Merry Christmas

Good Morning Stephen, Wishing you Merry Christmas.

Abby

I know it's too late but I just want to say that I'll miss seeing him at the Kallang river.

ST PHOTO: LIM WUI LIANG

From The Straits Times Photo Gallery :

http://www.straitstimes.com/gallery/Latest+News/Singapore/STIStory_180546.html

Mr Stephen Loh (front row, second from left) on a class outing with his Secondary 5 students while he was a trainee teacher at First Toa Payoh Secondary in 2005. -- PHOTO: COURTESY OF PNG WEI SIONG

From The Straits Times Photo Gallery :

http://www.straitstimes.com/gallery/Latest+News/Singapore/STIStory_180546.html

National Junior College's online "News Article" :

Stephen Loh - A Tribute

26th Nov 07

Stephen was a promising teacher who, in the course of these six months with us, had given of himself to his students and his work. He inspired and encouraged the squash and track and field members and put in place an innovative physical conditioning module to help them peak in performance. He showed initiative when he was involved in organising our Games Day as well as YLTC in October and November respectively. He conceptualised a new leadership module that helped his students relate the experiences encountered during the YLTC back to the College’s leadership values. His diligence, foresight and enthusiasm revealed his love for all that he did.

Stephen found meaning in teaching and in sports. His students will always remember him as a caring mentor and a dedicated teacher who went out of his way and gave of his time to his students. He helped them see the possibilities in and for themselves and inspired them to pursue their interests with passion.

As a colleague, Stephen went the extra mile to lend a helping hand. He never took anyone for granted and his colleagues always had a wonderful experience working with him.

Stephen will be dearly missed by staff and students of the College.

* For staff, students and parents, you may refer to site on KM specially set up on Mr Loh.

Written By: NJC ,
College

FROM :

http://www.njc.edu.sg/index.php?option=news&task=article&id=97

NTUlink - Issue February 2006.

Salute...

Mr Loh,

老天真不公平。。。

天下无不散之宴席,
眼见一位善良的人在那种情况之下一是隔绝，我不禁流下悲伤的眼泪。
有一个开始，就一定有一个过程，接着有一个结尾。
天若有情天易老，为何对此人这么不公平呢？
好人就不能长命百岁吗
好人就不能有好报，不能过好日子吗？
有一个开始，却没有过程就来一个结尾？
老天真不公平。。。

I still remember the day I first saw you introducing yourself as a trainee PE teacher in our school. I even laughed at you, calling you a "boxing kangaroo". Despite knowing just your name I know that you are a kind and gracious guy who simply cast those remarks aside and make changes to please those around you. I, myself, feel guilty and really salute you for being so forgiving.

From,
Student of yours who purposely ignored your instructions during PE lessons in MSHS.

I can close my eyes to reality, but not to memories

It was difficult to accept the reality that you have left.

Though it has been a good six or seven years since I recalled last training with you, the memories still remain.

You were a source of inspiration; with your resilient strength and silent confidence, you made light of the tough trainings. I remembered most about your smile - it never fails to lighten up the mood in the boat however rough the going got.

I will miss seeing you at Kallang.

Haikang
London

Stephen to Stephen

Stephen Loh,

During that meeting, I asked you your name and you said "Stephen". You pronounced it as "steFan" instead of the common "steVen". I said I was "Stephen", too, pronouncing it the same way, delighted by the coincidence.

You were somebody many leagues above me, and I was a nobody, many leagues below you. I am sure you knew that, but you did not mind.

As you did to others in other ways, you changed my life in just one memorable chance meeting. I experienced "euphoria" and "exhilaration" beyond their dictionary definitions. Now I am experiencing "heartache", "heart-wrenching" and "ruptured aorta", also beyond their dictionary definitions.

You are still changing my life. Thanks. Stephen Ho.