A Sad Occasion

    An occasion which made me cry was the funeral of my beloved grandfather. My grandfather passed away two days ago. I was in state of shock. I felt sad and lost that my grandfather had died very suddenly.

    On that day, I saw my family members looking depressed and sorrowful. My eldest aunt was crying, while my younger aunt from England who had just arrived was still in a state of great shock. Everyone was sad to know that grandfather had left the family forever. Many friends and relatives attended the funeral too. Some of them were crying openly, especially my grandfather’s younger brother.

    The funeral started at eight o’ clock in the morning. The two priests chanted some sutras to appease my grandfather’s spirits to rest in peace and guide him to heaven.

    I remember my grandfather as a very loving and gentle person. When I was young, he always brought me to park during his free time. He always bought me new toys for me to play. Besides that, he was always kind to his friends and relatives. He advised me to help people in need. He had never turned away his friends and relatives whenever they came too see him for help. He always there for them.

    I also recall my grandfather to be my close friend and role model. When I did something wrong, my father would punish me. However, my grandfather would quickly stop him. Instead, he advised my father to explain my mistake rather than to punish. So I often went to my grandfather whenever I encountered a problem. He was sure to help me overcome my distress.

    As I was deep in my thoughts of my beloved grandfather, suddenly I heard someone sobbing aloud. He was one of those friends whom my beloved grandfather had helped. All of them were comforted when they knew that my grandfather had a peaceful death. He died in his sleep.

    Finally everyone got ready for the burial ceremony. Before we left for the cemetery, I looked at my grandfather for one last time. Finally my tears flowed freely because I bid my beloved grandfather the final goodbye.

    I love you, grandfather.

Chew Chun Huang