A Tribute to the Late Bernard Khoo aka Zorro Unmasked.
I
have on the sidebar of my blog, the blogsite of Zorro Unmasked. Zorro or Uncle
Bernard Khoo passed away on the 4th of April. He died after a courageous
and stoic battle against cancer. I received a message from a fellow Blogger
named Mat Salo informing me of the sad news.
As
a mark of respect, his blogsite shall remain on the sidebar of my blog for a
very long time. In my opinion, his family members should not delete his
blogsite. It will serve as a reminder to us of his undying cause.
On
the masthead of his blog, is emblazoned the caption of his campaign for me to
be on DAP CEC. I am eternally grateful for his support. That is an indication
of his personal conviction in what I am doing. He does not know that I have not
served the required time as a member that qualifies me to stand as a candidate
for the CEC. His support will be cherished forever.
I
met Zorro personally a few years back. He is a tall dignified man the qualities
that failed to be obscured by his way of everyday dressing. We have not met
before but he quickly warmed up to me. We gave each other a hug. That’s how
Zorro is. He is immediately trusting as a friend reminding us that the basis of
friendship is trust.
He
was already a big name in blogosphere and was among the early public spirited
individuals who chose to write on the internet. As a result, the world of Malaysian
blogosphere got richer.
Zorro
has been unstinting and consistent in his social critiques. He is motivated
primarily by the cause in pursuit of truth. That cause transcends colour, creed
and race. By adopting that universal stance, Zorro has been able to attract many
adherents and like-minded individuals to his cause.
I
am privileged to be associated with him. Rest in Peace, Uncle Zorro. Adieu and
Farewell.
4 comments:
Dato,you are correct.Bernie stands many times higher,pricipled with dignity and pride that many of our leaders and politicians from BN and PR cannot compare to him.He is up there laughing at us always 'quarreling babbons' arguing and quarreling over trivial matters,forgotting the very important and urgent ones.May he have a good life at eternity.
YB, while Zorro has won wide admiration, you are equally among the legends for courageously going against the flow.
Better to tell you now than when you can't hear the words you deserved.
You choose to follow your conscience and have spoken loudly and clearly.
Your battle is as much as mine.
Dato Sak, Zorro aka Uncle Bernard Khoo was one of the many arrested while demonstrating in front of the State Secretariat Building in Ipoh after the Perak State coup d'état... That was 2009... I have never met him but has been an ardent fan of his blog and his work with the likes of Dato Din Merican and Harris Ibrahim etc fighting for Saya Anak Bangsa Malaysia. To me, Zorro shall always remind us as a Malaysian who fought for a better Malaysia for everyone and we should honour him by remembering him for that. RIP Uncle Zorro.
Dato,
Kalau tidak di maklumkan di sini mengenai blogger Zorro meninggalkan kita,takkan saya tahu. Pernah juga bertandang di blog beliau. He is a truly malaysian.Takziah buat keluarga Tuan Zorro.
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