Jose Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Last Wednesday afternoon, Dr Pong took her own life. She was in her late 20's. To those of us who've had the blessing of knowing our friend, it would be difficult to find the words to describe this kind, smiling, softly-spoken soul. Dr Pong's lies in state at Thongsala's Wat Rad. Her body will be cremated on Tuesday 6pm. Rest In Peace, my good friend - you will be missed by many souls on this island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridge Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Terribly terribly sad. My condolences to her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Last Wednesday afternoon, Dr Pong took her own life. She was in her late 20's.To those of us who've had the blessing of knowing our friend, it would be difficult to find the words to describe this kind, smiling, softly-spoken soul. Dr Pong's lies in state at Thongsala's Wat Rad. Her body will be cremated on Tuesday 6pm. Rest In Peace, my good friend - you will be missed by many souls on this island. it is so sad, Phong had so many friend's? Why did you not talk? We are shocked! Go in peace! Our thought's are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiud Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I just was there 2/3 days ago, she took care very well to one of my cats with broken pelvis. Just seems to me she was not so happy, never smiling like before. It's an incredible, terrible news. I'm so sorry. May she stay in peace now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Dr Pong's funeral ceremony starts tonight (7pm Saturday) at Thongsala's Wat Rad, and will go on for three days until the cremation on Tuesday. All friends of this beautiful soul are encouraged to bid her farewell. (Wedding day with husband, 4th June 2009) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 So sad... Rest In Peace Pong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHJ Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 she commited a suicide or has been killed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nod Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 How very very sad. So sorry to hear about this even though I did not know this helper of our four legged friends. Condolences to all that knew and cared for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 she commited a suicide or has been killed? From jose's post: Last Wednesday afternoon, Dr Pong took her own life. She was in her late 20's. May she rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHJ Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 oops my bad, very sad indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 may she RIP but i do hope the Police do a full investigationinto this , as she has only just been married 4 months, has a good job, and then this....... i dont wish to start anything, but to me , something doesnt seem right here . Boater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfe Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 that is terribly sad may she rest in peace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 It is ironic in a very sad way, that someone who has saved so many lives could not save her own. A big thank you from the heart, for all the kind condolences. RIP Phong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seville Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 How is her husband holding up? They just got married. She was really so young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 That is so sad, she was invaluable in helping us with our dog, very generous with her time and help to all those with animals in need. My condolences to her loved ones. She will be greatly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concerned Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 How terribly terribly sad. I am always so dreadfully sorry to hear news like this. Sincerest condolences to all concerned. I'm sure she will be greatly missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiDude Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Let her passing be a lesson for all of us. We all need friends, compassion, someone to talk to, someone to share our deepest darkest secrets. She definitely went the wrong way - with heart that looks after homeless, sick, frustrated and beaten dogs and cats. Why are we so busy with our meaningless lives that we can't take care of each other. Rest in piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted October 4, 2009 Author Share Posted October 4, 2009 Dr Phong's life has been a truly meaningful one - saving lives would clearly rank high on any list of high purpose. The happiness that flowed to others from her compassionate actions often went unnoticed, but it has made a difference to our lives whether we notice it or not. If we take good care of our mind and heart, the result is often a good balance and connection to others. Unfortunately self-care was not a priority for our dear friend. Tonight's ceremony for Dr Phong at Thongsala's Wat Rad went some way to help heal the tremendous hurt from this tragic loss to our small island community. Anyone feeling this heavy loss is most welcome to be part of the last ceremony today (Monday) 7pm. The cremation will now be on Tuesday at 1pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cattleya Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I'm so terribly sad and have been depressed since I heard about this news. Without her help my dog would have been death. Rest in peace, my dear Dr.Pong. :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyb Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 (edited) This is very sad news indeed. I cannot begin to imagine why/how this has happened. Dear phong Whilst it is evident you are gone from this world, May your journey to a further place be a happy and uneventful one, When you reach your journeys end just say i am Phong, You will surely be recognised for the saint that you are. RIP Edited October 5, 2009 by cyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyb Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Hope it is ok in bumping this up, Do not want it to be lost in the archives. Not yet anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted October 5, 2009 Author Share Posted October 5, 2009 Thank you all again, for the kind words. Many of Phong's true friends have come forward in the past few days with anecdotes of her kind and selfless life. Somehow, these stories help with the heavy grief. Unfortunately, nobody (except her husband) seemed aware of the sadness buried deep inside Phong's heart. Koh Pha-Ngan is a much poorer place now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiud Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygourmet Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Nice one angiud... She would have love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I had the chance to meet her brother (from BKK) today, and I made a pictures in the temple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laisze Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Very sad for someone who was so beautiful and young... My heart goes to all her loved ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted October 17, 2009 Author Share Posted October 17, 2009 Dr Yo (good friend of Dr Phong) has now re-opened her veterinary clinic. Please pass the good news on to any neighbouring pet owners here in Koh Pha-Ngan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Thank you for the update, Jose. Good news Koh Phangan will continue to have a veterinarian. I hope Dr Phong's family can find some peace through all this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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