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News of the dragon boat tragedy that resulted in the loss of the lives of five very promising young men has been the talk of the town the past few days... as of today, a combined memorial service was held in honor of them before they enter their final rite of passage here.

It's heart breaking to read through all the messages and eulogies left by friends and loved ones on their Friendsters and memorial blogs.

But one thing that consistently shone... are the legacies that they've left behind, young as they were (20 - 31), how through this brief span they've touched so many with their lives and the way they'd lived.

I heard from Ivan my school's administrator that Mr. Stephen Loh was from his church. Actually I wouldn't have blogged about this if I hadn't gone to his memorial blog again just now... Tears started dripping as I read what his students had left for him.

Stephen... I draw inspiration from you. In all my dealings with my students I will remember what I've read about you... thank you for paving the way, for setting an example. Till we meet again when that day comes, this I can safely say. God bless you, brother. :)