azm Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Notorious B.I.G. Deceased. Drive-by shooting.Gianni Versace. Deceased. Murdered.
Princess Diana. Deceased. Car crash.
Mother Teresa. Deceased. Poor health.
John Denver. Deceased. Airplane crash.
Michael Hutchence. Deceased. Apparent suicide.
Chris Farley. Deceased. Drug overdose.
Bonnie Hunt. Deceased. MI-185 crash.
Bless their souls.
It has been 10 years since their untimely deaths. I don't know if it's the fact that I was only 9, or it my emotions are lagging but the news on TV reporting their deaths are still fresh in mind. The scene of the Versace residence. The wrecked car in the Paris tunnel. SG's first ever airplane tragedy.
I still remember the 31st day of August, preparing to go out for lunch, yet everyone was glued to the TV set. "Is she really gone?" An hour or two later, the same news was being reported so we reluctantly switched off the TV set.
I still remember having this thought of Princess Di and Mother Teresa being up in the Heavens, with John Denver serenading.
10 years back returned for me some 2 days ago. It was the 'Concert for Diana'. Artistes remembering her, even the civil folk whose lives she had touched. The life she had. I still remember reading the National Enquirer my mum used to purchase. There'd always be articles pertaining to Princess Di. Yet, despite all the media attention, she did good. Real good.
Frankly speaking, I don't know why her death still has an impact on me. Maybe it's cos' the time it happened was so close to a personal tragedy.
1997 come to think bout' it, was really a tough time. For me at least.
With the months ahead, would I cope?
Happy Birthday America.