Dear friends of Pierre,
This is probably the worst way to start a blog. As you have known by now, Pierre has left us very unexpectedly yesterday in Yale, USA.
At the request of his parents, there will be a memorial held at Yale. If you wish to send any messages, tributes or reminiscences to be included in the booklet or be read outloud, please send it to
huzir@checkpoint-theatre.org
by 11am Tuesday morning (20th Nov 2007) Singapore time.
I have copied all the email correspondences that I have received with regards to what have happened.
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From: "Huzir Sulaiman"Date: November 18, 2007 9:28:48 PM PST To: "Ivan Heng" Cc: "Casey Lim" , "Chien Seen Chiu", heyin.sg@gmail.com Subject: Pierre Update 2 Dear CS, Casey, Ivan, Please circulate: Sunday 11:55pm US time:
Claire and I have just returned from a vigil held for Pierre at the Experimental Theatre. There were 150 or more people there, students and faculty, including heads of departments and the Dean. The shock and grief were palpable -- many were weeping -- but it was clear that Pierre was very much loved. Many spoke and shared memories of Pierre's dedication and quirky humour. Again and again people talked about how passionate he was about Singapore theatre and how much he had talked about wanting to go back and make a difference. Poems were read and music was played. I talked about the Pierre that we all knew from Singapore, and how much he loved theatre and was so commited to learning, and how much he loved being at Yale.
Leaving the theatre, we lit candles and walked slowly to the courtyard of the Yale Cabaret. We gathered and looked up at the moon -- a Lighting student had told the story of how Pierre brought mooncakes one day and explained that people separated were still united by being under the moon. Two students sang beautiful spirituals, and we raised our candles high. Three verses of Amazing Grace were sung. It was heartbreaking. Tomorrow at noon Pebble and Pierre's brother are getting in to JFK. I will go to meet them and bring them back to New Haven. Pierre's father will be arriving at Newark airport around 5, and Claire will meet him there and bring him back to New Haven. The Drama School is sending cars for them. On Tuesday afternoon, a Catholic memorial service will be held for Pierre. At the request of his family, it will be in a Yale theatre, which the School is arranging.
If members of the Singapore/Malaysia theatre community would like to send messages, tributes, or reminiscences of him, please email them to me (huzir@checkpoint-theatre.org) by 11am Tuesday morning Singapore time so that they can either be read or distributed in a booklet at the memorial service.
We are both overwhelmed with grief. It is very surreal. On Tuesday Pierre helped us with a read of Atomic Jaya. Claire and I did it in one of the Yale Drama School spaces. Pierre took the whole day helping us. The reading went well and we all went to Sullivan's, the unofficial Drama School pub/restaurant, for supper. Pierre ordered an Irish Martini. The waitress said, "We haven't had one of those in a while." That just about sums up Pierre -- we haven't had a spirit as bright as his in a while, and we are not likely to see his like again soon.
We really miss him.
Love from both of us.
Huzir
(Huzir is Pierre's ex-colleague in Singapore)
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On 11/18/07, Ivan Hengwrote:
Thanks very much for calling Huzir. This is devastating news. I spoke to Doris and Felina were close and who had booked his airticket for his return to Jakarta and Singapore. I will inform the many folks who knew him and loved him. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help. Love, Ivan
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From: Huzir Sulaiman [mailto:huzir@checkpoint-theatre.org] Sent: Monday, 19 November, 2007 7:35 AM To: Casey Lim; Chien Seen Chiu;
Subject: Update on Pierre
I have just spoken to James Bundy, dean of the Drama School. There is a vigil for Pierre tonight, in 3 hrs time, at the Experimental Theatre at Yale. His parents are due to arrive on Tuesday night US time. An autopsy is currently being performed as required by law and his body will be returned to the funeral home tomorrow morning. A memorial service will be held with his parents and the Drama School if his parents wish it. We have spoken to Pebble and we will look after her when she arrives.
Love Huzir
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On 11/18/07, Huzir Sulaimanwrote: Dear CS, Casey, Ivan:
Below is the official message with the terrible news about Pierre, I will keep you updated on the situation. Please tell the people who knew him.
Love, Huzir
Dear YSD Community,
I write with heartbreaking news of the death of one of our students: Pierre-André Salim. Pierre sustained an injury to his head while unloading scenery during the load-in of Tartuffe this morning. EMS was immediately called. He was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital where they were unable to resuscitate him.
At 3:00 p.m. today (Sunday, November 17th), you are invited to a meeting in the Yale Rep Lounge where the community can gather together and we will share what information we have. Between now and 3:00 p.m., members of the faculty, staff and counselors will be available in the Yale Rep Lounge to talk with you and gather informally. I am terribly sorry to share such tragic news in an e-mail, and I hope that you will be able to gather with us this afternoon.
We will continue to update you as we know more.
Sincerely yours,
James James Bundy
Dean/Artistic Director
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If there are any updates or any news, we will update in this blog.
Please feel free to leave comments below, if you have any.
Let us pray for Pierre and his family.
In memory of Pierre,
C Blkers
This is probably the worst way to start a blog. As you have known by now, Pierre has left us very unexpectedly yesterday in Yale, USA.
At the request of his parents, there will be a memorial held at Yale. If you wish to send any messages, tributes or reminiscences to be included in the booklet or be read outloud, please send it to
huzir@checkpoint-theatre.org
by 11am Tuesday morning (20th Nov 2007) Singapore time.
I have copied all the email correspondences that I have received with regards to what have happened.
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From: "Huzir Sulaiman"
Claire and I have just returned from a vigil held for Pierre at the Experimental Theatre. There were 150 or more people there, students and faculty, including heads of departments and the Dean. The shock and grief were palpable -- many were weeping -- but it was clear that Pierre was very much loved. Many spoke and shared memories of Pierre's dedication and quirky humour. Again and again people talked about how passionate he was about Singapore theatre and how much he had talked about wanting to go back and make a difference. Poems were read and music was played. I talked about the Pierre that we all knew from Singapore, and how much he loved theatre and was so commited to learning, and how much he loved being at Yale.
Leaving the theatre, we lit candles and walked slowly to the courtyard of the Yale Cabaret. We gathered and looked up at the moon -- a Lighting student had told the story of how Pierre brought mooncakes one day and explained that people separated were still united by being under the moon. Two students sang beautiful spirituals, and we raised our candles high. Three verses of Amazing Grace were sung. It was heartbreaking. Tomorrow at noon Pebble and Pierre's brother are getting in to JFK. I will go to meet them and bring them back to New Haven. Pierre's father will be arriving at Newark airport around 5, and Claire will meet him there and bring him back to New Haven. The Drama School is sending cars for them. On Tuesday afternoon, a Catholic memorial service will be held for Pierre. At the request of his family, it will be in a Yale theatre, which the School is arranging.
If members of the Singapore/Malaysia theatre community would like to send messages, tributes, or reminiscences of him, please email them to me (huzir@checkpoint-theatre.org) by 11am Tuesday morning Singapore time so that they can either be read or distributed in a booklet at the memorial service.
We are both overwhelmed with grief. It is very surreal. On Tuesday Pierre helped us with a read of Atomic Jaya. Claire and I did it in one of the Yale Drama School spaces. Pierre took the whole day helping us. The reading went well and we all went to Sullivan's, the unofficial Drama School pub/restaurant, for supper. Pierre ordered an Irish Martini. The waitress said, "We haven't had one of those in a while." That just about sums up Pierre -- we haven't had a spirit as bright as his in a while, and we are not likely to see his like again soon.
We really miss him.
Love from both of us.
Huzir
(Huzir is Pierre's ex-colleague in Singapore)
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On 11/18/07, Ivan Heng
Thanks very much for calling Huzir. This is devastating news. I spoke to Doris and Felina were close and who had booked his airticket for his return to Jakarta and Singapore. I will inform the many folks who knew him and loved him. Please let me know if there's anything I can do to help. Love, Ivan
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From: Huzir Sulaiman [mailto:huzir@checkpoint-theatre.org] Sent: Monday, 19 November, 2007 7:35 AM To: Casey Lim; Chien Seen Chiu;
Subject: Update on Pierre
I have just spoken to James Bundy, dean of the Drama School. There is a vigil for Pierre tonight, in 3 hrs time, at the Experimental Theatre at Yale. His parents are due to arrive on Tuesday night US time. An autopsy is currently being performed as required by law and his body will be returned to the funeral home tomorrow morning. A memorial service will be held with his parents and the Drama School if his parents wish it. We have spoken to Pebble and we will look after her when she arrives.
Love Huzir
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On 11/18/07, Huzir Sulaiman
Below is the official message with the terrible news about Pierre, I will keep you updated on the situation. Please tell the people who knew him.
Love, Huzir
Dear YSD Community,
I write with heartbreaking news of the death of one of our students: Pierre-André Salim. Pierre sustained an injury to his head while unloading scenery during the load-in of Tartuffe this morning. EMS was immediately called. He was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital where they were unable to resuscitate him.
At 3:00 p.m. today (Sunday, November 17th), you are invited to a meeting in the Yale Rep Lounge where the community can gather together and we will share what information we have. Between now and 3:00 p.m., members of the faculty, staff and counselors will be available in the Yale Rep Lounge to talk with you and gather informally. I am terribly sorry to share such tragic news in an e-mail, and I hope that you will be able to gather with us this afternoon.
We will continue to update you as we know more.
Sincerely yours,
James James Bundy
Dean/Artistic Director
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If there are any updates or any news, we will update in this blog.
Please feel free to leave comments below, if you have any.
Let us pray for Pierre and his family.
In memory of Pierre,
C Blkers
41 comments:
though I've not seen Pierre for a long time, I am still very heart-broken to hear of his passing at such a young age.
to his family,friends and loved ones,my deepest condolences and I wish you all strength to see you through this period of mourning.
with sadness,
Sau Yong
Dear Pierre,
Although we have not seen each other for a long time, I still have fond memories of us being awake together on the ground floor of KR C Blk late into the nights nearly a decade ago, and will treasure the many times we laughed together. You were a great neighbour and friend, and may you dwell in everlasting peace with the Lord.
With love and a heavy heart,
Mynn
P.S. My deepest condolences to Pierre's family. Our prayers are with you.
Rags, we build quite a few a long time back.
Many things changed over the years but Pierre's passion for theater was always there.
God be with you till we meet again.
I'm so shocked, and so grieved to hear about this.
My condolences and prayers go out to his family and everyone who was touched by him.
He had always been a good friend to me. He wil be remembered and missed dearly. These words seem so inadequate... I'm still speechless and in disbelief.
Sadly,
Pih Nyuk
My path crossed with Pierre's only at the annual Rag float competition, and I had never even worked with Pierre on the same float. But his dedication, enthusiasm and creativity were the qualities that come to my mind when I think of him. I have no regrets going back to Kent Ridge Hall to meet-up with the raggers, and I am most honoured to have known Pierre.
YowCH
Once a ragger, always a ragger... it is with these words that fit Pierre most aptly - a young and promising man who always puts his heart and soul into whatever he feels passionate about.
You'll be sadly missed, Pierre.
I'm so sad and shocked to hear this news.
That one amongst us would pass away so young. And such a jolly good fellow and a dedicated one who has to leave us so early.
Even though we have not met or kept in touch since university, but Pierre has never been forgotten.
No matter what is being said now is useless cos he would not be able to hear or see.
Deepest regards to all his family and loved ones... May you all be strong and tide over this.
Pierre was the best stage manager I've ever worked with, a man of great passion and outstanding dedication. It is really an unexpected turn of event to lose him so suddenly.
Deep condolences to his family and friends.
May you rest in peace in the Lord's embrace.
Felie
My deepest condolences to Pierre's family and loved ones.
My dearest neighbour C206, when I popped in C205, little did we realise that a good friendship is forged in that short time.
It seems like yesterday that in Beach Road you were in. Clearing your place to be ready for the passion you have within.
Helpful you were.
Kind you were.
Matured you were.
Talented you were.
Dedicated you were.
'Bang':
The way you and Nauval will call me
That voice will always reverberate in my memory
A younger brother you are to me.
Your bang,
Suhaimi
Pierre, you were a friend whom shared a common passion and love for the arts.. I'm shocked and very sad. Still find it hard to believe. I'll miss you. And never forget the fun we had in university, productions, talking, etc.
God is with you.
Pauline
Never will there be another Pierre... Such dedication, such energy, such enthusiasm, such sincerity and most of it all, such passion for KR.
YOU fully define a Kent Ridgean.
It was an honour serving with you in the 21st JCRC! And you will forever be in our memory.
My deepest condolences to all his family, friends and loved ones.
With sadness,
Kum Chuen
To a dear Kentridgean, Pierre:
You will be remembered fondly...
To his family, friends and loved ones, my deepest condolences.. May you find the strength to carry on... Do take good care of yourselves!
Dearest senior,
the Pheonix that your Raggers inspired me to join Rag, Stage crew and gave me a love for how Aesthetic and the Theatre could fill a person up.
Thank you for the dedication towards your passion. This passion will never die because you have already spread the seeds in all those who have worked with you.
You'll always be remembered.
Miss you,
Bert
I fondly remember Pierre during Beauty World, whereby he was Stage Manager. He brought such a level of professionalism to our hall productions, and remained dedicated to theatre even after he graduated.He's probably one of the few of us who went on to take the road less travelled. Someone who stayed true to his calling. I will miss you Pierre.
My deepest condolences to Pierre's family. We will be praying for you.
Shin
Life is not measured by the length, but the depth. Pierre certainly has left with a good name. It's been some 7 years but there's no trouble remembering Pierre - one of the best KR juniors of my time. Always helpful, smiling and good natured. You will remain in my memories, brother.
May your family be strong. There are so many people out there who are with you in spirit.
Love,
David
Dear Pierre,
I believed that you have lived passionately every moment in your life.
May you rest in peace.
You will be fondly remembered by everyone.
Joanne
The news struck like lightning in the middle of the day.
Pierre was my university mate, a great guy, dedicated & had great passion on theatre.
Deepest condolences to Pierre's family & relative as you go through this. My prayers are with you.
Rest in peace Pierre. God be with you.
Septo
Pierre was unlike any other of his peers: he had known what he wanted to do with his life, and rather to be affected by his surroundings, he prevailed and strived to do what he knew best.
There were way too many fond memories about him. How he became the sole company to me in watching so-called art/high-brow films back at uni days in NUS, how he constantly became my consultant every time I was involved in productions, how he understood my fondness towards Hemingway without ever questioning (and yes, he gave me a copy of Hemingway's, but I'd never gave any in return), and how he helped me during Commencement days.
As I'm writing this, I find it hard to believe to talk about our friend in past tense. It's just heartbreaking.
Suhaimi summed it up best in one of his text messages to me yesterday: "he was so young, but he was much more mature than any of us." And more than that, Pierre left us with nothing but good, loving memories. A rarity, indeed.
We love you, Pierre.
-Nauval-
"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me."
(Psalm 23:4)
I got to know Pierre during Rag2000 and became good friends with him. Although we have not been in much contact since graduation, he's someone who treasured friendship and knew how to keep friends. He dropped me a note on my Friendster July this year with the subject "Feeling Nostalgic".
He wrote in his msg:
"Hello Binrong!
Just had that sudden nostalgic feeling, and started looking up old friends.
How have u been? Seems like a lifetime away since we last met :)"
There's a chinese saying 一语成谶……Little did I know that we would really be a lifetime away now. I'm thankful that I have this note from Pierre as a keepsake.
My deepest condolences to Pierre's family, may God ease your bereavement, you'll be in my prayers.
Esther
Though I was not fortunate enough to work with Pierre, I will always remember him as a fellow Kent Ridgean. Always smiling, always caring and always passionate.
I would like to find comfort in the fact that he left us doing what he loved.
My condolences to his family and to all who knew and loved him.
Pierre had always dedicated his time and effort to the Arts. I remember Pierre spending countless days and nights working on the Phoenix mechanism for Rag 2000. The end result was truly majestic.
There will always be many fond memories of the times we spent together in C block.
May you rest in peace.
Clement
This is indeed sad news, I do recall him as one of the most enthusiastic Kent Ridgean when it comes to Rag and KR productions. I remember vividly the last time I met him, he said he wanted to pursue theatre and stage management, and there was that glimmer in his eyes when he talked about his passions. The consolation today, is that he pursued what he loved and enjoyed and lived life fully.
May God be with his family in this time of mourning.
The official news from Yale.
http://www.yaledailynews.com/articles/view/22506
Just to share something with those who cared about him. In one of our correspondences after we parted ways, he wrote to me in an email:
"You know, I realised that I really love theatre. There's something magical going on
when the house lights are dimmed and the curtains opened.... all the adrenaline rush,
the excitement.... and at the end of the day the feeling that you get when you've finished
the show on the last day, knowing that you've done your best to put up a wonderful show....
it's just more than words can explain."
He put up many wonderful shows.
We can take comfort in knowing that he was doing what he loved and pursuing his dreams.
It had been a pleasure to have worked with him during the Phoenix Rag, for he had been such a passionate man, not just on theaters, but many other little things in life as well. His resourcefulness left a lasting imprint in my memory. One thing for sure, that whatever he set himself to pursue, he always did his best. To have gone to Yale was the pinnacle example of his passionate nature.
It is a shame that I did not know he was also here in Connecticut, until Esther broke the news. Now that I knew, it is already too late.
Pierre had remained truthful to his passion, and we shall all be thankful for that. My prayer goes to his family and loved ones.
Dear Pierre, till we meet again, may you rest in peace.
Pining for Picant
A PAINFUL START
In my first draft, I had to write many "Pierre was", "Pierre was", "Pierre was"... The usage of past tense is painful.
However, I would like to continue to write, I pray O God, not out of pride, but so that many others will get to share in and reminisce in the lovely memories of our good friend, Mr Pierre Andre-Salim.
THE MEMORY OF THE RIGHTEOUS IS BLESSED
God's grace and peace be with you, friends, and I believer, numerous Kentridgeans. My guess is that like many, we are still grappling with the fact that our good friend Pierre has been taken from us overnight.
However,
The memory of the righteous is blessed (Proverbs 10:7, NKJV).
Pierre believes in God. Let us be blessed by briefly recalling some of his many beautiful memories.
(I beg your pardon if my failing memory quotes any mistakes. Please kindly correct me.)
A PRECIOUS MEMBER OF KENT RIDGE HALL
I am no spokesperson for KR.
However, many will not deny that Pierre was a man of many talents. From the humble beginnings in Stage Crew, to Rag Engineer, to Stage Manager and finally JCRC Finance Secretary, Pierre worked with, shared his life with, and undoubtedly laughed with many Kentridgeans who have had the fortune to be blessed by his person.
Pierre was a "warrior poet".
Wise, righteous and efficient, Pierre was a talented and level-headed administrator, a good steward of the finances of Kent Ridge Hall during his service as Finance Secretary and JCRC member.
Pierre was also a Rag warrior who laboured valiantly on the fields of many Rag Days, as well as a Softball player, who sweated it out during IBGs and IHGs.
Pierre's taste for the aesthetics made him a well-loved and respected stage manager too, whom many KR MDDCI artistes loved to work with.
(I'm sure many finer and better artistes will say the same.)
Clement said it well, in that the arts has always been Pierre's love. It subsequently became his occupation.
Pierre was definitely also a well-loved C-blocker, and precious member of the KR family.
AN EXCELLENT FOLLOWER, AN EXCELLENT LEADER
"[Great] leadership comes from [great] followership" ~ adapted, P. Pringles.
Great minds think alike. Pierre, together with other valiant men and women in KR, especially the Phoenix Rag Comm, was just as humble, gentle, skilful and industrious.
They are namely Hery, Siong Ham ("Hamburger"), Samuel, Ambar, Peijun ("Leng Loy"), Anni, Xiuhui ("Aunty"), Esther, Peizuan, Xinru, Anthony, Clement and our chiefs Yuyuan ("Fishball") and JCRC President Kelvin Ang.
Together with our "Great-Grand Seniors", Olaf and Cheonghoe, the 2000/2001 "Phoenix" Rag Comm built the Best Hall float that year! The sweet, sweet victory did not come easy. It took everyone close to 3 gruelling and stressful months back during the June holidays of 2001.
However, throughout the journey, good friend Pierre always had his trademark smiles on, all the way *smile*
Pierre was encouraging to everyone, supportive of his friends and leaders and yet also a humble and submissive follower who faithfully carried out the numerous alterations instructed by the fickle-minded Chief Engineer. Not grudgingly, mind you, but in good cheer. Humour, yes, Pierre-style *smile*
Because he was such an excellent follower, it's probably why Pierre later became a respected servant-leader whose opinions are sought after in Kent Ridge Hall.
Christ is smiling and pleased with you, my good friend and brother-in-Christ, for your servanthood and servant-leadership *smile*
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men (Colossians 3:23, NIV)
PATRIOTIC PIERRE
Pierre is perceptive, wise and always weighing his words before putting them forth, edifying many. Pierre was also patriotic. Though residing in Singapore back then, he still felt for his country, Indonesia, during those troubled years in 1999 - 2000s. It was reflected, I believed, in his MSN nick, "What happened to my country?".
LIM & SALIM
I'm still coming to terms, internally, with the loss of my good friend. If you're not aware, Pierre and I share the same surname - Lim and Salim (Indonesian Chinese for Lim).
Pierre and I used to confide in each other our love interests for certain two ladies in KR as well, like schoolboys we were ha!
As you can see, and probably it will be testified by numerous others, Pierre was an approachable, personal and jolly good friend to all of us.
When we left KR, Pierre and I were both unattached. But blessed is the lady who comes to appreciate the kindness, gentleness and greatness that is in the fine young man, our good friend, Pierre.
YEYE & YEYE
Pierre and I also often playfully addressed each other as "Yeye", for reasons that both of us know very well *smile*
Many people in KR would often be bewildered whenever they see two people greeting each other with the same salutations, "Yeye".
Now, however, there's only one lonely Yeye left...
PINING FOR PICANT
"Picant" - "sharp in taste, appetizing" (dictionary.com)
I guess one regret at this moment is that I had only managed to have a tele-conversation with Pierre, if I remember correctly that I did, before he flew to Yale. We spoke, and I guess I asked him to contact me when he's back in Singapore.
I was not, and probably still am not, very good at times with spending time with friends when they need me most.
Now, how I wish I had met up with Pierre, at least for a meal, along with "Angmoh" and mutual good friend, Olaf, before he left for Yale. At least we could have said "goodbye"...
(Olaf, thank God you called that day.)
"HEAVENLY KENT RIDGE HALL"
In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (John 14:2, NKJV)
I thank God that I will see dear Pierre one day, maybe in what can be called (if God allows), the "heavenly Kent Ridge Hall", within the heavenly Jerusalem.
Dear brother Pierre is now in Jesus' loving hands, and for that, our temporal grief finds eternal comfort.
THANK GOD FOR PIERRE
Lord Jesus, thank You for blessing all of us with such a fine and dear friend in Pierre. We ask that You bless his soul, good Lord, in Jesus' name. Amen.
Farewell, Yeye. Yeye will miss you.
"Yeye" (Kar Keat)
Kent Ridge Hall
Passion and Dedication is what defines Pierre.
His ever sincere and unpretentious attitude towards everyone is what stands him out.
I will always remember him as someone who truly cares for others and truly meant what he says.
With a heavy heart,
CCC
After he graduated from NUS, I helped him to buy a tablet PC. We talked and I remembered my amazement of his passion in what he chose to do. I have always held him in the highest regard from what I've seen of his life in Kent Ridge Hall. He gave the free thumbdrive from the tablet to me. Now that thumbdrive shall be to me a memento of a loving and devoted man who knows his calling and answers it faithfully to the end.
Rest in peace, brother, till we meet again.
May the God of all comfort bless family and friends and all who mourn.
Arief Adhitya
Have not met Pierre since KR days. However, i always remember those term breaks working with him at UCC backstage. A very dedicated stage manager indeed.
My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones...
WeiXiong
Pierre...
I don't know how to start this.. I'm weeping as I'm typing this. As I'm grieved by your departure, I'm really really glad that I have known you in my life, to have worked with you in Rag, shared the joy under the rain when we victoriously cliched that championship...
You will always be known as the dedicated and passionate soul that inspired many others to bravely follow their passion for the arts.
I am proud of you, Pierre.. You will be so happy if you know you are so well-loved.. =")
Will always remember you in my heart. Will always carry the pride to have gone through the toughest times of Rag with you, my friend.
For his family members,I pray that God will send peace to everyone of you.
Until heaven, my dear friend.
Wei May
Dear Pierre,
You're the wittiest and friendly senior I ever known in KR. Though our paths were crossed briefly, you left a great impression in me.
You are much missed by KR community and a lot of us who know you personally. I believe you are the hero of our generation in theatre and have touched many lives.
You are always remembered by all of us!
Michael Sim
It's sad that most of us only start to cherish, miss and regret only when someone is not around anymore (I'm definitely guilty of that).
But I am honored to have Pierre be a part of my life during the unforgettable times in C Blk, Kent Ridge Hall and I'll forever remember him as someone who means what he says and ever ready to lend a helping hand.
You will be missed.
Your friend always,
Julian
Dear Pierre,
You'll always be remembered, as my best Stage Manager, Rag Senior, and fellow Kent Ridgean who inspired so many others.
R.I.P.
Min Sheng
To a wonderful friend, Pierre:
It has been several days since the news and I'm still shaken.
Everyone has said so much about what a great, passionate, dedicated person you are and there is no need for me to say anymore.
Thank you for the joy and tears we shared during hall production days and all the other memorable moments spent in UCC and Kent Ridge Hall. Thank you for your friendship, and for walking along an important learning path with me.
I will miss you. Your smile, your spirit, your cheerfulness. You will always be in my heart.
Joanne Lim
Pierre has always lend a helping hand when you need it. Always there for me when I asked for his help.
Had a lot of wonderful time with him working together during JCRC days; playing tennis; just loafing around and chitchatting in KR C206, his apartments at Hong Leong Condo and at Beach Road. Memories which I will never forget.
Goodbye my good friend,
Eston
Like many I have not seen Pierre for a while, and like many I was totally devastated to hear of his passing.
I'm only glad to say that he has indeed achieved so much in this 26 years of his life.
It has really been an honour to have crossed path with someone so special like Pierre...he'll always be in our memories.
My deepest condolences to his family and frens.
With sadness,
Jo Lene
It seems like every day after I heard the shocking news, I found a long-forgotten memory of Pierre out of the blue, quite randomly. And every time I wondered, how could I have forgotten that?
I hadn't really realized it back then when we were hall mates: Pierre was a really, really nice guy.
He was thoughtful enough to ask me what my favorite flowers were, and promptly got a bouquet for gerberas for me after a performance.
He took a picture of us, first year girls of the KR dancers, after a performance, in our costume. Without even asked, Pierre reprinted the photo in large size, pasted it nicely to a black mounting board, and gave each one of us a copy. I still keep that photo, now even more memorable because of the photographer himself.
He rarely criticized people - if he had, he did it so good-naturedly in a laidback manner - you were always comfortable around him.
Always thoughtful, considerate, humble, really smart... it's hard to believe he is really gone. I have never had the chance to tell him how much I admired his courage to pursue what he loved and his passion. But I guess he didn't really care much on what people think. It was more important to him to do what he really loved doing.
God be with you, Pierre.
Once a Kent Ridgean, Always a Kentridgean!
Pierre truly define a true blue Kent Ridgean. Ever so committed to hall activities, ever so helpful to hostel mates, always putting others in front of ownself, working tirelessly in every hall production, etc.
Pierre, we will miss you greatly.
May you rest in peace with the Lord's embrace.
My deepest condolences to Pierre's family.
With sadness,
Junwei
Rest in Peace, Pierre.
- Denny
My deepest condolences to Pierre's family.
Dearest Picant... (my POP =])
I'm so shocked and so sad to hear about this. I'm still in disbelief.
You were my great friend.
I will always remember you.
I will always miss you.
Rest in peace,Pop.
God be with you.
See You...
Riffung
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