Thomas Tribute Trip

In Memory of Thomas Yong

1959 - 2009

There are legends who walked the face of the earth,

you were one of those aquatically, for whom you were worth.

Hovering amidst the oceans so blue & so deep,

experience, compassion and endless fun you instilled in each trip.

Of the sea's critters, pelagics & wrecks to explore,

you entertained us with your stories galore.

May the legacy of your adventures be continued to be told,

about the SMB of 6-feet and fin markings so bold.

A dream that you left behind will not be forgotten our friend,

as it shall live on, across blue seas and soft sand.

Scripted here is your name, we tribute to you above

bless us dear brother with safe dives and much love.

We've just returned from our liveaboard trip to put up a memorial for Thomas. We found a beautiful, peaceful location for the memorial, surrounded by fish, bumphead parrotfishes and turtles to lay Thomas to rest. May he forever dive his favourite dive site.

Here are some videos of the process in bringing the memorial down to rest.

Big thanks to Wen for making the memorial and for the beautiful poem engraved he wrote for the memorial. To Terence and Alvin for the heavy lifting, Eugenia, Kenneth, James and Pam for the videos and photos.

Thanks also to the Yong family for attending and allowing us to do this for Thomas, could not have happened without their blessing.

Thanks to all who attended and helped with making the trip happen, and thanks to Friendly Waters for assisting with the travel and accommodations.