First of all , I would like to thank this man for being a good friend and a teacher of mine . He is 1 man who can tolerate our nonsense in sec 5 . The bond he formed with my class is unbelievable , especially for a man who has barely taught us for a year , we also meet often subsequently , to say the least Gary and I .

When the news of his death came , my mind became a blank . I was totally devastated and overwhelmed as I had wanted to meet him in the coming weeks to catch up with old times . I was wondering how did a man like him just died like that . He is simply a good guy

Students told in testimonials that he is a dedicated teacher who gives tuition even after working hours . We also learned that he is frugal through reading the newspapers which says that he is given 28k by his grandfather to buy a car , instead of doing so he used the money to further his studies . However , with us he splurged $400+ to give the class a treat on the last day of his lesson with us . I can never question his generosity .

It is such a shame he left too soon and to die by drowning is the last thing people would expect of a water sports athlete . No amount of tears will bring him back . We will remember the times we had together and I hope he's enjoyed his time with us too . *We will remember you.

FROM :

http://dissidentlayman.blogspot.com/2007/11/tribute-stephen-loh.html

Remembering our great pal!

Stephen,

i remembered the days when our entire dragonboat team was training... amongst your batch, u were the few who stand out among the rest... really missed those days when we had to do so many push ups, chin ups, runs and circuit training in the gym. I remembered you telling me how bored you were of your job with Chartered before u went into NIE and your plan to study overseas in sports management. TO be frank, i enjoyed talking to you as you are humble and frank. I was shocked to hear about the incident when i was overseas and i could only let my tears flow as i stand at your house... in front of your picture. We have lost a good brother and friend... I will always remember our numerous training days, victory dinners and our chats... always remembering our good brother...

From NTU dragons (graduated 1999)

The families of the five dead dragon boaters have each received $100,000 from two insurance payouts.

They also received a $10,000 condolence payment each from the Singapore Sports Council (SCC).

"All the millions in this world would not bring back my son," said Mr Victor Loh, father of paddler Stephen Loh.

The Lohs had donated the bereavement money to various schools their teacher son had taught at - National Junior College, Maris Stella High School and First Toa Payoh Secondary School.

Donations were also made to the family's church, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Nanyang Technological University where he studied.

Mr Loh, 64, said : "Even in death, my son managed to achieve something as well."

EXTRACTED FROM :

"Dragon Boat Tragedy Inquiry"
page H9
The Straits Times
May 31, 2008 edition

In addition to putting up this mural on the wall leading to the NJC squash courts, the school gave out the Stephen Loh Sports Excellence award to a deserving student at College Day today.

It has been almost half a year, and as my team mate mentioned in an earlier post, we had trained hard, though probably not as hard as he would have pushed us to. Nationals ended last week for the girls, and are drawing to a close for the guys. We didn't manage to meet his aim of getting a third, regretfully. A small part of me thinks that perhaps the outcome would have been different if he had been around, since he would have taught me how to lead the team on; but a larger part of me tells me to believe that deep down, he lives on, and continues to live on in every one of us.

The mural, the award: they are all ways in which the school remembers a great teacher, and I can safely say, one of the best teachers I've met in my life. But even without these, we will still remember, for he has made such an indelible impact on our lives.

This season was probably the toughest in 3 years for me, but I've learnt the most too. Perhaps this is what he meant by saying that competitive sports makes you not just a sportsperson, but a better person in general.

Mr Stephen Loh: our teacher, our mentor, our inspiration, always.


-Squasher (just as how he signed off in his emails to us)

hey mr loh......today was our emaths paper...it was quite ok...hope to ace it. :D next week would be our amaths paper...wish us good luck k? coz amaths would be the killer one. :X o.o hey..didnt noe u was a fan of corrinne may also...based on what ur friend posted...cool... well...shall post next time we get our results for our papers...we shall do our best for amaths next week.

In fond memories of Stephen Loh

dear stephen,how r u? you're a second fren who went away in 3 years. there's a paper coming up, but it's hard to concentrate...your bright smile and tiny eyes keep appearing in my head. it pains me when i saw your name appear in the news and i'm shaken by ppl who are so bloody insensitive and are discussing bout you n your frens deaths in forums...i remember the times when i massaged your bulgy muscles. my hands got all tired and you still wanted more.i remember you laughing at me during exams cos your exams were so freaking easy...i remember the times when both of us went thru a relationship breakup. we were there for each other silently... you intro-ed me to corrine may, and it became my healing album. you asked me to watch corrine may's concert with you, and we went. immersed in her performance, you wiped away a tear. i saw it, and wiped away mine.i remember when i wanted to go vietnam and you copied me and went there before me!i remember... you still owe me a dinner...:( i admire you cos you're so young at heart and passionate. you were so proud when you showed me your SEA medal, and i'm full with regrets now cos i lost my fake "SEA medal" tht u bought for me... :( you always say you're an old man and need to sleep early. the last time we talked online, it was a brief one cos AS USUAL, u wana go n sleep. how i wish you should have stayed a bit longer, so i could spend a bit more time with you...actually, i still don't believe it. for 2 days i have been looking at the news just to confirm, again n again.i'm glad i hav so many fond memories of you. and each one of them are unique and held close to my heart.ps. after thinking through, i decided to make this entry public. so tht anybody who wish to read bout it will know that stephen is REAL,SPECIAL, and not jus some VICTIM OF DRAGONBOAT ACCIDENT.

FROM :

http://ccube.livejournal.com/76975.html

Film on dragon boat tragedy

A 20-MINUTE documentary is being planned on the five national dragon boat paddlers who died when their boat capsized in Cambodia last year.

Water Dragons:5ive is to celebrate the lives and commemorate the passion of Singaporeans Chee Wei Cheng, Reuben Kee, Jeremy Goh, Poh Boon San and Stephen Loh, who died in the Nov 23 tragedy, the film's producer Jaden A. Zander, 33, told Life!.

He is also writing and directing the film.The police officer, who is also an actor and emcee, is working on his maiden film project with Fly Productions, a subsidiary of Fly Entertainment.He said the film will focus on the national dragon boat team, the history behind it and the November tragedy. It will also spotlight dragon boat racing as a safe sport.He said the film is being kept to 20 minutes because of budget concerns.He is now rounding up financing and other assistance from sponsors for the film.

LIFE!
Straits Times
April 25, 2008 edition