IPOH: The late Lans Korporal Damarrulan Abdul Latif was always there for his wife and stepdaughters whenever he was needed.
His wife, Haswati Rosdi, 44, said L/Kpl Damarrulan had always been by her side, even when she suffered a mild stroke and mobility loss in 2018.
"He is really a good person who took care of me until I was able to walk again.
"He accompanies me everywhere, including to the hospital for my check-ups," she said at her home at the Federal Reserves Unit quarters in Sungai Senam on Wednesday (May 14).
ALSO READ: FRU crash: Sarjan S. Perumal laid to rest
"He also treats my three daughters from an earlier marriage like his own," she said, adding that she married L/Kpl Damarrulan eight years ago.
"We also just had our anniversary celebration last month," she added.
L/Kpl Damarrulan, 33, was among nine FRU personnel who were killed in an accident on Tuesday (May 13).
ALSO READ: Police honour 9 FRU members killed in lorry crash with full ceremonial rites
They were on their way back to the FRU Unit 5 base in Sungai Senam after completing an assignment in Teluk Intan when the vehicle they were in was rammed by a gravel-laden lorry.
Eight died at the scene, while one succumbed to injuries while receiving treatment at Teluk Intan Hospital.
Of the nine that sustained injuries during the incident, five remain in critical condition, three have been transferred to a normal ward, and one has been discharged.
ALSO READ: Teluk Intan crash: Five FRU personnel still in critical condition, says Perak exco rep
Haswati said she last saw her husband on Monday morning, a few hours before he left for Teluk Intan.
"We had breakfast together and went back home to rest.
"He would kiss my forehead every time he goes outstation for duty, but he didn't on that day before saying our goodbyes," she said, adding that L/Kpl Damarrulan had joined the FRU six years ago.
"On Tuesday morning, he sent me a picture of him being in a truck at about 8.35am, and shortly after, I was informed that the vehicle got into an accident," she added.
