Mood: ....Listening To: Joe Satriani - Ten WordsI switched on my MSN today, and I received an email from my former facilitator and friend from church, entitled "Prayers for Anthony".
I thought he got promoted or something nice happened to him. But then again, the email wrote:
"
Was just told by Jefrey that Anthony, who used to play the bass for YP, has passed away – knocked down in a car accident. While waiting for confirmation of this news, please pray for him/his soul.
Best regards
Catherine
Wait on the Lord; be of good courage
and He will strengthen your heart
Psalm 27:14"
Back in 2004, I played with Anthony, who was a very good bassist, and was slightly motivated by him to continue my musical studies because of him. Also, he was the only rebellious musician in the praise and worship group that we were in. Until I joined, he had someone to rebel with when it comes to playing music - until the point that we received several complaints from the parish priest himself. Not once, but several times too.
He was also a schoolmate of Kelvyn Yeang, but more to a senior. He didn't really know Kelvyn Yeang back then, but all he knew was that during that point, it was the time where a lot of people doubted Kelvyn would get to the stage where he would be today.
Of course, playing musical instrument is not about practice, but it's about practising with a band. This praise and worship group that I was in was one of those critical points that improved me on my guitar "career".
He left for his job in KL somewhere in 2005 and things weren't the same. After he left, things weren't the same anymore. I left soon after that due to studies.
I'm still shocked that I received this email regarding this tragic news.. He was like a brother to me back when he was in Penang..
Rest In Peace, Anthony "The Bassman" Issac.
The farewell dinner we had for him before he left in 2004 ..
Sigh. May God bless your soul up there..............
