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" ℎ ℎ ." – Raymond Khoo, founder of charity "The Saturday Movement"
Father and son had only each other.
They spent all their time together. They were essentially inseparable.
His father was the only loved one he had.
About two to three years ago, the single father and his son moved into a unit on the 16th floor at Block 55 Lengkok Bahru.
A new place. A new start. A new community.
On July 20, 2026, a son, in his 20s, grieves.
That afternoon, his father, Thiyagarajan, 59, and Ng Swee Seng, also 59, were having a heated argument.
It was not the first time. Neighbours shouted from afar to try to intervene.
The dispute ended tragically. In that instant, there were no more bellowing shouts. Only silence. Death stalks a corridor.
Thiyagarajan collapsed after being fatally stabbed.
His son, who has mild autism, was at the scene. He saw his father gradually fade away.
It was a terrifying and haunting experience.
A son saw his father breathe his last. He could no longer speak. He could no longer accompany him.
He was emotionally distraught, naturally so.
He refused to return home and is presently staying temporarily with a friend of his late father.
"I think what is most important, at this point in time, as much as possible, is to try to give him that emotional and psychological closure as much as we can.”
Home was where he and his father made the best memories. It was their sanctuary from the world.
It was also the site of his father's death.
Emotionally, a son might never be able to return home.
Shortly after Thiyagarajan and his son moved into their flat at Lengkok Bahru, a community and its leaders began to render financial assistance to the pair.
To make ends meet, he would help a neighbour, with mobility issues, with her daily chores for a small fee.
By all accounts, Thiyagarajan was a kind, chatty and friendly man who, though he had little, was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
His son was obedient and did not give his neighbours any issues.
Life was not easy for Thiyagarajan.
He was often seen drinking alone at the coffeeshop below, but he was never a nuisance to his neighbours.
On July 20, 2026, a community grieves.
Two days later, led by their Member of Parliament, Eric Chua, the community and their religious leaders came together on a balmy evening.
To remember a friend and a neighbour.
To pray for him and offer their deepest condolences.
It was an act of grace, peace, unity, love and healing.
A community rallied behind a vulnerable family.
Many were in sorrow and had tears in their eyes. Grief-stricken, they stared blankly ahead, concerned about the future of a young man in his 20s, orphaned by a tragedy.
They said a silent prayer for Thiyagarajan. They wished him the best on his way to the next life.
In the aftermath, the community will continue to stand together to befriend and render support to Thiyagarajan’s only son.
On July 20, 2026, a son found himself lost, haunted by darkness. An act of brutality robbed him of his beloved father.
Papa was no more.
However, in the days and months ahead, he will not be alone.
He lost a father but gained a community.
Rest in peace, Thiyagarajan. You can be assured that your beloved son will be well taken care of.
: Eric Chua/FB
" ℎ ℎ ." – Raymond Khoo, founder of charity "The Saturday Movement"
Father and son had only each other.
They spent all their time together. They were essentially inseparable.
His father was the only loved one he had.
About two to three years ago, the single father and his son moved into a unit on the 16th floor at Block 55 Lengkok Bahru.
A new place. A new start. A new community.
On July 20, 2026, a son, in his 20s, grieves.
That afternoon, his father, Thiyagarajan, 59, and Ng Swee Seng, also 59, were having a heated argument.
It was not the first time. Neighbours shouted from afar to try to intervene.
The dispute ended tragically. In that instant, there were no more bellowing shouts. Only silence. Death stalks a corridor.
Thiyagarajan collapsed after being fatally stabbed.
His son, who has mild autism, was at the scene. He saw his father gradually fade away.
It was a terrifying and haunting experience.
A son saw his father breathe his last. He could no longer speak. He could no longer accompany him.
He was emotionally distraught, naturally so.
He refused to return home and is presently staying temporarily with a friend of his late father.
"I think what is most important, at this point in time, as much as possible, is to try to give him that emotional and psychological closure as much as we can.”
Home was where he and his father made the best memories. It was their sanctuary from the world.
It was also the site of his father's death.
Emotionally, a son might never be able to return home.
Shortly after Thiyagarajan and his son moved into their flat at Lengkok Bahru, a community and its leaders began to render financial assistance to the pair.
To make ends meet, he would help a neighbour, with mobility issues, with her daily chores for a small fee.
By all accounts, Thiyagarajan was a kind, chatty and friendly man who, though he had little, was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.
His son was obedient and did not give his neighbours any issues.
Life was not easy for Thiyagarajan.
He was often seen drinking alone at the coffeeshop below, but he was never a nuisance to his neighbours.
On July 20, 2026, a community grieves.
Two days later, led by their Member of Parliament, Eric Chua, the community and their religious leaders came together on a balmy evening.
To remember a friend and a neighbour.
To pray for him and offer their deepest condolences.
It was an act of grace, peace, unity, love and healing.
A community rallied behind a vulnerable family.
Many were in sorrow and had tears in their eyes. Grief-stricken, they stared blankly ahead, concerned about the future of a young man in his 20s, orphaned by a tragedy.
They said a silent prayer for Thiyagarajan. They wished him the best on his way to the next life.
In the aftermath, the community will continue to stand together to befriend and render support to Thiyagarajan’s only son.
On July 20, 2026, a son found himself lost, haunted by darkness. An act of brutality robbed him of his beloved father.
Papa was no more.
However, in the days and months ahead, he will not be alone.
He lost a father but gained a community.
Rest in peace, Thiyagarajan. You can be assured that your beloved son will be well taken care of.
: Eric Chua/FB
