04/12/2016
By Hui Qui
Finally post this here, on 29/11/16 while messaging with my siblings until the wee hours of the night and could not sleep hence started to write something..
Eulogy for my dear 4-legged nephew Jack Koh. Left us on 29/11/16. @ 922pm😢
I saw my sister Serene's message through the family chat on 'maybe Jack can't make it', and was in the midst of having dinner with a colleague. Told her about Jack, tears filled my eyes and couldn't continue. Hence, stop looking at the phone just to blindfold myself that no news is good news. Eventually at 937pm I read messages, the final news hits me. Jack has left us @ 922pm. 心痛,真的心痛.
I am extremely afraid of dogs, Serene knew that. 18 years ago, which I remembered vividly that Stan bought him from one of the local pet shop, first stop of his new arrival was to my home. He was such a lovely tiny baby, caused a little 'excitement' amongst the family members at that time especially my 2nd sister Shan who can even forgo her children when she sees dogs😂.
My first experience carrying a dog was Jack, from then onwards, he began to be the family's hot topic. When he started to grow, bad behaviour kicked in and that made him difficult to handle. And has became a nightmare for Stan. He was even sent for adoption by Stan's friend since they can't handle him. Stan, Serene & little Shaun back then secretly went to the house which Jack was adopted just to look at him whether he was well-adjusted. Every time both Serene and little Shaun cried due to 不舍. Eventually, they brought him back and that's how Stan started to go into dog behavioral studies. Stan's care and love for Jack is beyond words.
Jack was .. nope present tense, he will always be with us. Jack, my little 4-legged nephew (my friends knew I have 2 nephews, 1 is 2-legged while the other is 4-legged😂) is a bubbly little rascal, energetic, playful, attentive and at times bad-tempered. He is not a huggy fellow since young, he is proud, super clean... never shares water with other dogs (very ngiaw). On his younger days, he played tug of war with u non-stop until u pant and raise white flag 😝. Remembering giving him my favourite soft toy poohby, he used his nose to push it away showing dislike (臭脾气的家伙). Another incident which scared me out of my life was when once Serene & Stan went overseas and I brought him out for a walk, I was new to walking dog, I did not secure the collar over his neck hence he released himself & ran to the carpark looking for his dad. I was so panic back then, running after him thinking what if I lost him? He has a unique 3 black over-shaped patches in the sequence of big, medium, small at his back near his tail. How am I suppose to return the same look-alike puppy to Stan? I will need to buy a white JRT and use a black marker to shade his back and that was my thought😂. Of course, finally he came back to me and no more dog walk from then onwards. I brought him home safely🙏🏻
He knew all in the family.. Gong gong spoiled him most, always feeding him. Popo act fierce due to afraid of dogs, always say No in a stern tone to him but loves him too as she fed him boiled meat whenever she boiled soups. Afraid of me, coz since baby I did not allow him enter my room and he remembered 👍🏻but he knew I love him too. Love and hate relation with his Shaun gor gor, they love each other but doesn't show affection openly. Both characters are similar, they watch out and care for each other silently. Jing yi, Kaka and EnEn opposite to their mum Shan, have their 👀 on their little cousin Jack and loves him dearly.
Jack, my dear little nephew, you have brought the family a lot of fun and laughter, there were too much memories of you through these years that I can relate here. We all love you unconditionally and you will always be remembered. Go and join 小白 (our non-human bro) which we also adores dearly. RIP dear Jack Jack❤️
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