The GRAY Family

Who is GRAY?

Gray is from an old branch of family named, Guo.

It means, the wall surrounding the city.

We protect.

It has been managed by the matriaches.

Everyone has a role to play.

My grandfather, always sat quietly.

Doesn't talk to anyone much.

But his eyes twinkle whenever I am in town.

"Ah Boy!"

When he passed away at 105 thereabouts.

The triads and the cops came.

One of the brothers came for the ceremony,

uncuffed for the prayers before going back to the gaol.

Banners fluttered in the wind.

Week long, state funeral.

I was, utterly shocked.

Who is my grandpa?

My grandpa and grandma,

they agreed in principle who does what.

My family controlled basically the wet market.

and ice is really an Ice operation (drugs).

My cousin, he has a chopped off finger.

It is said if you leave the business,

you have to leave something important behind.

My mother, the only daughter and the youngest brother,

were saved.

They were schooled, they were clothed,

They were respected in the field of

nursing and teaching.

The elders came to them for advice,

And whatever else going on in the kitchen.

Gray survived 55th generation or more,

the only blood we spill is our own.

We protect and we continue to protect others.