Eulogy of Jonathan by Jia En (Boss from Charlotte Grace Cakeshop)

Jon ah Jon. Jon Jon Randomly as I walk pass ur work station.

Hi Jon! East coast or Queens town? Usual morning greetings.

Today. Everything has changed. Our lives paused that very day you left. Work continues. Orders still get done. But the chiller shelf is empty. Nothing is gonna be the same.

When you first joined us.. We were worried that you wouldn't fit in with all the girls here. But you warmed up quickly to us. You taught us Corrected our grammar You Joked with us You danced with us Annoyed us which was most of the time.

We were looking forward to spending many many years more with you.

As a boss, I was stingy with my compliments to you because whenever I did compliment you. You would show this cocky face that I honestly couldn't handle.

As a friend, I hardly expressed my thanks and love to you because you would also give the same cocky face I cannot handle.

Today.. I wish I could see that cocky face once more and give you a big hug and tell you thank you Jon. I love you.

You were always proud of the cake shop that you worked at. Even though we are just a small cakeshop that none knows of. You were not ashamed to invite ur friends over or tell people about us.

Your friends soon became our friends too. Your family became ours too! When we were rushing huge orders at the shop. Just a call and your family came down to help in a heartbeat. I hope that everyone of you who has been to our shop and shared memories with us... please don't stop coming just because jons not around.. we promise we will learn hard and learn French and recreate the recipes he has in his drawer. We hope to do him proud. He was always a good teacher. It is a regret we weren't good students. We took it for granted he'd always be around.

Our shop was closed on Sundays.
When we moved to our new place. I contemplated and was tempted to open on Sundays. But Jon disagreed. Strongly disagreed. Sunday was to be kept for God. It was also because of Jon that we started attending church regularly again. He was definitely a shining light for God until the very end.

Jon told us about his life. Everyday he would tell us bits and pieces here and there. Seeing everyone here at his finale is like piecing together the puzzle he has been trying to fix for us to see. To this Jon, I'm sorry we always doubted you. Now we know u are really popular and you weren't lying at all. You are truly the best. If you guys come to the cakeshop and need the free WiFi. The password is jonsdaman. No prizes for guessing who set it.

Jons passion for pastry and his courage to chase this dream is absolutely admirable. Buddy, we are so glad that we could be part of your dream till the very end.

For nearly 2 years you have been with us. Thank you for everything you have done for us... we have lost our best chef, brother, buddy and friend. We have no idea how to move on from here but we will figure. We will miss you Jon.. your smelly cloth, your infectious laughter, your nonsense, your lame jokes, your stubbornness, your awesome pastry, you Jon. We will miss you.

Laura, my best friend who introduced Jon to me in the first place always ask me this 'jiaen will u choose Jon or me?' I'm sorry laura.. but I will always always choose Jon.

Adieus Jon As you would always always say at the end of everyday .

Ciao. We love you.