The vibrant life of a young and promising entrepreneur and musician, Kingston Ralph Cheng, ended abruptly after a drunk driver hit him while he was walking on the street. Cheng's death stirred an uproar because the responding officers did not immediately put the driver to an alcohol test.
Cheng, 28, was walking near the entrance of a subdivision and a local pub when a speeding car hit him out of nowhere. He was rushed to a private hospital but was pronounced dead after arrival.
Kingston Ralph Cheng was widely recognised as a rising entrepreneur with a keen eye for innovation and a deep-seated passion for the arts. He is the founder of The Mill Lifestyle Cafe at Ayala Center Cebu.
Beyond his business acumen, he was a celebrated violin prodigy, known for performances that displayed a technical mastery far beyond his years. Cheng was a member of the String Edition Orchestra, a performing ensemble led by Marc Mercado.
Cheng enrolled in a violin class under Mercado when he was 13. According to Mercado, he had the technical skills and discipline in his craft.
'He was violin 1 material,' Mercado toldCDN Digitalon Thursday, 12 February. 'Never showed up unprepared in rehearsals and performances.'
Cheng's colleague also remembered him for his dedication to music, kind spirit, and vibrant energy.
Mercado also remembered the late musician for his kind spirit and vibrant energy. Cheng was also reportedly very dedicated to music.
'Kingston was a very respectful man. He's reserved and doesn't talk nonsense,' Mercado continued. 'When I joked around to loosen him up because he wanted things done, he'd always get back to the topic. He was focused and driven.'
Cheng was also very considerate of other people's time and was a 'family-oriented boy at 13,' per Mercado.
Source: International Business Times UK
