I attended the funeral mass of Bernard Then at St Francis Xavier Church at Petaling Jaya today..
I am glad that a few elected reps like Stephen Wong (Sandakan), Jimmy Wong (KK), Steven Sim (Bukit Mertajam), Kasthuri Patto (Batu Kawan), Hannah Yeoh (Subang Jaya) and other colleagues made time to attend the mass, because our presence is a statement against terror attack of Abu Sayaff terrorist group, as well as a show of concern and solidarity with the family members of Bernard Then.
I was unable to recite certain prayer and sing certain hymns during the mass as I was very sorrowful. I felt more sad when I saw Bernard’s father and wife crying when they walked out of the sanctuary.
I prayed that Bernard will rest in peace with the Almighty God in heaven. I also prayed for God’s love, peace and comfort to come upon all his family members. May God’s light dispel the terrorist darkness out of Sabah and our country, Malaysia.
