I hope he's good up there...
Eulogy to Grandpa
Delivered on 8 August 2007
My deepest regret after hearing of his passing away was not being able to speak Cantonese and communicating with him while he was alive. The only few words that I spoke to him in Cantonese was “lei ho mo”. To him, it may be sufficient. But to me, I felt I could have done more. Throughout these years as I learned to appreciate him, our form of communication was more than just words. It’s his actions and gestures that showed me how loving he was as a husband, father and grandfather.
Just days after he was first discharged from the hospital, my grandfather made use of his time to spend a romantic day out with my grandma. Although he had difficulty walking, he brought her to Chinatown for their last afternoon tea session. This gentleman did everything he could till the last moment.
My grandmother is indeed the envy of every woman. Her husband was a legendary roast pork seller in Chinatown. He was a great cook; he did the house work and the dishes too. Yet he never complained of the difficulties and hardship he went through. To me he was a humble, simple and selfless man who did his best to bring his children up well.
I am definitely proud of grandpa. His passing is a loss to all of us here. But we have gained valuable lessons of life. Grandpa always told us to be kind to others, keep on trying and persevere. So let us always keep in mind his words of wisdom and carry on his legacy as we lead our lives.
Grandpa, I will always remember you.
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