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Lee died yesterday, in his sleep, and his landlord found him this morning. We don't know what happened but he was found dead in his bed with no apparant foul play - he had his money, phone etc . The British embassy called me using his own phone to tell me this.
His name may not mean much but he was one of my closest friends and a contributor to 440 from the start 'til last month. In fact he was one of everbody's closest friends. Lee wrote one of the first articles on this website four years ago and his last article went up just last month. His next teaching article was about to be posted tomorrow.
In the early days of 440 he posted frequently and funnily as 'Crispen' and in fact made his last post under that name here just a few days ago. Him and me were both 'best men' at the Gov's wedding.
We loved him and we'll miss him dearly. He was just 32 which is far too young to be taken. Most expats in Cambodia find a few enemies. Lee found non as he was loved by everybody that met him - he really was the world's nicest guy. Many expats in Cambodia don't expext to make 'old bones' but 32 is just too young and as Playboy said to me today.....'he was just a kid'......Lee was a young 32.
For those of us that knew Lee this is shocking news. He loved this country and he had found his own niche plus a good job here. He was very happy and settled. His friends will miss him deeply and we will publish a full obituary on the front page next week.
God, I'll miss him.
His name may not mean much but he was one of my closest friends and a contributor to 440 from the start 'til last month. In fact he was one of everbody's closest friends. Lee wrote one of the first articles on this website four years ago and his last article went up just last month. His next teaching article was about to be posted tomorrow.
In the early days of 440 he posted frequently and funnily as 'Crispen' and in fact made his last post under that name here just a few days ago. Him and me were both 'best men' at the Gov's wedding.
We loved him and we'll miss him dearly. He was just 32 which is far too young to be taken. Most expats in Cambodia find a few enemies. Lee found non as he was loved by everybody that met him - he really was the world's nicest guy. Many expats in Cambodia don't expext to make 'old bones' but 32 is just too young and as Playboy said to me today.....'he was just a kid'......Lee was a young 32.
For those of us that knew Lee this is shocking news. He loved this country and he had found his own niche plus a good job here. He was very happy and settled. His friends will miss him deeply and we will publish a full obituary on the front page next week.
God, I'll miss him.
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I heard this terrible news earlier today and I'm not sure what to say.
I guess KIR eloquently states what probably all people who knew Lee would feel. He was liked by all, and loathed by none.
When I arrived in Battambang in early 2003 he was one of the first people I met. I had only been in Cambodia for a week or so and Lee was both friendly and helpful in showing me the ropes. He even found me my first translator! We became good friends and spent many evenings chatting in the Balcony Bar and World Cafe or driving around Battambang's beautiful countryside. in 2004 he headed down to Phnom Penh and found a job that I believe he truly loved.
While in Battambang Lee seemed unsure of what he wanted to do. I remember chatting to him about a job opportunity he was interested in pursuing working as an English teacher for oil workers in Mongolia. "Six months at a time working with huge Mongolians, it'll be far out man!" he said.Typical of his enthusiasm. When I headed down to Phnom Penh we'd catch up and he introduced me to a number of his mates. He was the sort of guy who didn't give a toss where you came from.
What I noticed about him from 2004-2006 was that he seemed really content. As KIR said, he loved Cambodia and he loved its quirks and idicincracies. He also loved his job, ironically for someone who never seemed that bothered about having kids, he loved teaching them. Furthermore, his students seemed to have respected him and appreciated him. A few months back I was visiting a class of apsara dancers and one of the students was wearing the tshirt of the school where Lee taught. I asked here if she knew Mr Lee. Her face beamed "He's my teacher, and he's the best!" she said.
He died far too young. I don't think there is any consolation at all with this. However, we did have a chat once. He was asking advice about saving money. We had a long chat about it and he basically said that he didn't really want to get old anyway, he'd much rather burn bright than fade away. He left a big impression and in the mind of his friends, he won't fade away.
Rest in peace Lee, you'll be missed.
Vox
I guess KIR eloquently states what probably all people who knew Lee would feel. He was liked by all, and loathed by none.
When I arrived in Battambang in early 2003 he was one of the first people I met. I had only been in Cambodia for a week or so and Lee was both friendly and helpful in showing me the ropes. He even found me my first translator! We became good friends and spent many evenings chatting in the Balcony Bar and World Cafe or driving around Battambang's beautiful countryside. in 2004 he headed down to Phnom Penh and found a job that I believe he truly loved.
While in Battambang Lee seemed unsure of what he wanted to do. I remember chatting to him about a job opportunity he was interested in pursuing working as an English teacher for oil workers in Mongolia. "Six months at a time working with huge Mongolians, it'll be far out man!" he said.Typical of his enthusiasm. When I headed down to Phnom Penh we'd catch up and he introduced me to a number of his mates. He was the sort of guy who didn't give a toss where you came from.
What I noticed about him from 2004-2006 was that he seemed really content. As KIR said, he loved Cambodia and he loved its quirks and idicincracies. He also loved his job, ironically for someone who never seemed that bothered about having kids, he loved teaching them. Furthermore, his students seemed to have respected him and appreciated him. A few months back I was visiting a class of apsara dancers and one of the students was wearing the tshirt of the school where Lee taught. I asked here if she knew Mr Lee. Her face beamed "He's my teacher, and he's the best!" she said.
He died far too young. I don't think there is any consolation at all with this. However, we did have a chat once. He was asking advice about saving money. We had a long chat about it and he basically said that he didn't really want to get old anyway, he'd much rather burn bright than fade away. He left a big impression and in the mind of his friends, he won't fade away.
Rest in peace Lee, you'll be missed.
Vox
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I still have no idea what to say.
He was one of the first people I met when I moved to Cambodia and hardly knew anyone.
Although I had been in touch with him by PMs and Email (via 440) before I moved out here.
I first met him in person at a 440 drinks session organised by Emily (who often used to organise these things) I then meet him several more times at Shane’s parties, or at Barry’s bar or just generally around town.
I can not think of one single person who ever, at any time, had a bad word to say about him; in fact, often just the mention of his name made people smile.
He was a friend, he was fun, he was far too young to be taken.
He was one of the first people I met when I moved to Cambodia and hardly knew anyone.
Although I had been in touch with him by PMs and Email (via 440) before I moved out here.
I first met him in person at a 440 drinks session organised by Emily (who often used to organise these things) I then meet him several more times at Shane’s parties, or at Barry’s bar or just generally around town.
I can not think of one single person who ever, at any time, had a bad word to say about him; in fact, often just the mention of his name made people smile.
He was a friend, he was fun, he was far too young to be taken.
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Living in Cambodia you get to know a lot of "acquaintances", people that visit the same places or are friends of your friends. If you're lucky, the best of these people become your friends.
I only knew Lee because of other friends. Anytime and everywhere I saw him, he was the most interesting person in the place to be around.
Sure he was funny, and entertaining, but more than anything he just exuded that force of being a truly good person.
I remember his great sense of humour and warmness. In my telephone address book he was called Leliable Lee, cos he told me I could always rely on him for anything... and his name didnt name rhyme with Reliable.
It's always sad when someone dies so young, especially when its a person who gives out such warmth.
To KIR, Gov, Playboy, and all his other close friends, I'm really, really sorry that you've lost such a great mate. I know you'll be really sad, but you should also be grateful that you were closer to him and spent time getting to know and love him better than the rest of us. I know you'll only remember him fondly.
What Vox said really rings true when Lee said he'd rather burn bright young. He certainly brought a light to my day every time we met. Its a characteristic that I aspire to have myself and a gift of his worth that's worth remembering.
Rest in peace Lee.
I only knew Lee because of other friends. Anytime and everywhere I saw him, he was the most interesting person in the place to be around.
Sure he was funny, and entertaining, but more than anything he just exuded that force of being a truly good person.
I remember his great sense of humour and warmness. In my telephone address book he was called Leliable Lee, cos he told me I could always rely on him for anything... and his name didnt name rhyme with Reliable.
It's always sad when someone dies so young, especially when its a person who gives out such warmth.
To KIR, Gov, Playboy, and all his other close friends, I'm really, really sorry that you've lost such a great mate. I know you'll be really sad, but you should also be grateful that you were closer to him and spent time getting to know and love him better than the rest of us. I know you'll only remember him fondly.
What Vox said really rings true when Lee said he'd rather burn bright young. He certainly brought a light to my day every time we met. Its a characteristic that I aspire to have myself and a gift of his worth that's worth remembering.
Rest in peace Lee.
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