TG part two: a different thanksgiving
tragedy
i only learnt of this last night. i haven't been able to do anything much throughout the day without this coming through my head over and again.
i am relieved and thankful that my brother darren survived. he was part of the singaporean crew on the dragonboat, and narrowly managed to escape. my mom related darren's account of the accident over the phone to me as i listened in disbelief.
but five others weren't lucky enough to escape. right now authorities are looking for their bodies. i happen to know one of them, from clubbing with darren and his pals a few times.
i'm not religious, but i think this year's thanksgiving has given me something to be thankful about. photos show the entire team without lifejackets, and reports say the current was very strong. it's a miracle that any of them survived, especially darren since he's not the strongest on the team. my thoughts are with the victims's families. and i hope the victims are safe out there somewhere, and the authorities find their bodies.
i'm still shaken.
reuben, you will always be remembered.
