15 years ago on 24th June 2007, Thaddeus went home to be with our Lord. Three months ago on 24th March 2022, he would have been 32 years old.
Today on 24th June 2022, which is also the Feast Day of St John the Baptist, we continue to celebrate Thad’s life. We visited Thad’s niche with mah mah.
In the evening, we had a dinner celebration with Fr Cary, mah mah, godparents Reggie and Matthew and Theodore at Peng Restaurant.
The Sunday before, on 19th June 2022, we held Thad’s 15th memorial run at RI stadium. It was attended by nearly 90 friends and relatives. After 2 years hiatus, we were so glad that there are still so many friends and relatives, who continue to love Thad. We sincerely thank the Principal of RI, Mr Frederick Yeo for allowing us the use of the stadium and Mr Gary Ortega the Dean of CCA and PE for co-ordinating the event with us.
We were joined by two sets of newly bereaved parents, Ginette and Raymond, who lost their daughter Caroline and Ee Choo and HC Goh, who lost their son Heng Yi, where we dedicated the run to their children. We also welcomed many first timers, all of them expressing inspiration and appreciation to be able to attend the run.
Thad’s ex-cross country mates – quite a few already married and brought along their spouses
Our very supportive ice cream vendor, Mr and Mrs Chua, have been with us over the last 15 years, except 2020 and 2021, due to COVID safety measures.
Our friend Moe Gibson joined us all the way from England. She did her walk in pink!
After the memorial run, we had dinner at Hualong Seafood. It was attended by Reggie, Matthew, Theodore and his grandma, Francis and Alice, Betty and Felipe, Chloe and Josh, Alice, Everly and Louis, Margaret, Anna and Jacky.
Our friends and relatives continue to support and love us and we really appreciate it.
Our Facebook post on 24th June 2022, garnered 47 Loves and Likes. We received many messages of love and support.
So wonderful. Glad that so many people came! Pink dominated the colours, God bless!Archbishop Emeritus John Ha, Kuching
Prayed for beloved Thaddeus today. God bless!Fr Anthony Liew (Parish Priest of St Michael’s Church, Ipoh)
I felt everyone was glad to be back after a 2 year hiatus. Thad must be very happy.Chung Hwa
Remembering Thad today.Serene Lim
So happy to be present and able to catch up with you all. Thad will always have a special place in my heart.Ching Chiat
Today we recollect on Thad as a lovely, wonderful person whom we all miss and love, Our thoughts and memories are with him and cherish him always, Love GodmaReggie
It is our privilege to be there to celebrate life.Serene Wong
It was a wonderful event. Thank you and George for having us to be part of the memorial.May Koh
Thank you for inviting us into your lives. O father, we thank you for the beautiful life of Thaddeus. We are ever grateful that Thad has inspired us to live strong and fully, while we are here on this side of eternity. We know that Thad is enjoying Your love at Your right hand. We look forward to being with him and You soon. Amen.Poh Kiang
So happy to see so many familiar faces at the run. Our experiences in life, especially the tough and unthinkable ones, marinated with God’s love, has amazing power to lift the spirits of broken sails. We may not know why God permits such sufferings, but it is enough to know that God is sovereign and He is in control and the same loving God yesterday, today and forever.Thad’s story told by you, refreshes dry bones and bring strength to the weary hearted. Please continue to tell Thad’s story.
Amy Lim
It is a special father’s day experience for me and a good family bonding session. My family enjoyed the run, ice cream and laughter in the beautiful weather.Chong Boon
Thank you for inviting my family. It’s so endearing to see all family members, relatives and friends participating especially your mum. She’s super amazing.Tracy Quah
We will always remember Thad’s passion in the things he loved doing. I miss him too! Always remembering Thad Thad in my heart.Theodore Tay
Thank you for letting us be a part of remembering and honouring Thad. Remembering dear Thad together with you.Betty Wee
Thanks so much to you and uncle George for organising the memorial run every year. It’s a blessing to come together once a year to seeeach other and celebrate Thaddeus. I have immense respect for you and your family.
Tiffany Tan
Remembering Thaddeus today!Paul Rodrigues
It was nice seeing you and uncle George today! Audrey Teng
Remembering Thaddy.Lloyd Ngoh
Thinking of you and your family on this important day. John Herzinger
Keeping him in my prayers.Agatha Lau
Thinking of you. Julie Clark
Always with us.Robert Choy
God bless you and your beautiful family.Moe Gibson
Praying for Thaddeus’ peace in heaven and a peaceful mind in my dear friends Angie and George.Kiyoe Narita
Today is Thaddeus’ 15th year in our heavenly Father’s Kingdom. My prayers and love are always with you and your family.Alice Koh
Our prayers are offered today in memory of your loving son Thaddeus. The thought of him and the spirit of Thaddeus carries on, on today’s 15th year of his eternal anniversary in Heaven. I know the jewel you lost 15 years ago remains in your heart and mind always. That jewel is Thaddeus. Take care and may God continue to bless all of you and keep you safe. Amen.Francis Claudius
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