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Sokkhim Chen

Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2020 2:52 am
by Sambodia
Long time lurker here, making first post. Just found out my long-time tuk-tuk, friend, chemist in PP Sokkhim Chen passed. Did anybody else know him by chance? When I first met him it was by lakeside in 2010, he later would hang out at st 178 and riverside. RIP

Below is his FB for reference
https://www.facebook.com/sokkhimtuktuk

Re: Sokkhim Chen

Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:40 pm
by dodiengdaga
RIP to your friend. I don't know him, but he seems awfully young to die.

Re: Sokkhim Chen

Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2020 12:11 am
by Sambodia
Thanks friend, yes its tragic and he was too young, he also leaves behind 2 young children. He was a talented and great guy who struggled with mental health and substance issues like many young/poor khmer of his generation

Re: Sokkhim Chen

Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2020 12:22 am
by Anchor Moy
Very sad to leave two young kids without a dad. Condolences to his family and friends.

Re: Sokkhim Chen

Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:35 am
by SternAAlbifrons
For all our Tuk Tuk drivers who pass...
They all deserve a final ride around town just like this
especially those wonderful regulars who take such good care of us barangs.
You go with honour my friend.
and know that many of us love you all like brothers.

Sokkim Chen, Charioteer

but you will never really leave us

Re: Sokkhim Chen

Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:56 am
by Sambodia
SternAAlbifrons wrote: Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:35 am For all our Tuk Tuk drivers who pass...
They all deserve a final ride around town just like this
especially those wonderful regulars who take such good care of us barangs.
You go with honour my friend.
and know that many of us love you all like brothers.

Sokkim Chen, Charioteer

but you will never really leave us
Wow, what a beautiful and moving tribute. Thank you for sharing, Cambodian Charioteer indeed. These are very tough times for Tuk Tuk drivers in Phnom Penh (and just about everyone else in the world), so important to remember them and try to help as best we can.