Then and Now - Part 7

In this rendition of "Then & Now", we feature three old friends whom I've had the good fortune to meet recently.

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First we have LKF, who was my classmate since Primary 1 or 2 if I'm not mistaken. One of the most steady and friendly chaps I've known, with a ready smile and a helping hand. He's now based in KL, and is running his own business dealing with the chemicals. The "Then" shots came from Pri 6 and Form 3 school photos, while "Now" was at the recent gathering at Bangsar where we met for the first time in three decades.

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Next is CSKG whom I met early this month. I remember him as the Red Cross-er and sportsman. As someone commented in one of the other entries, he looks exactly the same, except for the hair colour. He has been with Shell for a number of years, and is now managing their plant at Port Dickson. The "Then" shots are from the 70's - from school and extra-curricular activities - and the "Now" shot is from our recent catch-up in Singapore.

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Coming right up, we have VK, also another early primary school classmate. I remember him as a very bright chap, always among top of the class. Others apparently remember him as the kid with short, spiky hair :) I met VK again recently after 37 years, as he had left St Joe after Pri 6 to take up a scholarship to continue his studies in Peninsula Malaysia. Today he is a senior executive in a firm investing in renewable energy projects, after a long career in banking. "Then" is from Pri 6 class photo. "Now" is in June 2009.

What wonderful memories ... All looking very good, chaps !

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