Rest In Peace Terence

I'm shocked and sad to the point that I didn't know how to begin this. I received the news in the middle of a meeting on my cellphone and my eyes welled up. I was seated in front and my laptop screen partially covered my look of grief. As if the heavens also felt the loss, the heavy skies opened up. I immediately thought back on the way too funny conversations we had when he was healthy, his postings on his website and when he was diagnosed with brain tumor, his fears. All the while he faced the affliction with dignity and bravery. The few of us put up a run for his benefit (read the posting here) and managed to raise some money towards sustaining his health. And all of us thought he was already on the comeback trail. I even met up with him for lunch where we traded some DVDs. But who would've thought that the runner/triathlete who pioneered "Commando Racing" would leave us so suddenly.

If there are words to describe Terence - jovial, strong, fearless, inspiration to others, all in the same sentence. All of his photos would see him flashing his trademark broad grin. Terence would not have us grieving and moping for him. I pray that his wife and daughter will be well. As I drove home from work yesterday, I found my motivation for the Penang Marathon. I will run the race for Terence. During the difficult miles, I will draw upon his strength to carry me through and I will finish strong.



As a testament to the joy he brought to fellow runners and athletes, tributes are all-round. Read them at the blogs of Azwar, Justin, Mei Jyn, Wendy, Ronnie, Tey. Rest in peace, my friend. You've run a good race and will be dearly missed.