During the wake services, we gave an account of how Uncle Ronnie passed away. This was to bring closure to his family and comfort to us who have lost a very dear loved one and brother.......

During our regional prayer meeting on 25 Mar 09, Bro John felt led to ask Ronnie to share a testimony that he had heard from him prior. The first part of the testimony was very typical of Ronnie's ministry; a brother has asked him to minister to his father who was in coma in hospital. When Ronnie arrived at the hospital, the man woke up from his coma giving Ronnie a chance to share Christ and lead him in the sinner's prayer. Shortly after, the man went home to be with the Lord. Ronnie has always jokingly mentioned that in his ministry, there is no need for follow-up nor is there backsliding - he gets people saved and most goes back to the Lord immediately : ) The second part of his testimony was on God's goodness on his family. Coming from a large family, he has 14 siblings. How through Ronnie, the Lord brought salvation to his brothers and sisters especially before some of them passed on to be with the Lord. He concluded that it was his heart's desire to see and believe for the remaining siblings to be saved.

Shortly returning to his usual seat, we heard a loud grasp for air from Ronnie before he collapsed (about 2040H). CPR was administered to him within 5 minutes till the ambulance arrived almost 20 to 25 minutes later. During this time, the congregation interceded. Some medic from Jalan Besar Stadium assisted but to no avail. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

After thought................
Ronnie has always confided with his close friends that if he has to die, he wants to do it in the house and presence of the Lord, and, after sharing a testimony to glorify God. He also wants it to be quick and painless. From our observation, Ronnie never recovered after he breathed his last breath. It was indeed quick and painless. He died in the house of the Lord amongst dear brothers and sisters-in-Christ. Although we are saddened, we felt it was time for this faithful servant to return to the Lord. Ronnie has a heart condition and has been unwell for the past months. Only God knows when is the best time.......

Hian Koon