Benson Koh at SGH

For members who know Benson Koh, a keen photographer and bowler, I have been told that he is now at SGH (ICU).  I don’t have the details, but I have checked with his family member.  SHC member Marissa Liem told me he is in a coma, and he has not regained consciousness since the weekend.  Marissa visited him this morning, and reported that his condition is not good.  Benson mobile is 9842-1204, Marissa is 9658–1338.

Terence Seah

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154 thoughts on “Benson Koh at SGH”

  1. Hi Guys

    Benson’s sudden departure was a great shock 2 all of us who knew him. A year after his death, 5 Dec 07, we still cant erase his fond memories in our minds. His jokes, laughters n fun moments lived n lingered on.

    Hope u continue where u had left up there.

  2. Hi Ah Nee,

    Glad to hear your voice again. I can only guess how you must have felt, when Susan cried when she heard the tickets to come home from CM was cancelled. Spore is so near and suddenly it is so far away, that you wished you can just fly or swim home. Maybe one of you can pen down your thoughts as I am sure many emotions and thoughts must have race through your mind. Alicia,Lina and Nor are those who can talk fast and I am sure they have many heartfelt jokes to tell about CM.

    About NSRCC you are right I was going along with his idea too and that was one reason I finally managed to book that bungalow. I guess all those who knew Benson and was there at Bungalow can appreciate his efforts.

    But if a picture paints a thousand words his photos tells alot of SHC in the early days with his usually way of capturing candid shots in the most artistic ways.
    Something that is uniquely him.

    Maybe now we should book another bungalow for all the CM overstayers for at least 2 nights to hear all your heartfelt renderings, encounters and photos to reminis?

    Cheers

  6. Many who have known him will know
    His ready smile and listening ear
    For whoever you are or whatever you want
    He never fail to befriend you and share a joke or two

    For those who never knew him, is something to miss
    The simple close friendship that he readily shares
    From bowling to cycling to simple chit chats,
    He is always there to help and to show he cares

    For those who wish to know a little of him
    Fortunately there is something
    His love of his work is his sharing
    For what he sees he captures so happily
    The fun, the spontaniety of his friends in carefree merry making
    That only Benson cared for and is always promoting
    So once again Benson to others and to your ideals I am sharing :-

    Pictures of the first DnD that truly shows the real Benson and his magic, that Tim, Joy and many others who have known him kept close to their hearts

    http://silverhairsclub.com/SHC/SHC060330/

    Cheers

  7. Benson, we remember you this day. May you rest in peace.

    Thanks Tim for taking time to write this. I knew you wouldn’t disappoint. Take good care.

  8. Yes, Maty, Benson was a very intersting friend.

    He was somewhat riled by his missing the last bowling competition. Had he played, he would have been irrefutably the more deserving winner. He wanted very much to compete in the next competition never to know that he has lost the last chance.

    We remember him as the butty who helped out at SHC functions as its volunteer-photographer. He was opulent with ideas and added a lot of fun in the games at the beach party.

    We were quite close. When I vsisited him at the ward and identified myself to Mrs Koh, she asked “Are you tim…..the one he called brother?”

    Bros come and bros go as quickly as the lips spew the word out but for someone’s spouse (who is not involved in that someone’s outside activities) to recognise me as that someone’s bro, that someone must have regarded me as such and told her so. My eyes misted……and again when I attended his wake.

    May Benson rest in peace………….

  9. Tim.
    That was a touching, though at times, suggestive, memorial to Benson. I was quite moved by it,even though I never really knew him. You must miss him.

  10. For a reason most foul, on 30 Nov 2007, they put you on a deep sleep

    Today last year, forever from fellow SHCians they seized you to keep

    Since then, my mobile never got your warm “hello bro” beep

    Sharing with me those tackling gals through bowling tips.

    I remember you as the king of the lanes

    But your detractors think I am insane

    Cos they never saw you clearing all 12 frames

    With the thumb in your nose and a finger to the ball, the best in the game you tamed.

    A year has passed so what have you missed?

    Other than my gibe & tease and the gals’ gripe for your kiss.

    We had dance demonstrations which I was sure

    Would have inspired you to do us a demonstration in a trance.

    The pretties wrapped more behind their kebayas………..each hid 2 papayas

    Which would have tempted you into opening yr mouth wide to wait for papayas

    Haha, imagine in your mouth you feel semua ada except papayas

    Worst, if it was your butty me feeding you a banana.

    So, how’s life where you are?

    Do they blast strangers on the skull with assault rifles?

    Do they hold noisy demonstrations to overthrow governments?

    Do they sell minibonds to fool and cheat retirees?

    Now, tell me, are you up there or down there?

    Cos with so many credits earned, I will sure go down one day

    Where my friends are and where you my butty should be

    Or are you up there so forlorn with scholars reading a-b-c?

    Time flies and soon, we will meet

    Till then, do please keep fit

    Even – and we know you too well – as you go about doing your bit

    Helping folks in photography and their other needs.

    Tim

    (I am obliged to a butty who reminded me of Ben’s 1st anniversary after leaving us…………….most involuntarily)

  12. A late comment, a very late comment. But I think it’s better late than never (although I’m very lazy in writing comment)

    When this happen, I was in Hong Kong. I received the bad news from the e-mails. When I want to find out more from the website. I found I did not have my password with me. I even missed to be included in the wreath pool.

    Just read all the comments, I have a feeling of crying – I (and we)have lost a good friend. But I cannot crying it out, just get the hurt deep in my heart.

    Benson,

    I can still remember how you teach me to do the bowling – walk 1, 2, 3 step and let the ball go. I can still remember our chit chat in you car when you sent me to a MRT station. But as Susan said, live is so unpredicable. All this can only stay in my memory now, and I know it will stay there for a long, long time if not forever.

    Ok, let say something good (but may not be proper). Now, you will be the most handsome, funny, charming (and more …) guy in our SHC forever, no one can replace you.

    Sleep in peace, my good friend

  13. Dear Joanne,

    I was unable to walk with your Dad on the 8th as I was away.

    You would be pleased to know that your Dad wasnt just another SHCian; he had been a Big Friend of all of us, a happy volunteer without anyone needing to ask and a funky guy.

    I fondly remember and will cherish the many times when he and I monkeyed together only to have the laughs boomeranged back to us.

    His body may be gone but his spirit and the beliefs he held in life will remain with us.

    Please take care of yourself and Mummy.

    Uncle tim

  14. Hi Joanne

    I clearly remembered our last meeting on the nite of 24 Nov 07. Beson was extremely happy n joyed when he greeted me on my arrival at Oxford Hotel. We were supposed to attend a workshop in the day together. He told me that he had picked up some interesting topics from the workshop n whom he had met. I too felt gd that he had benefitted.

    Coincidentally, we are borne in the same year. I tried hard holding back my tears but not long when I joined the others to send him off on his external journey on the final day. With his sudden departure, I just wonder when my turn takes place. Anyway, I m a true believer that I can defense my days. “Die, die, also can die so fast”.

    Do encourage your mum to join us at our regular activities. We are all a big family here to support each other.

  15. Dear Joanne

    Your dad was a good friend to many of us at SHC and I am very glad to have many great laughs with his games and jokes.

    I could not attend his wake and funeral cos I have my niece’s wedding this saturday. And I was told that they cannot “mix”.

    However, I am glad I got the opportunity to talk to him one last time at SGH.

    I hope that with time, the pain will lessen though I know it can never heal. My children went through this so I can understand how hard it is for you and your mum.

    Please take good care of yourself and your mum.

  16. Dear friends of my dad (Benson Koh),

    On behalf of my mum (Karen), uncles and aunties and next of kins, I would like to express our heartfelt thanks to all of you for your support and generous donations during my dad’s wake.

    All of us are extremely saddened by my dad’s sudden departure. During our time of grief and sadness, we are very glad to know that my dad has made so many friends who supported us throughout this whole period.

    My dad’s ashes are placed at Bright Hill Temple New Columbarium Tower at:
    Building Level 3
    Block 133D
    No. 73837

    Once again, we would like to thank all of you.

    Yours Sincerely,
    Joanne

  17. Hi Nora

    “Bodoh” shd nvr b a word used 2 addressed ourself. Most appropriate 2 use is “pelajar lambat”.

    Perhaps its most encouraging 2 pick up some skills 2 learn DIY. Simple n ez. At any time U nid assistance, just drop me an email.

  18. Hi Yew Kwong,

    Thanks for your advise and your forwarded mail from Dolly. Anyway, I have managed to transfer the fund through POSB. Problem solved. Aiyoh, I am very bodoh with internet-banking, can only wait for my daughter to help me.

    Take care.

  19. Hi Nora,
    In fact, we did sent our pte email to every1 of u advising ANee’s A/C# but perhaps, you did not rec’d it.

    Nevertheless, I had resend the email again, pls let me know if you did not rec’d again thru’ my pte email at dlgummy@hotmail.com

    Thanks.. Dolly

  20. Nora

    Internet banking ac is e same as ur banking ac. U just nid 2 activate n obtain ur defaulted user id n password in order 2 transact online.

    An email was sent out earlier 2 U oredi by Dolly. Guess U must hd missed it. I hd fwd e same email 2 U on bhf.

  21. Hi Ah Nee,

    Understand from Clara that we should make payment to you for ordering Benson’s wreath. Was hoping to see you last night to settle the bill. May I have your POSB/DBS a/c no. I don’t have an internet banking account. Could you please email me at noragek@yahoo.com.sg.

    Have a nice weekend.

    Nora Chia

  22. Hi Boon Liang #129: Believe most of us empathized with late Benson’s family and share this sudden lost of Benson. I have had lost a couple of loved ones as well as dear friends… truly its after the funeral then, reality will set in esp ‘sudden’ death is tougher to get over.

    Benson’s wife Karen has shared that she is a very homely person. Thankfully she has 3 other sisters and they are very close. We have also encouraged her to join SHC.

  23. Update:
    understand that late Benson’s family informed that there are limited parking lots at Bright Hill. They will charter bus to send all to/return and to leave cars at Bedok Blk 128 carpark.

    Anyone familiar with the area around Bright Hill? …some pointers on where to park their cars.

  24. Hi Charles: Thanks for info. :)

    Juz to let you know, at the wake, I was told that it is customary to accompany the bereaved family to send off the body from the wake. Understand many are unaware of such customs or no longer adhere to them.

  26. Deepest sympathy on the demise of Benson Koh!

    It is with deep sadness to learn of Benson’s sudden passing on while I’m
    away. We have only met a couple of times yet it feels like I have lost someone
    close – a Brother.

    Our concern right now is for his wife and Joanne to face the realty
    after the funeral, how they can cope the fact that the man of the house
    is no longer with them.
    Was at the wake last night, they are ok right now, probably putting up a
    strong front but once left alone, the realty sets in. More tears will
    flow.

    My Heartfelt Condolences!

  29. Hi Gingko,

    Urgent!

    Please call me immediately at 98397578. I am not able to pick you up at Bedok MRT station tonight at 8.30 pm. Could anyone help to contact her or may I know her mobile number please? Thanks.

    Robert Quek

  31. Hi Christina,

    Kristy and I will be at the wake tonight at about 8.30 pm. This is the only convenient time we could bid farewell to Benson. On Sat. we have to attend my ex-pupil’s daughter’s wedding ceremony in the late morning. My apologies for not being able to provide transport service during the funeral.

    Robert Quek

  32. Ooops got locked out before I could finish
    my comments.

    Regretfully missed out on the sharing of the wreaths cost. Will be at the wake tonight but unable to attend the funeral on Sat, have a class (field trip)on that
    morning. I guess everybody is doing his/her best to remember Benson in one way or another – and to bid him farewell for the last time.

  33. Regretfully missed out on the sharing of the wreaths cost. Will be at the wake tonight but unable to attend the funeral on Sat, have a class on (field trip)that morning. I guess everybody is doing his/her best to remember BensonE

  34. MaryC @108, personally I believe that the thoughts and the feelings within oneself matter more than what one does to be seen but without the heart. I know you’ve the heart so no worry there.

    I have also received on Benson’s family’s behalf many heartfelt sympathies and condolences from SHCians who, for understandable reasons are unable to attend the wake or the funeral, and they too are nice & sincere folks.

    SHV is here to stay for a long long time and we must not only have the heart but also the stamina & comaraderie to make the Club long lasting.

    Fervently yours……………..

  38. Dear All,

    The funeral arrangement passed on to me 2 days ago quitw obviously was indicative as the family was then beginning to cope with a loss.

    Thus, the obituary states what is the actual arrangement, that is, cortege will leave Benson’s apartment at the void deck of Block 128 Bedok Reservoir Rd at 11 a.m. Saturday to reach Brighthill Crematorium by 12 noon for the scheduled cremation.

    I will be with Benson one more nite as I wont be able to do the last walk with him, leaving for my planned holiday tomorrow.

    tim

  39. Dear Jie, TQ for checking the obit. Talking abt changes every moment…Yupe changes in obit correct.

    Cortege will leave Blk 128 Bedok Reservoir at 1100 hrs for to Bright Hill for cremation at 12noon.

    Will you be gg on Sat, need tpt? I’ll fone u in the afternoon.

  40. Hi Christina,
    According to the obit today, the cremation is at 12 noon. The cortege will leave Bedok Reservoir at 1100 hrs. Could you please confirm which is right.?????

  41. Hi Dolly,

    Is it too late to add in Jocelyne’s share for the wreaths? If not, pls add in her name and let me know the cost, otherwise, it’s ok. Will settle with you on Saturday or whichever means you want, just advise. I’ll be going to the Bright Hill Crematorium on Saturday with Ronald Wi, Eileen and Jie. Thanks, Lisa

  42. All who wish to bid our brother Benson Koh the final farewell; ?? ; farvel; adieu; addio; Auf Wiedersehen; adiós

    #89 The chartered bus shall depart no later than 10am from Blk 128 Bedok Reservoir Rd to Bright Hill for cremation at 11am. Those who wish to take this chartered bus, can we have your name here, in this post by 5pm today!

    #107 TimL : if by 5pm, there is no one else besides the 1 person who smsed you to take the chartered bus, perhaps we can arrange amongst our group to fit in. How about you? Reserve 1 seat in DanH’s car for you & the other person?

    MY next question: Who else is driving there on Saturday besides DanH? Yew Kwong & myself will be riding with DanH. Knowing DanH, I am sure he won’t mind to include above 2 pax. Rite, Dan?

    Gracias, Christina Chan

  46. Hi Dolly/others,

    Just opened my email at 9.30 pm tonight.

    I too would like to contribute to the wreath.

    I hope it is still not too late.

    Is Brighthill Crematorium near Kong Meng San Buddhist Temple ?

  47. Tim,
    I hope you won’t think I’m heartless in not going to Benson’s wake and funeral. I’m down with the flu and have a bad throat and coughing fits. On top of that, I have some teaching assignments which are making my throat feel even worse.
    I realise you are very close to him and you have my sympathy for your loss. Take care.

  48. Once again, thanks Dolly, ANee, Yew Kwong & Joy for this initiative and getting the wreath arrangement carried out.

    At this hour, only one SHCian who smsed me last nite will take the chartered bus to the crematorium, so I shall inform the Koh family accordingly.

    I’ll be at the wake after 8.30 p.m. tonite………Rain or shine…………

  49. The following are those who contribution for the wreath..

    Terence Seah, Tim Liu, Joy Chuang, Dolly Lim, Lily Ho, Pheng Sok, Ah Nee, Veronique Lee, Gingko Tay, Anne To, Dan Huang, Yew Kwong, Mary Tan, Mary Chan, Jade Phua, Robert and Kristy Quek, Molly Chua, Ronald Lee, LH Jie, Christina Chan, Susan Chang, Norlinda, June Lim, Sarah-Zahriah, Lisa Ong, Rene Leong, Dee Ang, Oi Cheng, Dennis Har, Catherine Yeo, Dennis Wee, John Howe, Peggy Ho, Bernie Chung, Clara Chay, Eyvonne Chew, Bessie Lam, Nora Chia, Kenneth Tan, Ron and Alice Lai and Lina Ng.

    I will email you separately for payment and A/C details later… Dolly

  50. Hi Dolly

    Terimakasi….for your effort in organising wreath group-sharing among some of us.

    Susan, your piece of music of dedication n remembrance to BENSON KOH is really touching.
    This music which was composed by ROGER & HEMMERSTEIN is real classic……………..
    a tribute to BENSON KOH, we’ll remember him always……from the bottom of our hearts.

    WAKE……..at BLK 128, Bedok Reservoir Rd
    From tonight 5th Dec to FRI 7th Dec

    CREMATION…SAT. 8th Dec. @ 11.00am
    at BrightHill Crescent,
    off Upper Thomson Rd.

    RON n ALICE LAI

  51. Thank you Dolly for the wreath coordination.

    Thank you Sue for the Dedication.

    And thank you too, Charles, for the quote extract………..

    We have lost a friend but there are still many good folks around……….

  52. Hi All,
    Wreath pooling is now closed and we will go ahead with the ordering. I will list the namelist after final confirmation with ANee.

    Thanks.. Dolly

  55. Many thanks Christina Chan for giving the update.

    Benson, you’re just on a trip

    Which starts with a long sleep

    It hurts when it’s so deep

    But our pain is aasuaged when we know into the Lord’s hands He keeps

    A Good Man whose promises he never flips

    Our Love for and Memory of you will keep you company along your trip

    Till the day we again meet………….

  58. Hi All,
    For those dat indicated to pool either in here or thru my pte email, all requests noted. I will update the confirmed list aft 2pm c/off time. Thanks.

  63. I have had many calls/emails/smses asking WHO am I and why am I always the one updating u guys. Ben is a committee member of my PinEnergy Bowling Club (www.freewebs.com/pinenergybowlingclub)and we bowl tog every week and speak to one another every other day. His mobile is locked and his family has no access to any numbers. He and I share many mutual frens so they hv asked me to help them out by updating everyone I hv on my list. Our bowling club noes one another INSIDE OUT so dun worry, everyone is on standby mode. See you guys at his wake. We will be there everyday. Lynn Marissa Liem – 96581338

  66. I believe all of you warm hearted pple wish to help Benson’s family instead of giving additional stress.

    Updates:
    1) Suggest to GO to the wake ON Thur/Fri night NOT tonight as the body will be released quite late, so the wake will not be ready! Naturally, if you wish to go after 8 or 9pm, I think might be ok.

    2) Those who wish to attend the cremation on Saturday by chartered bus, Do put your name down in this link. As the family dun know Benson’s friends, they need to know the “numbers” to charter buses. I will close the list by tomorrow 5pm.

    Send off Benson: will commence from Blk 128 Bedok Reservoir Rd. (Believe all who has their own transport are aware that they will need to be at the wake location early). Will inform the time the chartered bus will depart & head for Bright Hill, when known.

    Christina Chan

  67. Juz received info from TimL, he is on the road, so here’s the info: Understand Benson’s body will be returned to his family probably this afternoon…
    Those who wish to say Farewell, Adios to our Dear Beloved Brother Benson: The wake will be at Blk 128 Bedok Reservoir Road…dearly missed :(

  71. I was praying last nite after my return from Bali Lane, hoping that u can wake up from your sleep. Now, you are gone. You are one of the youngest guys in SHC. Why do you left us so early without saying a word?

    It pains my heart to receive this bad news. Your absence is a loss to SHCians.

    Goodbye,Benson. May you rest in peace.

    Linda Chang

  72. Christina

    You are right. I remember Benson Koh, the first time I met him at the Botanical Garden walks and also at the Makan trail. He is such a jolly good fellow.

    Sad to know that he has left us so suddenly.

    Jane Yeo

  73. Mary, Grace, Terence and other SHCians who are away or for reasons are not able to attend the wake or be with the cortege, my fellow SHCians & I will definitely convey your heartfelt condolences.

    The transportation will be arranged by Benson’s family………..he was well-liked here and in his many clubs & associations, and so the family need to plan all arrangements.

    Benson, small old boy you, so you have left me to carry the secrets that we shared? No worry butty, yr secrets will remain as secrets…..I’ll seal up my mouth, zip it before I take the next whisky or brandy so which armpit you wanted to peep or which guy who always neglected his fly…..they’ll never know.

  74. Hello Tim,

    I met Yew kwong just now at Kovan, he told me that we are sending a wreath from the Sliverhairclub. I am ordering the wreath from my florist sister, so I need the venue / address of the wake being held. Thanks.

  75. Sorry Tim I have a family engagement on that day.Please convey my deepest condolences to the bereaved family.May God bless u all SHCIANS for being so kind n considerate for organising the transport n the logistics .Thank u for being such good friends INDEED.I know I am in a very caring club with good friends around young n old.Take care.
    Grace wong

  76. A hectic day for me too and now with a bit more time on the computer I can say more.

    I am told that the cremation will be at Brighthill off Upp Thomson Rd. Benson will be returned I believe, tomorrow and once I have more details as to where the wake is and the time of the cortege leaving, I’ll try to reach out asap.

    Cos I dont hv easy access to a computer presently, I do hv a bit of constraint here.

    In my #75, I thot I shd collate names of folks who wd ride on the chartered bus earlier as info shd be able to be widely disseminated within a day by folks reading and by word of mouth.

    I can also be reached at 96695702.

    Mary, and others, dont have to feel apologetic if there has been prior ppointment made or for religious/cultural reasons. I think I understand Benson enough to say that he too understands.

  77. Tim,
    I’m sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral as I have to teach from 9am to 12 on Saturday. If you can, please convey my condolences to his family although they don’t know me. I’m sure Benson will understand.
    Thanks.

  78. Yes, please give more details. Whereabouts is the parlour and at what time will they leave to start the journey to the crematorium….is it at Mandai or somewhere else??????

  80. Get hold of a computer now and think it’s urgent to post the following altho, without readin earlier postings, this may have been said already.

    Bro Benson’s cremation is scheduled at 11 a.m. this Saturday, 8 December 2007. SHCians who want to be with him to the last, kindly indicate by a reply in this thread if you need transport in the cortege from parlour to the crematorium. The Koh family will be chartering a bus, and a headcount from SHC is necessary.

    Kindly revert by latest 6 p.m. tomorrow, Wednesday 5 December 2007 so that there can be sufficient time for arrangements to be made.

    Thank you for your kind attention and understanding.

  81. Goodbye Benson. We at SHC will always remember you for all the wonderful and happy times we spend together.

    THE SHIP OF LIFE
    by John T. Baker

    Along the shore I spy a ship
    As she sets out to sea;
    She spreads her sails and sniffs the breeze
    And slips away from me.

    I watch her fading image shrink,
    As she moves on and on,
    Until at last she’s but a speck,
    Then someone says, “She’s gone.”

    Gone where? Gone only from our sight
    And from our farewell cries;
    That ship will somewhere reappear
    To other eager eyes.

    Beyond the dim horizon’s rim
    Resound the welcome drums,
    And while we’re crying, “There she goes!”
    They’re shouting, “Here she comes!”

    We’re built to cruise for but a while
    Upon this trackless sea
    Until one day we sail away
    Into infinity.

  82. Goodbye Benson…I hve seen Benson only once, at Villa Bali. It was truly shocking to get the email from Pheng Sok Goh whn I returned from lunch as I hven’t been to the SHC website since Friday morning. Till now after getting the update from Norlinda, I am still in disbelief!!. Peace be with Benson. God bless him and his family.

  83. Good-bye Benson!

    Though I do not know you really well, on the few occasions that I have met you, you were always the jovial guy ever ready with your jokes and your camera.

    Still remember the last time I saw you at Villa Bali and you were doing your ‘pose’ for the group photo……

    Was thinking of dropping in to see you at the hospital today only to receive the news…..There was a lump in my throat and I know a lot of us will miss you!

    You will be remembered for a long time to come.
    Peace be with you!

  85. Benson, regret that I do not have much time to meet up with you. Those few occasion we do meet show that you are very approachable, cool and never a loud person.

    A brilliant photogapher and avid bowler,you brightens any events with your present by being your jovial self and cracking jokes!

    I will always remember the tips on photo taking from you. And you always graciously stand in for me to take photos.

  86. ATTENTION ALL SILVERHAIRS

    Our dear BENSON KOH just passed away this morning…………………………….

    FUNERAL details will be announced later.

    RONLAI

  87. Ping and I are overwhelmed with the sad news and ask for God’s comfort and peace during Benson’s family bereavement. He was truly a good and helpful guy and we shall remember him that way.

  88. Dear Benson,

    It was only yesterday evening that I met up with Philip at TMIS and was going to arrange to come and visit you together with more SHCians. So sad that I was not able to bid you a last farewell.

    Benson, you’ll always be well remembered and if anything, I think you have left behind a legacy of your work (photography) at SHC. I’m sure Jocelyn whom you took pictures of her porcelain work for posting onto her website will be saddened by this news too.

    We’ll miss you Benson. I’m sure we’ll meet again some day. With fond memories, Lisa

  89. Dear Benson,

    The first time we met was at the Bali Trail organized by Lawrence Khan. You were so comical sharing your jokes and creating so much laughter amongst us. During the Talentime, you were again the fun loving character. I will remember you for your merry making. Goodbye Benson.

  90. Dear Benson,

    I only met you once at Pasir Ris Pot Luck gathering. The games which you had planned and played together is just fun and full of laughters. It will alway be in my memory. Hope you are now at PEACE …..Benson.

  91. Dear Benson

    Yes, it was like only yesterday that we have fun together at the bowling alley, cycling track, Villa Bali etc., and the Talentine where we all hold hands and have laughter. You talked about holding a photography course for all SHCians last month (November) but hold back because all of us were busy. I will miss your daily dose of msn cheering my day in the office.

    Your charm and smile will be fondly and greatly remembered by all of us, in SHC….

    Goodbye, Benson

  92. Dear Benson,
    In fact, last nite, Lily n me were planning 2 visit u aft SHC gathering but was too late wen we rec’d d sms frm Terence that u hv decided 2 give up 2 save other lives with ur remaining healthy organs.

    I will always remember those good days we had and many fun and laughters we shared in every events dat both of us were participating. I will also remember those good advices given 2 me wen I was EO for our 1st SHC D&D.

    We will definitely missed you..So long and good bye… Benson

  93. Dear Benson,

    U r truly a gr8t friend like the saying goes “A friend in need is a friend indeed” I was surprised wen u registered 4 the pot luck n also take the trouble to ask members 4 my cell fone nbr 2 talk 2 me wanting 2 b the game convenor. I was touched by ur registration and the call. I will NEVER 4get dat. I also remembered the Botanic Walk (org. by Christina Chan). We sneaked out frm the walk b4 it ended n lost our direction, 2geder wif Boon Liang. We had a gud laugh. I will miss ur laughter and friendship. MAY GOD FORGIVES U AND LET U REST IN PEACE.

    Dennis

  94. I have not logged in for a couple of days…When I received a call from Rene yesterday afternoon about Benson, I was shocked!!!!!!
    It was so recent (at TT) that I spoke with him, shared a joke and he was telling me a game he had in mind for the coming DnD.
    Rene and myself went to see him yesterday late afternoon, I couldnt hold back my tears, to see him laying there so still.. not the Ben’son we knew! His name flashed in my mind a couple of days ago, I wished I had given him a tinkle then… :( ;( I am still shocked reading #47…
    I shall treasure those pics he took esp for the walks XSpecially at Botanical Gdns 2006!

  95. So sad that Benson could not pull through.
    Although I met him just twice (the last one at the Talentime nite), he appeared to be a warm and friendly guy through his smile and handshake. I would like to remember Benson this way. May he rest in peace.

    Life is so fragile, you never know when it is “times up”. So be thankful and grateful for what you have, your family, your relatives, friends, your possessions, everything. Treasure them while you can. And be kind to one another,in words and deeds. When we are at peace with ourselves and with one another, I think we can say we are ready.

  96. To our beloved Benson,

    Though you have left us, your comical jokes, witty remarks, laughter & words will still lingers in my mind. At the last Sat TT, while we are packing up, I noticed you are still around for a while…. I wish that I could have talk to you longer b4 I bid you good night…..now what’s left are only your fond memories :(
    May you rest in peace…….

  97. Although I have not met Benson before, I heard from others that he was a great bowler. Had planned to meet him one day to learn some techique from him.

    Am sad to hear that he will no longer be with us. Wishing Benson a better and fulfilling life when he returns.

  98. We were planning to visit you with Dennis Wee,John Howe and Ron Wie this afternoon but alas too late.

    We are all SADDENED that you will not be around with us.

    Goodbye and may you rest in PEACE.

  99. Dear Benson,

    I still cannot believe this is happening to you. I held your warm hand, talking and joking aloud to you, heard your calm breathing but yet you preferred to carry on sleeping away. I knew you knew I was beside you, but the usual playful you persisted to tease me on. Benson, must you do this to me and all of us…

  100. To our beloved friend Benson, a vivid photographer & bowler.

    We are all sadden to learn about this latest update.

    Benson, you will be well remembered as a truthful, helpful, kind & jovial person to many….always placing others before yourself. I am indeed sad to see you go… May you find peace now and rest assured that you will be always on our mind.

    So long Benson..goodbye & may you rest in peace…..

  101. I was there tis afternoon. Held his hand n felt e warm still in him. I wanted 2 tell him many things especially e list of unfinished biz but words just cant come out of my mouth.

    Deeply saddened but reality overuled. I hope miracle can reverse reality which is just hrs away b4 e doc remove his life support. If destiny is prefixed, let us all accept it. His fond memories will live in us 4evr.

  102. In memory of our late BensonKoh..we treasure our happy moments together..u such nice low profile gentleman, yet very kind & always smile shyly
    Today..ahnee,sue & me are on time to ‘talk’ & be with him..looked at his face..never imagine it wud be our last :(
    His jovial joke to me was “Nor, why u always cannot remember me ah!”…then ahnee chipped in “ya lah, u dono him,Benson the handsome?”..& susan will just laughed at us while his face blushed!
    Goodbye dear fren BensonKoh…

  103. Dear SHCians

    Just read the very sad news.
    Thanks dear Benson for the flower at the Talent night and for the laughter you created for us. Will always remember you.Really cry for you.
    Goodbye and may you sleep in PEACE.
    God Bless your family members and give them the courage and strength to go through their great lost to the family.
    Gwen

  104. Really that is just like Benson coming to offer help, advise ,feedback, joke and laugh, just as fast and leaving without much ado, but a cheer, smile and as a good friend he always is.

    As he always would have said ” if i can do it i will” . He was my first customer to use my car when others think it was crazy and also only last week that he introduce his friend for out mutual benefit.

    Benson, if there anything we can do for you in some way, let us members of SHC know, we will try our best, our friend.

    Cheers to you always, bye.
    Allrounder and all your friends here.

  106. Hi All

    I have been informed by Lynn that the Hospital will now proceed to remove his healthy organs for transplant purposes to save other lives. Thereafter, will then remove his life support machine to let him go.

    Will update all of you later as regards to the funeral arrangement.

    With deep regret and with sadness to pass on this message.

    RONLAI

  107. Thanks for the update Terence.
    I saw him and held his hand one last time this afternoon…
    May you rest in peace Benson.
    We will miss you very much

  108. I have just been informed the doctors would remove the support system. His healthy organs would be removed for transplant to save lives.

    We now await the details from the family on his funeral. It pains me to write this note. Farewell to Benson.

    Terence Seah

  110. It was like only yesterday when half drunk, I asled you to kiss a pretty at the D&D. Like the true sportsman you are, you tok the challenge, sharing the $100 that you wd hv won if she had agreed.

    You & I knew the answer from her which was a friendly “Siao huh !!”

    We;; do that naughty prank again & again……. more. Or at least just 1 more time. Bro, please………

  111. Dearest Benson,

    I held your hand, called out your name and whispered that I was there, but you did not respond. You continued to sleep as tears rolled down my cheeks.

    I will continue to hope and pray for you.

    Love always,

    Joy

  112. Shocked n saddened by the news.During the short time that i have got to know him, he is a jovial n fun loving person. My Prayers go to him n his family.Life is very fragile indeed!Perhaps when he’s out of ICU we should go n cheer him up.God willing.
    Grace w

  115. Tim, YK,

    Appreciate your update from the hospital.

    To those who are going to visit him at the hospital, plse apologise that I am unable to visit him, as I am overseas. Say a prayer when you are there, on my behalf.

    Terence Seah

  116. Dear Benson

    So many of your SHC friends are so shocked and saddened by the news of your present condition. We are all praying for a miracle to happen to you. Please be strong and don’t let go. May God see you thru this critical moments and bring you out of it.

    AM PRAYING WITH ALL OF YOU FOR A MIRACLE.

  117. it’s very sad indeed that this has happened to one of us. yes, it’s now a very trying moment for the family; they might have to make that heart-wrenching decision to take him off life support. and like all of you, I pray for a miracle, nothing less!

    I faced that sad situation when I had to make such a decision for my dad 8 months ago. I cried for days after that. Now the whole experience is replaying in my head.

    Please bear in mind that this mishap could have struck anyone of us. Go get yourself a reliable BP set and have your cholesterol profile done and if you have not been exercising, don’t suddenly become a warrior. We wish to have many more good years together.

    take care…..john

  118. Hi All

    Just got bck. BENSON KOH HONG LEE is warded in S.I.C.U. (Surgical Intensive Care Unit) on LEVEL 2, SGH. Take Lift at Blk 4 (neareer) after entrance 2 Level 2. If U are lost, pls ask 4 direction.

    He is warded in BED #8 under name : BENSON KOH HONG LEE.

    Doctor/s had done their best. Now its our turn 2 do our best 4 him as his fren. Pls VISIT HIM NOW n says ENCOURAGING WORDS 2 HIM in hope that MIRCALE can happen.

    We, Tim, myself, Ronald n Alice Lai hv visited him 2dy. Pls, pls, pls do so.

  120. Read this posting only now but received news last nite, thanks butties.

    Took lift at Blk 4 SGH which led me, at the 2nd level, to Blk 2 SICU. Mrs Koh was with him & his sis-in-law waited at the visitors’ room.

    Thot I was strong but when Mrs Koh said you’re tim, the one he calls bro, I cd pretend no more. Held his hand, told him to be strong, that his bro was holding his hand and wanted him to pull thru, remember we hv an unfinished bowling game?

    In a time like this, we shd all rally behind Mrs Koh and give all the help she & her family needs.

    tim

  121. Really very sorry to hear about Benson. Yes there is nothing much we can do except pray for him and also for his family during this traumatic period. Let’s fervently hope all the prayers from our different faiths can help our friend Benson.

  122. I’m shocked and saddened to hear such news …hope Benson may turn around. Pray that you hold on… I have this happened to me yrs ago… just pray.

  123. Hi All

    Tim is now at e hospital. I will drop ovr during lunch. Will post e latest situation after my visit.

    Benson is warded in SICU, Level 2, SGH. Take e lift at Blk 4.

  124. I agree with Yew Kwong…now or nvr :(

    we shud limit ourselves to minimal & don bother the family too much…just see our dear fren’s condition & ‘talk’ to him…that so many pple love him very much,miracle do happen…& it will..

  125. Dolly

    Besides praying, we shd try 2 visit him now or nvr. Go there n tell him he still hv some unfinished biz in hope 4 miracle 2 happen.

    I tot its a joke wen I 1st recd e news but now hv 2 face reality.

    Lastly, I hope e doc at e hospital dun resort 2 rash decision until his status is confirmed.

  127. Yes, right now prayers are better than a visit to Benson. If and when he does recover, we will have that party at the ward. Lets give his family some space for the time being.

  129. I am saddened by this news and joined all fellow SCHians in prayer ……. Please God take very good care and help our good friend, Benson and also his family.

    Mary Tan

  130. Yes Lily, you are absolutely right. What good will our presence do for him at this moment? He needs our prayers. We will only inundate his family with more things to do.
    Pray for him.

  131. I agreed with Lily.
    Dont’t visit Benson now. Give his family some space.
    Let us all pray for his recovery and await further information from Terence.
    God Bless all of you.
    Warmest regards,
    Melissa

  132. Hi Dolly & Steven

    Further to my comment #22, the SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit) is located at Blk 2 second level, Entrance by Specialist Outpatient Clinics, Clinic Ave lift to 2nd level.

    RONLAI

  133. I am equally shocked to read about Benson’s health condition.
    Let’s pray to God for Benson to get well soon.
    May God’s blessing be with all of us and especially with Benson now.

    Patrick Yeo

  134. I am so sad to receive this shocking news from Gingko thru sms which I really couldn’t believe it at first. Hope his family is coping it well and miracle will happen to bring him back.

  135. Hi Dolly & Steven

    Is saddened to know that our Benson is in critical condition. If both of you intend to visit him, just go straight to SICU UNIT, you can ask the information counter staff for direction, as Alice and I will be there. For your infor. no visitors are allowed in the SICU unit, in certain cases, only very close family members are allowed.

    Ron n Alice Lai

  136. Does anyone think it’s a good idea to post his ward details on this website? Does anyone think his family especially his grieving wife would like to deal with people whom she does not know at this point of time? I asked that we hold back our desire to see him now. What good will it do to a non-responsive Benson? If miraculously Benson recovered, we will throw him a party at the ward. Otherwise, refrain….

  137. I am stunned, shocked and saddened by this piece of bad news on Benson. He is such a loving guy.

    Let us pray together for a miracle for him to come back to us.

    Lord, please help this kind man to pass thru this obstacle.

  138. I managed to speak to Benson’s daughter today abt 6pm and was told that his condition is not looking good. They are on 24 hrs standby at the hospital. This incident happened on friday. Did not asked any further.

    Lets combined our hands and say prayers for him and his family.

  139. I am greatly SHOCKED and cried by news of Benson when I logged in.

    He is such a healthy and cheerful friend.

    Find it hard to believe this can ever happened.

    Let’s us pray hard for a miracle that he will recover and be out of coma soon.

    Btw, do anyone know which ICU ward is he warded in at SGH ?

    I would like to pay him a visit.

  140. Just came back from a short trip. The first thing I saw when I opened the forum page was this piece of sad news.

    He is such a fun person to be with and I am praying for a miracle to happen for him.

    He promised to be my games organiser for the SHC D&D and I hope that he will keep his promise.

  141. I am shocked!..after posting something, i went to view my comments…& dont believe the sad news :( just last wk we were all happy & joking at talentnite..life is so unpredictable..

    Yes…lets pray for him…God..pls save our dear fren..he such wonderful man,pls let us have him to cheer our hearts…

  143. I was playing mj with some family members so when I got the news from Molly this evening, I literally hv no heart to play on….heizzz.. life is so unpredictable !!
    :(

  148. I was outside and received this bad news from Susan. Shocked and saddened, will wait for further details from Terence. Meanwhile lets pray for him……..Ah Nee.

  151. Yes Terence,
    Let’s all say a prayer for him and his family. His daughter Joanne confirmed that it was massive bleeding in his brain and that there was not much hope.
    All we can do is pray.

  152. just spoke to Lyn ( name not marissa liem),Benson in SGH icu, not conscious and in bad shape. Please not to call Lyn otherwise she overwhelmed with calls. Wait for Terence to follow up on status.
    charles

  153. Dolly,

    Marrisa just reported Benson has a massive stroke and is now in critical condition on life support system at SGH SICU.

    Let’s say a prayer for him and his family.

    Terence Seah

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