I Was An SAF Commando. Alzheimer’s Won’t Stop The Fighter In Me

Thank you everyone for your kind words and remembering me . I am truly grateful and fortunate for I have equally learnt a lot from all of you over 35 years in Commandos. Reading your comments recalling “Tekong”, the mascot dog; to the advise that helped see you through, to the back brace , to buying the right running shoes , to my fitness, to my code name Rebel ……makes me SMILE 😊 It is what it is, Alzheimer’s chose me and I will give my best to slow the progression. Evon and I are advocating for Dementia which will take us to the Camino 100km walk next week and we will do our best to create awareness of this invisible disease so that people can seek early diagnosis. I still quote when sharing “ It’s not about being the best; It’s about Giving your Best”. Take good care of yourselves and families. Peter Estrop P/S I look better than Vivian B 😂😂😂

You know this guy a legend when he say he think his partner is suffering more😢Even in his state he still cares for others

He was my OC at SISPEC Alpha Coy. He once shared a story with us on his past experience and how to be a real leader. “You might not have the ability but you must have the responsibility”. Till now I still hold onto this value in the private sector.

I was a medic (in a lifetime ago) attached to Scout Training in Tekong when I first met En. Estrop. He was lovely and not as intimidating/fierce to us the support team, as when he was conducting training for the trainees. He was nice , fatherly in fact and a consumate professional. Remembered when he shared his experience and compared the US Rangers course and SAF Ranger course to us, Medics and Lobos at Tekong jetty where we had our bbq 😃. Wishing you well, En and Mrs Estrop, in dealing with this disease. Lead the way.

I absolutely have huge respect for Encik Peter. When i was an NS medic in Tekong, he was with SISPEC, if i remember with Delta Coy. He asked me to help treat an injured dog (sort of their company's mascot). I agreed on condition he helped to hold the dog. So, i helped to remove a rock stuck in the dog's paw and bandaged it. Encik Peter was such a nice person although we all know his reputation as a Ranger. I meet him again when i am working as the FMA in SAFTI MI and he is still the same humble man. May God bless him and his family.

We were nobodies as NSF clerkmandos but he always made time to chat with us

He was my CO back in CTI in 2013. Very caring man

Once a fighter, always a fighter. "For Honour and Glory", I salute you Encik

Dementia is such a horrible disease. My grandfather was diagnosed with early dementia about 4 years back. Year after year, his condition had worsen, you see an adult transform into a child and into a baby. Currently he is bed ridden and just waiting for his time. Hope this lovely couple stay strong, it is definitely not easy caring for a dementia patient not to mention when the person starts to forget you and even himself.

OC Alpha Company SISPEC early 00s. A good man who care for his troops and never talked down to us.

Peter if your men in the army remember and reach out to you, then you are truly a very good SAF commander. It is not about being the best, it is about giving the best. Respect

Had the pleasure of meeting him at Pasir Ris Camp. He brought me in to give talks on buying the right running shoes for the commando recruits. He cares for all and ensures that they are injury free during their course. Wishing you well Peter and God's blessings.

Wow! Sir, you were my Encik when I was in 1st Commando Battalion. You are truly showing the commando fighting spirit! Keep it up and keep fighting! Love and blessings to you and your wife.

Sir I know you might not remember this but we talk about it all the time. You hurt your back when you went to test the sky and afterwards we (trainees) had a 6km run. You strapped a back brace and you went for the run with us. We were like errr Sir aren't you in pain. And you said ya that's why I'm only running 6 click and not 20. 😅 The tenacity and determination in you is an inspiration to us all.

WO Estrop codename 'Rebel' was our CO at Alpha Coy Sispec. We still talk about him with immense fondness and respect. Take care Sir God bless you and your family. You are what we all aspire to be 🫡

CWO Estrop. A legend! 👍

Beautiful couple and outlook towards dementia. I perfectly understand as I lost my husband from Alzheimers too, just 2 years ago, January 6,2021. He had the slow type and he had the symptoms since we got married, which I had no clue then. We were married for more than 18 years. I took care of him and he was my soulmate, too. I know how hard it would be, Evon and I just want to give you a big warm hug. ❤

He was my FSM during NS! He shared some stories with us newbies, even before we get the beret. Good man!

He is a familiar face in the army. I only managed to know him better during one of the CoC parade during NS. He took good care of us. Thank you Encik Peter.

“It’s not about being the best. It’s about giving your best!” I know Peter during NS days. All the best bro!