Old Friend, Jayaraj, Passed Away Today

While lounging at home this morning, I received a message from Ramli,"Not confirmed but I heard Jayaraj passed away this morning". Ramli said he will check with another friend, Hanapiah, whose daughter works at IJN. True enough, Jayaraj had passed away.
Jayaraj had been warded for over one month due to complications in his heart and liver. I had visited him last month but he was in a state of comma.
Today, Jayaraj has left us forever.
A few years back, a few of us visited Jaya at Sitiawan when he broke his leg. I was suppose to car-pool but I drove by myself instead. Jaya and wife's hospitality were great. My visit was cut short due to my father-in-law's passing. Jaya said it was fated that I drove my own car. Otherwise, I have to ride a taxi back to KL.
I was on medical leave today with a strange feeling. Perhaps, it was fated that because of my medical leave, I could see my friend and bade Jayaraj the final goodbye.

 

Late Jayaraj (fourth from left), beside me.

Myself with Late Jayaraj (acting manja-manja).