I do not profess that I know Arokia as well as those who had worked with him, nor am I closely associated with him in friendship. But I do know that he is one who will always value my friendship, or anyone for that matter, whether you're close to him or not. Being close is not a prerequisite to being good friends, that I know of him.
He is a great teacher and had always dedicated his time and effort to guide the young in their spiritual journey during the Sunday Classes. I know him for years ever since I became the parishioner of Good Shepherd Church, Setapak, KL. Well, actually, I got acquainted with him through my wife who is also a Catechism teacher. Now, that acquaintance has ended when he passed on last Wednesday (3-June-2009) after a heart surgery.
Mostly I know him through my wife, who spoke about him ocassionally. She admires him for his commitment to the Catechetical Ministry, for his unwavering belief in the Catholic Church but most of all, for his humility. He loves his family, and is proud of his children.
Now that we will never cross path again I shall cherish his friendship and gentleness, and will always remember a strong yet humble man once befriended me.
R.I.P. Arokia
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