(Picture: Taken on the 25th May of 2009 during the "UB-Iban Karaoke Singing Competition" shows from the left the Writer, MF's brother in-law and guitarist/musician Jimmy Geres and the late Reynolds Gregory AKA Elrey striking a pose)
Farewell and Rest in Peace, Elrey! He left us on the 23rd Jan. 2010, at a “young” age of 58!
Popularly known as Elrey amongst thousands of Elvis’ fans than by the name Reynolds Gregory, he is one of those local lads who impersonated Elvis “The King” Presley.
If only Elvis were alive today, I’m sure he would be very proud to be associated with them and their singing act.
Oh! How I just love that hair style ….. Even today it still stands out even when you’re in a crowd!
The last time I met Elrey was attending the “UB-Iban Karaoke Singing Competition” held at Kuching’s Dewan Suarah, sometime towards end May of 2009!
And that was where I took this picture. I didn’t know this would be the last time though he showed some signs of aging.
During my younger days some 20-25 years ago, we used to hang around together though he is much older.
Our parents used to drop by their house in Tabuan Dayak way back in the 70s.
And of course, till today I still have many kinfolks staying in the area.
Those days it’s more of a kampung (village) atmosphere but not anymore, due to the huge housing development brought to the area.
These days, we don’t get many people still clamoring for Elvis and his music, but that Name will surely live forever through his music.
That’s how music made an impact in our lives.
And music definitely cut across all language barriers and creed!
To Elrey’s immediate family members, we extend our Condolence and Deepest Sympathy on his recent passing.
After all, this is just a beginning of our Eternal Life as promised by Christ Jesus when He came more than 2000 years ago.
May our Lord accept him into His Kingdom, in Jesus’ name,
Amen.
Author: Stephen Dass AKA Merekah Fajar
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