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Lim ’13 Found Dead in Dorm Room
October 20, 2009 - 5:18amBy Michael Linhorst
Boon Jim Lim ’13, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, was found dead in his dorm room early Monday morning. Lim resided in Clara Dickson Hall and was last seen by his neighbors on Thursday. An investigation is continuing into the cause of his death, which appears to be accidental, according to Tony Craddock ’10, the residential advisor on Lim’s hall.
Lim was pronounced dead at 3:55 a.m. on Monday by paramedics from Bangs Ambulance. The paramedics and Cornell University Police responded to Lim’s dorm room after resident advisors discovered his body.
Craddock entered Lim’s room around 3:45 Monday morning after a graduate student who knew Lim’s family told Craddock that no one had heard from Lim in several days. Lim was close with his family, who live in Malaysia, and spoke to them often.
The Cornell University Police Department is investigating Lim’s death with help from the Ithaca Police Department, according to Simeon Moss ’73, director of Cornell Press Relations.
“No foul play is suspected,” Moss said.
The death appears to be accidental, Craddock said. Several residents on Lim’s hall said they did not know of any previous medical conditions that may have contributed to his death.
Residents near Lim’s room first noticed something unusual over the weekend, when a strong odor spread through the hall, said Ilyas Kuzembayev ’13, who lived next door to Lim.
Craddock said he thought the smell was coming from the bathroom. He only discovered it came from Lim’s room when the door was opened Monday morning. Lim’s body was found lying in his bed, where it apparently had been throughout the weekend.
Lim came to Cornell from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He frequently spoke to his family in Malaysia and kept a family picture on his desk, said Oscar Coaquira ’13, who befriended Lim during orientation week.
Cornell notified Lim’s parents of his death on Monday, Moss said.
Residents of Dickson Hall described Lim as a quiet but friendly student.
“He was always quick to ask you how you’re doing. [He was] very enthusiastic about life,” Craddock said.
Hiroshi Hikida ’13, who lived next door to Lim, said Lim was quiet and reserved.
“He was more of the studious type,” Hikida said.
“He always had a really big smile and laughed a lot,” Coaquira said.
Lim’s death came as a shock to those who knew him.
“I don’t think anyone saw this coming,” Hikida said.
“I didn’t want to accept it,” Coaquira said. “I can’t imagine going the rest of the year without seeing Boon Jim and hearing his laugh.”
Students on Lim’s floor attended a meeting with the Dickson residence hall director on Monday night to discuss where they could find emotional support.
The Office of the Dean of Students will plan a community support meeting for people who need support or want someone to talk to about Lim’s death, Moss said. Details about the meeting will be released in the next few days.
A memorial service will also be arranged in conjunction with Lim’s parents, Moss said.
Boon Jim,
suddenly I remember you, after forgetting you for so long.
I remember the pencils you use.
The sharpen pencils that always seem short.
The short pencils which only measures to 3 - 4cm,
and yet you wouldn't throw it away.
Boon Jim,
although I was never close to you,
sometimes I even laugh at you,
but still,
we'll remember you.
Boon Jim,
rest in peace.
18.10.09
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Tag 25 people, including the person you got this from.
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Answer True or False
Q: Kissed someone on your friends list? -- true
Q: Been arrested? -- false
Q: Do you like someone? -- true
Q: Held a snake? -- false
Q: Been suspended from school? -- false
Q: Sang karaoke? -- true
Q: Done something you told yourself you wouldn't do? -- true
Q: Laughed until you started crying? -- true
Q: Caught a snowflake on your tongue? -- false
Q: Kissed in the rain? -- false
Q: Sang in the shower? -- true
Q: Sat on a roof top? -- true
Q: Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on? -- false. i'm so lucky
Q: Broken a bone? -- true
Q: Shaved your head? -- true
Q: Played a prank on someone? -- true
Q: Shot a gun? -- false
Q: Donated Blood? -- false
LAST PERSON...
1. You hung out with? -- my dear?
2. You texted? -- my dear?
3. You were in a car with? -- my dear?
4. Went to the movies with? -- my dear?
5. Person you went to shop with? -- my dear?
8. You hugged? -- my dear? xD
ANSWER TRUTHFULLY...
1. Sun or moon? -- Sun
2. Winter or Fall? -- Winter
4. Sunny or rainy? -- Sunny
5. Where do you live? -- Malaysia
6. Club or pub? -- Club
7. Are there 1 or 2 people who you can always trust and rely on? -- YES
8. Do you want to get married? -- Yup.
9. Do you twirl your spaghetti or cut it? -- Twirl
10. What time is it? -- 1245am
11. Are you afraid of commitment? -- Nope
12. What is your greatest hope/wish? -- Stay alive the next day
13. Do you cook? -- Yuppp.
14. Current mood? -- Having insomnia. Shyt.
IN THE LAST 48 HOURS HAVE YOU...
1. Sang? -- Yuppp.
2. Listened to music? -- Definitely.
3. Danced Crazy? -- Errrrr, don't think so.
4. Cried? -- Nope.
5. Liked someone you can't have? -- N-O
25 FIRSTS .....
1.Who was your first prom (or homecoming) date? -- Ethan. Ishhhhhhhhhhhhh. xD
2. Who was your first roommate? -- My MSSM teammate? I forgotten her name. A malay girl.
3. What alcoholic beverage did you drink when you got drunk the first time? -- Vodka mix Tequila. My cousin played a prank on me. ==
4. What was your first job? -- Have not worked before.
5. What was your first car? -- My blue Kenari
6. When did you go to your first funeral and viewing? -- Very young I think.
7. Who was your first grade teacher? -- 冯老师
10. When you snuck out of your house for the first time? -- Did not snuck out.
11. Who was your first best friend? -- Pei Xi? xD
12. Who was your first Best Friend in high school? -- Xi Yi and Man Shean of course.
14. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day? -- Sadly. I bother Carmen Low Carmen alot.
15. Who's wedding were you in the first time you were a Bridesmaid or groomsman? -- my uncle.
16. What is the first thing you did when you got up this morning? -- Watch tv. xD
17. What was the first concert you went to? -- Errrrr, I can't remember. My mum taken me to many.
18. What was the last concert you went to? -- The MyFM Birthday Bash Concert.
20. First celebrity crush? -- Chris Lee Yu Chun
21. Current celebrity crush? -- Still her.
22. First crush? -- It's a long time ago.
23. Current crush? -- my dear?
24. First time you tied your shoe laces? -- when I was 3 or 4? My cousin brother taught me how.
Five names you go by:
1. Sheryl
2. Ah Gerrrrrr.
3. Sam
4. SamSam
5. Rou
Three things you are wearing right now:
1. shirt
2. shorts
Three things you want very badly at the moment:
1. sleep
2. bed
3. food
Three people who will probably fill this out:
Errrrrrr.
Two things you did last night:
1. Rest
2. Makan
Two things you ate today:
1. Bak Kut Teh
2. Sushi and Udon
Two people you last talked to on the phone:
1. Carmen
2. Fish
Three things you are going to do tomorrow:
1. Sleep till 12pm
2. Do my moral project
3. Eat
Two longest car rides:
1. Thailand
2. Singapore
Favorite drinks:
1. 100 plus
2. carrot orange milk
3. water