences. Peace.

[ed. Thank you - for being so considerate of this post, and for understanding the sentiments. ]

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Your absence makes us all grieve, [name witheld], because you affected our lives, in both big and little ways. Though I didn't know you too well, my thoughts and wishes are with you and your family.

To [name witheld], who was a genuinely compassionate person who held such a contagious smile. A truly unecessary and tragic death. I wish you all the freedom you should find, in a place absent of pain and full of repaid kindness that you always showed to others. May your soul rest in peace.

[Name witheld],
Your celebration for life will eternally be embedded in our hearts and minds. You were indeed a person who could brighten up someone’s day. I myself never experienced a negative/depressing moment with you. We will remember your laughs, jokes and your benevolence which made you special amongst others.
Your shocking passing away proves God is Short of Angels in the Heavens.

Your Death leaves a Heartache no one can Heal, but more importantly your Love leaves a memory no one can Steal.


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Love and remembrance always.