Saturday, July 13, 2013

So Long Dearest Koon Foong Woon!

Koon with the red hat
RECEIVED the shocking and sad news of the passing away Koon Foong Woon today. Koon was a wonderful, wonderful person I was privileged to meet and get to know a few years ago.

She inspired me with her life especially with her indefatigable battle with cancer during her last few years. Koon was one of Petpositive Empowerment best supporters.

Last November Koon and her husband took me out for a wonderful birthday lunch - not the first time that she had done it. Koon helped to make special bird calendars where all the profits went to PETPOSITIVE.

She had a handful of pictures in her picture profile - one of which was me and Zhar. Koon's passing is a timely reminder that all of us have a mission to accomplish in our brief life here on earth. Koon's was to spread love and support in everything that she did.
The photograph that Koon liked


And she did it brilliantly. She shared with me some poignant moments when her battle with cancer put her on a wheelchair temporarily. She said she kept thinking of me during that time and drew strength from my experience. Koon strengthened my own resolve too just by listening to her experiences and struggles.

She never once complained but took everything in her stride and even made jokes about it. A beautiful and wonderful angel is now gone after fulfilling her amazing mission here on earth. And I can only pray for daily strength that I can be like my lovely inspiring friend Koon (the lady with the hat). So long Koon. You did it! I have learnt so much from you.

Koon's funeral is on Monday at Nirwana Memorial. 

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