Farewell, Cannon

We all know that Billy has emerged as one our biggest swing enthusiasts in our growing Taipei scene. However, before hooking up with Jon and his gig at Plan B, I was running a quiet but steady swing dance group at NTUST. Among the students of that group, there was one who, just like Billy, took a real liking to the dance. He not only picked up the steps quickly, but also took the time to practice with others outside of class. He brought his friends to classes and helped spread a love of the dance through the school. His name was Cannon.

Cannon graduated from NTUST last June, but was accepted into a master's program, also at NTUST. I was thrilled at the prospect of dancing with him for 2 more years. However, he ultimately decided to do his military service before continuing with his graduate studies. Unfortunately, he contracted a serious lung illness during his service, and passed away early in the morning on Thursday, June 5.

As I knew Cannon, he was a quiet, sincere young man full of potential. He will be missed.