I stumbled on this blog by Hee Boon whom has passed on in August, 2006.
Foo Hee Boon
30 March 1967 – 4 August 2006
Relative and friends to mourn their loss
To die a good death is to have lived a great life…come celebrate my life at my funeral services
I had spent some time reading through his entries about his fight with cancer. His courage, positive thinking, cheerful entries and strong determination just made me speechless. I hope everyone will take a little time to see how Hee Boon has viewed his illness as a ‘gift’. Here is the entry written by a Blog Custodian on Hee Boon’s behalf which I hope inspired many:
End of a great chapter
Dear all,
As a blog custodian, I received news from Vivian (Hee Boon’s sister) that Hee Boon passed away peacefully at 1.50 am this morning.
I’m sure he has touched the hearts of many and Vivian would like to thank all who have given encouragement and love during this ‘new adventure’ of his. He will definitely be missed by many.
As what he had shared with us through his blog, we must ‘make meaning’ out of the event. (For those who read his blogs, he wrote a subject on ‘making meaning’ on May 22nd 2005). He viewed the newly discovered cancer as a ‘gift’ and chose what he wanted to do with it and touched many hearts. In the same spirit, we should also make meaning out of his great adventure and choose what we want to do with it. Personally, his adventure simply means ‘the greatest adventure ever told’ and shall be shared as my best example when I discuss with people on encouragement and power of mind.
Rest in peace, Hee Boon!
dave Said:
on August 30, 2006 at 10:10 am
I must admit, that this news came to me as a shock. I remember meeting Hee Boon at an environmental workshop in 2004. Very passionate man who cared much for the environment…I remember at one point we were discussing about ageing after the workshop, and I clearly remember him saying to me…” Ahh…you know, let me tell you a secret: Ageing is my pet subject” and gave me a wink.
But gosh…I never knew he had succumbed cancer, or even had it!
lilian Said:
on September 4, 2006 at 11:54 am
Hi Dave
Glad that this post somehow reach you. Hee Boon is truly a hero, accepting and meeting death with so much courage and strength. May he rests in peace.
Sharifah Intan Said:
on December 20, 2006 at 9:21 am
First time i knew about Hee Boon was last week in ” Ku Mohon” program on astro. My tears came down during that 30 minutes…… i felt so sorry for him. So impress with his courage…. May his soul rest in peace and love to all his family from me…