article_snippet: An old school friend has revealed Chan never thought An old school friend would actually happen as his impending execution emerges
article_snippet: The friend, who has known Chan since they met in Year 7 at Homebush Boys High in Sydney's west, told 9News the Bali Nine ringleader was calm when they spoke through text messaging application, Whatsapp.
article_snippet: A school friend of Chan's (left), who went to Homebush Boys High with Chan
article_snippet: (Chan pictured right as a student), told 9News the Australian had been calm and stayed positive up until yesterday about Chan impending execution .
article_snippet: Even Chan thought it was never going to happen because Chan thought we're in the limelight - it'll cool down, it'll be alright,' Sami said. '
article_snippet: At least once during their exchange, Chan text Chan 'all good bro'.
article_snippet: Sami added Chan kept positive throughout the ordeal and said: 'I think Chan [Chan] was really expecting the Australian government to do a lot more.'
article_snippet: Later that day, Chan told News Corp Chan was 'devastated' and in shock that Chan brother's execution was going ahead.
article_snippet: I don't even know what to say to be quite frank,' Chan said.