Despite the haze, my wife and I made our way to Mount Vernon for the service held at Grace Hall. Some Salvation Army folk were already there - Major Ruth Pascoe (former pastor of William Booth Corps), Janet Ong, Ng Mei Ling and Sze Hian were there too.
We did not go to the crematorium as it was just for the family. We understand Major Pascoe did the committal.
Mrs. Janet Liok was the daughter of the well known C K Tan. When the family moved to Cashew Road, they decided to attend the William Booth Corps (church).She was in poor health, but attended meetings regularly until recent months when her health deteriorated. She was a great supporter to the church.
It was at her request that the William Booth Corps band began to play carols every year at the entrance of Tang Department Store. The Salvation Army also has a kettling stand to raise funds for our social and community work. Every year she would invite the carollers and bandsmen to Christmas dinner at the Marriot Hotel Restaurant.
When I was a young Lieutenant in my early twenties, I was appointed to Malacca Corps (church) Her uncle Rev. C Y Chang and aunt were great supporters of The Salvation Army. I recall going to their shop to collect their monthly donation to the church. Every Chinese New Year Eve I would be their guest for the family reunion dinner.
When we were stationed in London, we were able to make contact with Mr. Chang at that time in his nineties and living with their daughter.
God has blessed us with many good friends in many countries all through the years. What a wonderful day it will be to meet again in Heaven when we see Jesus face to face.
"When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing it will be.
When we all see Jesus and sing the songs of victory."
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