Rest in Peace, Dear Friend.

Dearest Rajan,

I heard the tragic news this evening as I was heading out for dinner. I was deeply shocked, saddened and in denial all at the same time. Even up till now, I'm just hoping so hard that it is a bad dream gone wrong. It still feels like you'll be around. And we will still catch you around hostel and school next sem. But sadly, it will not be so.

Much as we did not really hang out for most part, I caught you at various parties, chatted with you in the hostel lounge and main walkway, and greeted you at school. You know, the normal stuff.

While doing all "the normal stuff", you struck me as a very knowledgeable and interesting guy. I'd hear you go into mini light-hearted debates while talking to the group of us. We'd always end up with more insight somewhat, or in laughs. And you'd laugh the loudest heartiest laugh.

I can still picture your enthusiastic face while sharing stories with us. How it easily goes red. How you were so easygoing with our jokes with you. I heard about your heroic story in Tioman where you saved a lady from getting raped, and that also says a lot. With us, your presence was there, loud and clear, and we loved it.

I hope that you lived life with minimal regrets, and to the fullest that you could ever have. Now that you're gone, we still acknowledge this presence, and how you were a significant part of our lives. You will still live through our memories.

Thank you for sharing your life with us.
You will be missed very much by all your friends, family and loved ones.

RIP, Rajan.

11:26 pm ·