嗚呼!陳然滔逝矣 —
伏念德青勇甲同窗去世,循字韻而悼之。
黎博義 7/18/2006
英華內歛不用陳, 談笑共話坦誠真
多才勤練器械操, 童軍典範在一身
德智學業皆卓然, 升學奮發著先鞭
代表母校音樂賽, 每度出征均領前
大餅頻摸水滔滔(註), 勤工儉學走一遭
中大西遷攻林肯, 豈懼艱辛意氣高
相知五十春秋逝, 故友重聚已殘暉
記君昔日干雲志, 莫念今朝別恨凄
勇甲一員斯去矣, 客旅萍蹤多風雨
鶼鰈情深抗頑疾, 塵土回歸歡樂處!
(註)從香港中大來美進入林肯大學,半工半讀,「摸大餅」即洗盤碗也。
(Translated version)
In remembrance of Cory Chan (Chan, Yin-Tuo)
By nature, our dear classmate Cory Chan was someone who did not have to show off his noble character. He was an honest and considerate person, full of life. Gifted with multiple talents, he was very active in sports, music, and took part in the gymnastic workouts regularly. He was also a model boy scout in our school.
Above all, Cory was virtually a student of integrity, and wisdom as well as of high academic standard. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was always studied hard. He took his serious initiatives earlier than most of us, going towards the college of his own choice.
Cory sang in a choir, played on the harmonica team and took part in the school band. Together they became champions in the all Hong Kong High School band competitions, and were awarded in many other musical events.
He initially enrolled and studied at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Later he left for Lincoln University of San Francisco. His days of work started with a part-time job of dish- washing in a restaurant. Like most of other historical Overseas Chinese students embracing with greater opportunity for their future careers, he ignored the hardships and burdens he encountered, and succeeded with remarkable lifetime achievements.
Time really flies when we look back! It has been almost half of a century since we know each other in Tak Ming Middle School. Last December when Cory and I met for the first and last time at his home here in San Jose, we were so happy to see each other, we both realized that we have approached the “sunset” age in which we were having health problems.
Folks, please remember the happy days of his high hope, and forget the rueful moaning of this farewell day to Cory. As an outstanding member of our ’62 Class of “Prowess A”, he has completed his journey! Like the floating plants in water, we all have to face time and time against thunderstorm and lightning. Truly that is life!
We admire the marriage bond of this couple, which has consolidated and cooperated throughout all the difficult times. Bless the Lord, as from the Bible Genesis 3:19; that returned to dust, and after all there will be no worries but happiness for him.
(Paul Lai, 7/21/2006)