This is a collection of memories and tributes people have left on Facebook to remember Caleb. Thank you for all your kind words and letting us know how Caleb has impacted your life in his time here on earth. He will be missed by all.

As most of you all know, one of my very good friends had passed during the middle of our football season. Today he would have turned 14, and was going to be one outstanding person, as he showed his heart of gold throughout his entire life. It’s very hard to write a post about him because its not like we knew this was going to happen, and we could prepare ourselves for it. One day God decided to call him home, knowing that he needed him in heaven. Today at church, while his father was preaching started bringing up Caleb. And he started to break down, and watching him, I was on the verge of breaking down with him, because we all miss him. I’ve tried bargaining and praying over and over for him to come back but the sad, unfortunate truth is, he’s not going to be able to. I just wanted to write this post to thank everyone in my life, especially my parents, and the Walcott family, as they have welcomed me in as one of their own it feels like. I know Caleb would want us to be happy, and celebrate his birthday just as if he were still here. Happy Birthday Lil Bro. Miss you a lot. – Justin Kramer

Caleb,

You were joy itself personified.

I have had the vege tails theme song on repeat in my mind as a memory playing itself over. Of time we spent watching these shows and singing each song.

From your cheeky grin to the boy who would kiss me on the cheek and say he would keep me safe whilst watching a ‘scary’ Disney movie.

It was a privilege to know you as a little boy and a delight to watch the young man you became.

You will be missed x

Ellie Longfield

Truth be told, I’ve been avoiding this post. Words are so inadequate. On Tuesday, October 6th, Caleb Walcott left this world and entered the glories of Heaven. I can almost smile imagining the rejoicing. He was only 13 years old, but he was truly perfect in his stage of life. Think of a life lived loving God and being a servant to others – now think of how Heaven would welcome that life. I can’t imagine that level of celebration!

But someone whom Heaven would celebrate so greatly is also someone whom those of us on earth mourn very greatly. Yes, we have hope of seeing him in Heaven, but right now, that feels so far away. And we want him here now – and tomorrow and the tomorrow after that.

I had a conversation with Caleb in July. We talked about cooking. I asked him what his favourite meal to make was. He quickly replied: “Tacos!” Being old and forgetful, I asked him that same question in September. Of course, as soon as I asked it, I realized that I had already asked that same question.

13 year olds can often be brutal – but he wasn’t. Here is this barely known relative mucking things up – but he just smiled sweetly and said, “Tacos!” True sweetness and kindness are not things that can be turned off or turned on.

I will always remember that he was respectful of others – he was an amazing big brother, truly loving those around him. He was full of life and appreciative of the small things.

‘Aunt’ Audrey Viola

Anyone who met you can’t help not loving you at all. Your parents have raised all of their children so well. You were not just talented, great and an obedient boy to your parents but your gentleness, love, worship, obedience to the Lord was what I will repeatedly ask myself and pray if I could have such pure and simple love for Jesus like yours. We miss you and we’ll see you again for sure. ❤️

Yvonne Goh

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I don’t mention Shiok Adventures much; I haven’t in recent years at least. But today I wanted to share this video, not to talk about Shiok Adventures, but as a tribute to Caleb.

Caleb offered to make this video for me 2 years ago, without me asking. At 11 years old, on top of school, playing sports, writing novels, he volunteered to make this. I gave him zero instructions, except for a folder with pictures and videos, and this is what he came up with.

I never publicly released it, but I can’t think of a better way to honor and celebrate the life of Caleb. He lived full and well, faithful and strong son of God, heart of gold and always serving others. Caleb, thank you. You have taught us so much and your legacy will forever live on. You are loved and will be sorely missed. I hope you’re enjoying good prata in heaven now while watching over Delia, Cameron, Evan and Anna.

Lynn Lau

I will always remember you as the young guy with a heart of worship, be it singing, playing musical instruments like playing the mini cajon in cell alongside your mum leading worship or even clicking the lyrics for worship. When the first Gen album Breakthroughs was released, you would sing various songs each week and tell me that your favourite song is Take All I Am.

Thanks for showing and teaching me what a life of worship is like, and you will be dearly missed!

Nathaniel Lim

Dear Caleb Walcott,

You are a great brother, cousin, eldest grandson, nephew, friend, child, boy, athlete, author, performer, singer, worship leader, role model. You are so many things, and I am always in awe why you are so good with kids when you are a kid yourself. What a big brother I always thought. Most important of all, you are a great son. You are your parents pride and you make Cameron Walcott and Delia Lee Walcott so so proud. I love you Caleb. You broke our hearts and you taught us so much even when you leave. Miss you always. Remember you always.

Ah Kim Adeline

We will always remember playing two very competitive games with you in 2018. We were all sweaty but happy after some real american two-hand touch football. Thanks for making our time in Michigan so memorable … we learned so much more about you today. So proud of your life lived for Jesus.

‘Uncle’ Justin and ‘Aunt’ Sarah Kropf

We will always remember playing two very competitive games with you in 2018. We were all sweaty but happy after some real american two-hand touch football. Thanks for making our time in Michigan so memorable … we learned so much more about you today. So proud of your life lived for Jesus.

Uncle John

Our QB. Our leader. Exceptional young man.

My family has been fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with this family over the last 5 years. I coached Caleb, watched him excel and grow and just beam with a special, unexplainable joy.

I was blessed to have him over the house to play video games, basketball and football with his brother and my sons. I’ll never forget his appetite the last year or so, thinking how many slices of pizza can one kid eat and who ate all the Krispy Kreme’s?!?

A fierce competitor and a loyal teammate, always learning, respectful and coachable. His voice ringing in my ears as his 13 year old voice, on the verge of cracking says “Hey Mister Nate…” Or teasing my shaky pitching performance or ground outs when I played his dad in church league softball.

A respectful son, loving brother and God-fearing young man. He wasn’t just a good kid. He was the kid you pointed to and said “Just be like Caleb.”

The video I’ve shared is how I will remember him. He would record the video of his younger brother’s games so that his dad could review and get the stats and find ways for us to get better. Never complained. Always supportive. Always giving play by play and encouraging.

In this clip, he cheered on Evan and my son as they combined to make the winning play at the end of a game.

Gonna miss this guy. But so thankful for the time we had with him. Keep that winning streak going in heaven, Caleb.

– Mr. Nate Hood

Dear Caleb,

You made babysitting seem like a very easy job because you were always so easy to handle. We used to tell your mom how we admire her bravery to leave you and Evan alone at home with us while they were out for the night. To which she’ll just calmly exclaim “but you all are (young) adults what!”. Later on, I realised it really wasn’t just because we were adults but you were a really good kid & big brother.

While your parents were occupied with ministry on Sunday mornings, I became your mom’s semi-perm Sunday helper. Your go-to meal after picking you up from Sunday school was usually just a big pau. More often than not, all the jiejies and gorgors sneaked you some iced milo & wantons too. We’ll dig up all the coins we have for some snacks from that vending machine by the escalator too. All the simple things in life made your eyes sparkle and you were always so easily satisfied.

With so many more memories of seeing you grow up in Singapore, I’m glad I was the jiejie that fulfilled the promise of going to visit all of you in Michigan last August. You were as tall as I was and your voice had already broken. You graciously gave up your room for me to stay in and assured me that you were happy to do so. When I brought you and Evan out for a movie night, you (still) didn’t want me to spend too much money until I convinced you I was a working adult and had more than enough money for our night out. You always examplified what it really means to put others before yourself.

Until we are reunited, here’s to celebrating the good life that you lived, the hugs that you gave and the love that we received. Love you Caleb ♥️♥️♥️

Always & forever,

(your fave) Jiejie Sa

Dear Caleb Walcott,

Though we are not able to comprehend and understand why God had to take away such a sweet, considerate and lovable boy away from us, but we know that you had fought a good fight in a short 13 years of your life. Every moment spent and taking care of you when you were younger are so precious and those memories are gonna be etched forever in my heart. You bring so much joy and laughter to the family and to the hearts of many around you. It is not gonna be easy to let you go, but we know that you went to Heaven to be with the Lord Jesus and now in such a glorious place worshipping.

My dear dear Caleb, you will be deeply missed and remembered by Yee Yee Maddy and I love you soooo much! Till we meet in heaven!

Yee Yee Maddy

Dear Caleb,

Even though your body is laid into the ground today, I know very well that you are basking in the glorious presence of the Most High God in heaven.

When Ah Gu heard what your school mates mentioned about you during the assembly as they took turns to speak about you, Ah Gu felt so so proud that as a 13 year old, you were such an influence and inspiration to your peers.

I cannot agree more with what one of them mentioned. “Caleb did more in his years on this earth than many would ever do in their life”.

Your maturity is well beyond your years and the heart you carry for God, family and the people around you is admirable. You’re one amazing and special boy.

Ah Gu will always treasure the time spent with you. These memories will last a lifetime. We celebrate your life.

Till we meet again in heaven,
Ah Gu Dominic

Dearest Caleb Walcott, you were the first baby to enthrall all of us. We were over the moon when we first laid eyes on you shortly after you came into this world. 大姐Delia Lee Walcott was the first of us to wed the man of her dreams, and also the first to welcome a little boy into our sisterhood — the first little boy who became a big brother to crazy brood of boys before the little girls like Anna came along. We gave you your first drum set, we watched you grow up into the most loving son to your mom and dad, and we watched you from afar as you became a young man in Michigan – a young writer, a talented singer, an awesome athlete and all-round shining star of a human being. You were also the first to go, and while our hearts break for your mom and dad, we take solace that you will always be watching over them, in the same way you made breakfasts for them, and always told them you loved them even though you were coming into your own. Rest and be in peace, dearest Caleb. You have gone too soon but your aunties Tricia Ngiam Lee Minyu and Sarah Tham-Goh will always love and remember your joy, your smiles and everything amazing that made you, you.

‘Aunty’ Huibin

Dear Caleb,

As we grieved and mourned the last week, there were many memories that came flooding back.

When you were born, I remember your mummy bringing you to our cell/zone meeting in a little Moses basket. You were always an easy baby.

When you were a toddler and young child, I remember how the Jiejies would flock around you and you were always with some other auntie/jiejie/yiyi/Gugu while your parents were meeting someone/doing ministry. That’s how easy you were as a child too. I remember asking your mummy for tips on raising children, which until now I hold dear to my heart. You are truly the fruit of dedicated and godly parenting.

Remember when Evan came along? Ah Gu Don and I remember our time with you both at Downtown East Fish&Co, we went to playgrounds, went to Changi city point for Macdonalds ice cream and took the public bus back to send you home. I remember the endless times you would watch Shrek when I went to your house and how you could memorize lines and every song. Remember the times you sat at the keyboard playing and singing songs. Your musical talent was evident from young. We often joked that your mum’s musical genes were perfected in you. I wish that in recent years if you were here in Singapore, we would probably be able to jam together. I’m sure your other uncles and aunties would have wanted that too.

Though we didn’t get to see you grow into the fine young teenager you are now, the stories of how you lived your faith out in school are simply amazing.

I’m glad that you got to hold Charis once. You were so good with young kids. And my last fond memory of you was your voice cracking when you sang I See the Light on 全民 when everyone was stuck at home during Covid. Hahaha.

It was a privilege to be a Jiejie, Aunty then Ah Kim to you.

God is gracious. So gracious that if this day would come, He gave everyone who loved you many beautiful memories with you. It’s incomprehensible how at 13 years, so many share so many memories with you.

So from today, we will choose to celebrate. Celebrate the beauty in your life, the light that you brought, the legacy you leave behind.

Have fun in Heaven. We will be reunited. And that day will be, oh so glorious.

With much love. ♥️

Ah Kim Janice

The price of love is grief.

Those words seem so apt, over the whirlwind pace of the past few days, with everyone trying to make sense of the news. At the finality and suddenness of it all.

So many questions ran through my mind. “Surely it wasn’t you. It couldn’t have been you. You weren’t even 14 yet. No one leaves that young. I’m sure I misread the name. Why take you away now, when you were so full of life, with so much to offer the world? Why not take others instead?” I really struggled to make sense of it all.

Found myself wishing I had done more in the time we had. Maybe more Carnivore buffets, more games, movies or outings, more of anything. If only we had more time together. It’s amazing how many more activities you suddenly think about doing after the moment is over.

You were always such a sweet boy growing up. Watching you and bringing you out was such a joy because of how well behaved and considerate you were. Always putting others first. You kept telling us that you didn’t want us to spend too much, or that it was too troublesome for us, even if that meant not getting more ice cream or going out on another outing. It never occurred to you that you were worth all of that, and so much more.

I remember hearing the pride your parents had in telling and showing us your various achievements and milestones growing up. Your love and talent for music, the songs you sang and composed, the books you wrote and the sports you played and excelled in. It seemed like there were no limits. You just went out and excelled in all that you put your mind to do.

It came to the point where I would watch videos of people posting funny/inspirational stuff online and wondering when we would see your videos go viral as well. There was this particular video from David Archuletta that really impacted me, and I remember musing about whether you would record similar videos when you got older. That was the kind of inspiration and hope that you gave to others. An indicator of the kind of life you lived and the legacy you left behind.

My biggest regret is that we won’t be able to introduce you to your baby cousin. You and your siblings came over to help with our very first baby announcement, and it would have made for such a sweet and fitting follow up photo, one with all his cousins around him the next time your family visited. But sadly, that’s not to be.

He won’t be able to meet you face to face in this lifetime, but we’ll be sure to tell him all about his eldest cousin, how awesome he was and how precious he was to us. You’ll always be in our hearts.

Fare thee well Caleb Walcott, Fare thee well. We’ll meet again one day.

Uncle Noel

Rest on Caleb Walcott, as painful as it is God knows why, your passing made me numb, you were such an easy and loving, smart child, humble, quick to learn and easy to teach in the African Congregation of the Cornerstone Church SG. Goodnite Caleb, God called you home early.

Sonia Clifford

Forever in my heart.⁣

There are nights where I dream of you. Bringing you out for sushi, for movies like those days when you were much younger. And I’m always looking forward to the day where I get to see you again, to bring you out again. I have yet to take you to Disneyland. I have yet to do a lot of things with you. ⁣

You have so much potential. Someone with so much love and generosity. Always giving in to others. Good at music, good at sports. Always giving your all to learn. There is so much more you can achieve in this life but I guess God has a better plan for you. ⁣

I’m gonna miss you so so so much. Till we meet again….. ❤️❤️❤️

⁣Yee Yee Valerie

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