unexpected death of my beloved friend - lionel
after reading CNA reports, i am grieve-stricken. such sad news once again reminds me of the importance of treasuring loved ones around us. never knew when it will be the last time you will ever talk to that someone. he may be breathing now, but no longer in the next minute.

lionel, i know you have lots to say. you have left us now. we will always remember you in our hearts.

Channel News Asia Reports
SINGAPORE : A 24-year-old SAF commando officer died while undergoing training at a swimming pool in Hendon Camp in Changi on Tuesday. A MINDEF statement says Lieutenant (LTA) Lionel Lin Shi Guan encountered difficulties while in the pool. An instructor immediately passed him a float and got him to swim to the edge. But while doing so, LTA Lin went under water.

The commando regular was brought back up by an instructor who was next to him; he was taken to the pool's edge and given immediate medical attention. But LTA Lin began vomiting and passed out. He was then rushed to the camp's medical centre, where doctors tried to resuscitate him before taking him to Changi General Hospital.

LTA Lin was pronounced dead at 5pm, about an hour after the incident occurred. The ministry and SAF have extended their condolences to LTA Lin's family.

Above news report extracted from CNA webpage: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/214795/1/.html