For those of you who knew Lily Duong AKA Lily Tran, knew what a wonderful woman she was becoming. Unfortunately, she became involved with a man who's character was to cost Lily her life. Lily was in the wrong place at the wrong time, with the wrong guy and took a bullet, which was intended for him. He robbed the world of Lily's smile... Lily's softness... and Lily's future...
The last time I saw Lily alive was about a week, maybe two weeks before she died. I went to Joey Tomatoes one Saturday afternoon and a bartender told me that Lily was out on the patio. I went out to say hi and met the new boyfriend. We chatted for a few minutes and I went back in, sent drinks out to them and resumed other thoughts... I was on the phone when Lily was leaving. She tapped me on the shoulder to say thanks for the drinks and bye... I waved back unaware that it would be the last time I would see her alive... That sucks...
Lily and I were not the best of friends. We knew each other and always had a nice conversation when we crossed paths... Like in The Bank night club shortly after it opened. She was like a little buddy to me and probably me to her too. When she was working at the Moose Factory on the Calgary Trail, I took my girlfriend (Amy) there for Mother's Day and introduced Lily and Amy. That was the depth or the intimacy between us. Nothing deep, but always posative.
Having been in Real Estate many years ago, I discussed with Lily the idea for her going into Real Estate... I knew that she would do well in that field as she had a genuine love for people. To be successful in any sales job, one must have a feel for the people they're dealing with... Lily had an abundance of that... You could see it in her demeanor and her smile...
...Well... That's gone now... The world misses you Lily... Rest in peace... |
