Today saw the passing of a good friend, Cikgu Kamaruzaman bin Joned, whom I have had the pleasure of knowing for the past sixteen years. I know that may not be meaningful compared to others who have known him for more than thirty years or so ever since he started teaching here in Gemas.
A multi-talented man, I have always admired his artistic approach to things especially in the way he decorates his house. Not surprisingly his wife, Cikgu Siti Marzian also shares the same interest. I remember the first time I went to his house (the old single-storey one) I was taken aback at all the brick-a-bracks and knick-knacks that he had in the house, which indeed added to the charm.
The charm continued to develop when he moved into his new house, a colossal three-storey house with a unique roof (a testament to his artistic prowess) I mostly remember one day when he held a prayer in his house, and after that provided dinner for the guests, I was awed at the way he presented the dishes; in hollows on some bamboos decoratively arranged on the buffet table. One would only expect to see that kind of presentation in a hotel, but that was how Cikgu Kamaruzaman was.
To say that he will be missed is an understatement because no amount of words can probably describe the hollow place that he leaves with his passing especially in the hearts of his family. Al-Fatihah and may he rest in peace. Condolence to Cikgu Marzian (or Kak Mar as I call her) and her children; be patient and let us pray that he is placed amongst the pious. Amin.
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