Remembering Ah How (Ishi)

Completion and Closure

2007-08-27T23:03:00.000-07:00

Dear Fans and Friends,

Thank you very much for the dedication and love you have shown for Ishi during these difficult past few weeks. We were indeed touched by the many people to stood vigil and took the time to come down to the temple on the 49th day. All in all, we lost count of how many people came down.

We had 300 CDs made for fans and friends and all were snapped up very quickly.

Special thanks to Soul for their presence and help through this difficult time. Also, thanks to those who have helped and contributed to the making of the album. It would not have been possible without the professional treatment made to the raw tracks from Ishi.

We are looking into the possibility of uploading the songs here so please keep posted.

49 Days Later (Special Last Rites)

2007-07-19T19:44:00.000-07:00

Dear Fans and Friends,

August 15th 2007 will mark 49 days of Ah How's passing.

During this day, special rites will be performed where there will be monks chanting for him to see him off to the next life. In line with Buddhist beliefs, your presence, wishes and prayers for him will help to ensure he gets a better beginning.

The family hopes that his fans and friends will all come down on this special day to support him on his last day in transit.

Prayers will begin at approximately 9am and will continue for around 4 hours.

You need not be a Buddhist to attend nor stay the entire duration. Your presence and clarity of heart will aid him towards a better start.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude from the bottom of their hearts to all those who have visited him over the past few days. It has been a difficult period for all of us who knew him as fans or friends. We can only try to imagine what his family has to go through at this point in time.

Ah How has done a lot during his stay here on our mortal plane; creating laughter, sharing his talents, listening and inspiring others and most importantly touching all our hearts with his sincere thoughts and motivations.

Please visit Ah How on this important day.

Thanks.

Note : Food will be available during this special day.

Comments Posting

2007-07-17T07:43:00.001-07:00

Apologies.

I inadvertently left the option for anonymous posting OFF. I've rectified the situation. Please feel free to post to your heart's content.

Thanks.

Thank You

2007-07-04T22:18:00.001-07:00

Dear Friends and Fans,

Ah How's family would like to extend their thanks to all who came down for the 7th day prayer session at the temple yesterday. Your kindness have touched all of us and more so, we are sure, Ah How's spirit.

Thank You.

7th Day Prayer (4th July, Wed 9am)

2007-07-03T05:31:00.000-07:00

Dear Fans and Friends,

4th July 2007 (Wednesday) will mark the 1st week of Ah How's passing.

There will be a prayer session for Ishi commencing at 9am at Man Fatt Lam Temple, 211 Bedok Road, E1-24, there will be monks chanting and praying for him to see him through his new path.

Fans and friends are welcome to join us in this prayer session for Ishi.Prayers will begin at 9am for duration of about 3 hrs.You need not be a Buddhist to attend nor stay through the entire period.

To all of you who have been sending your condolences to the family during this period of time, a heartfelt Thank You. We have been really very touched by all your well-wishes, flowers and concern.

I am sure you have all touched Ishi’s heart in one way or another too.

Family

Wish You Were Here

2007-07-03T00:53:00.000-07:00

Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd)

So, so you think you can tell
Heaven from Hell,
Blue skys from pain.
Can you tell a green field
From a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?

And did they get you to trade
Your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
And did you exchange
A walk on part in the war
For a lead role in a cage?

How I wish, how I wish you were here.
We're just two lost souls
Swimming in a fish bowl,
Year after year,
Running over the same old ground.
What have we found?
The same old fears.

Wish you were here.

More Detailed Instructions Within The Temple

2007-07-01T23:06:00.003-07:00

Hi, I've lately received questions on where exactly to pay your respects.

There are 2 entrances : main entrance via Bedok Road (indicated as 1) AND underground carpark entrance (indicated as 2) via Langgar Bedok Road.

I recommend for ease of locating the special building where Ah How is residing, please take entrance 2.

As you enter the underground carpark to your right, you should see a small building which looks somewhat like a 'cave' (its the red square indicated in the map), you can find his temporary resting place here.

His area will be the one with his pictures, lots of flowers, lights and fast food. You can't miss it.

You may also find him at upstairs where all remains are kept at E1. There is a photo at his area. Please ask any of the monks/ground-keepers there if you are unsure. They will kindly direct you to the right place.

He misses you all and will need your final support to push him through. Please do pray for him.

Thanks.

Ah How's Favourite Foods

2007-07-01T19:15:00.000-07:00

He is a great fan of western food, fast food and japanese food. He absolutely loves them!

Resting Place of Ah How (Ishi)

2007-07-01T19:01:00.000-07:00

Here's a detailed description on how you can help to send him off and pay your respects to our beloved friend Ah How.

His remains have been peacefully laid to rest at 211 Bedok Road (Man Fatt Lam Temple). I've attached a map for your convenience.

The temple has ample parking spaces (underground) if you are driving.

Using public transportation, you may take a train to Tanah Merah MRT. From there, ask the people who works there on the directions to this temple. They should be able to help you. I do not know myself but from fellow friends, its a 5-10 minutes walk from the station.

Please do come down and visit him as we believe that he will go peacefully to his new beginning with your presences and well wishes.

Thank You

Lets Remember Him

2007-07-01T18:56:00.000-07:00

Dear All,

I've created this blogsite to help fans pour in their well-wishes to those who loved Ah How (Ishi).

He is now quietly resting at Man Fatt Lam Temple 211 Bedok Road.

Please do visit and tell him to rest in peace and move on quickly to a new beginning.

If you are reading this, then I think you have been touched in some way by Ah How. He will be most happy to see you send him off this one time.

Thanks.