Pengacara dan penyampai radio, Haniff Hamzah berkongsi khabar duka apabila memaklumkan bapanya telah pun menghembuskan nafas terakhir pada Sabtu.
Menurut Haniff, dia sangat bersyukur kerana dikurniakan bapa yang banyak mengajarnya mengenai erti kehidupan sepanjang hayatnya.
“Thank you ayah. For a joyful life u gave us. Hamzah bin Hassan, born 17th October 1948. Disemadikan 17th October 2020.
“Growing up he was a tough dad. A soldier dad. Lepas tu masa aku dah umur 16 tahun he became cool dad and so begins my friendship with him. No longer just father and son relationship. He was a story teller. Daripada zaman dia di Kampung Majidi, JB sampai lah cerita dia dengan kawan2 dia waktu tentera.
“He was short tempered (not always) but very kind and often finds time to help the most random people like weekly giving money to the cleaner makcik at the tollbooth rest stop near my mom’s office. I am a proud son,” tulisnya.
Kisah tersebut dikongsikan oleh penyampai radia Era itu menerusi akaun Instagram miliknya.
Dalam pada itu, Haniff turut menitipkan ucapan penghargaan kepada staff-staff hospital dan semua pihak yang telah memudahkan urusan pengkebumian bapanya itu.
“Terima kasih to the doctors, nurses and staff of IJN and HKL for giving him your best. We spent alot of time there the past 3 months. IJN was home to me for atleast 2 weeks.
“To intake 12 of 1968 RAMD. Band of brothers. Ayahs closest buddies. Thank you for all the times u spent with ayah building his character making him the man that he was. He stories about all of you will continue through his children and our sons. Papa Pete and Uncle Hashim especially. Thank you
“Kepada keluarga kami. Terima kasih kerana sentiasa menyayangi ayah. He loved all of u dearly. Come visit us anytime. Our doors are always open. We understand the CMCO made it a little hard for u to come waktu ini.
“To the men of the 1st Bn Royal Malay Regiment lead by Brig Gen Fazal. Terima kasih atas bantuan kalian on ayahs final journey. Alhamdulliah it was smooth.
“Mama, @sham_on_air and @lindsaylihun. We did good. We were with him through out. I know he was happy. Love you,” kongsinya lagi.
Dalam pada itu, Haniff turut mendedahkan dia tidak akan bersedih terlalu lama malah berjanji akan menggalas tanggungjawab untuk menjaga ibunya itu.
“To ayah. U were a jovial man and for that I won’t be sad for long. I love you. Don’t worry about mama.
“Its my turn now. We miss u so much. Semoga di tempatkan dikalangan orang yang beriman. Bismillah,” akhirnya.
Melihat di ruangan komen, rata-rata peminat dan rakan artis menitipkan ucapan takziah selain turut berdoa agar Haniff sekeluarga diberi ketabahan untuk menghadapi dugaan ini.
