Today was a day of both sorrow and gratitude.
This morning Julie and I attended the funeral of our longtime friend and La Salle classmate, George R., at Assumption Cemetery. In the evening, we attended Saturday Mass at St. Agnes Tsao K Y Parish Church. It was a day filled with prayer, remembrance, and reflection.
During the visitation, George's parish priest and many friends shared stories about his life. Again and again, one picture emerged. George was a simple man, gentle in nature, friendly to everyone he met, and never one to seek attention. He quietly touched the lives of many people.
George's life journey was remarkable in its simplicity.
He studied at La Salle College, continued to the University of Hong Kong, and graduated with honours. He became a teacher at Maryknoll Father's School, helping young people grow through education. After immigrating to Canada, he continued his pursue at University of Toronto where he graduated with Master of Library Science degree. He worked as a librarian, organizing books and making knowledge accessible to the community.
As I listened to the stories, one thought stayed with me.
George spent his entire life sharing knowledge.
First, he learned.
Then, he taught.
Finally, he cared for books so that countless others could continue learning.
His career was never about fame or wealth. It was about helping people discover ideas, develop themselves, and become better informed. Looking back, it seems that sharing knowledge was the quiet mission of his life.
Friends and students travelled from Hong Kong, Ottawa, different parts of Canada, and the United States to say their final goodbye. Their presence spoke more loudly than words. It reflected how deeply George was loved and respected.
As we grow older, we attend more funerals than weddings. Each farewell reminds us that life is precious and friendships should never be taken for granted. The monthly dim sum gatherings with our La Salle classmates, the birthday dinners, the laughter, and the conversations now carry even greater meaning. They are memories we continue to treasure.
Today we grieve the loss of a very good friend.
But we also celebrate a life well lived—a life marked by humility, kindness, friendship, and a lifelong commitment to sharing knowledge.
May George Rest in Peace.
Thank you, George, for walking part of life's journey with us. You will always be remembered.
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人生無憾：懷念我們的摯友 George R
今天，是充滿悲傷與感恩的一天。
今天早上，我和 Julie 到 Assumption Cemetery 送別我們的老同學、老朋友 George R。晚上，我們參加了 St. Agnes Tsao K Y Parish Church 的主日晚彌撒，在祈禱中繼續懷念這位多年好友。
在瞻仰遺容和追思聚會中，堂區神父及 George 的朋友們分享了許多有關他的故事。
大家口中的 George，都有一個共同的形象：他是一位簡單、真誠、平易近人的人，待人友善，從不張揚，卻默默地影響著身邊每一個人。
George 的人生旅程，其實十分精彩。
他曾就讀於香港喇沙書院，後升讀香港大學，並以優異成績畢業。畢業後，他於瑪利諾神父學校（Maryknoll Father's School）任教，致力透過教育培育年輕一代，幫助他們成長。移民加拿大後，他繼續深造，就讀多倫多大學，獲得圖書館學碩士（Master of Library Science）學位。其後，他擔任圖書館館員，負責整理館藏、管理圖書，並讓知識更方便地惠及社區大眾
在聆聽大家分享時，我腦海裡浮現出一句話：
George 用一生來分享知識。
他先努力學習；
然後成為老師，教育下一代；
最後成為圖書館員，讓更多人能夠透過閱讀獲得知識。
他的工作從來不是為了名利，而是默默地幫助別人成長。
回望他的一生，我發現他的生命其實有一條非常清晰的主線——學習、教導、分享。
今天，來自香港、渥太華、加拿大各地，以及美國的朋友，都專程前來送他最後一程。
大家不遠千里而來，不只是參加一場喪禮，更是向一位珍貴的朋友表達最後的敬意。
朋友的到來，比任何言語都更能說明 George 在大家心中的地位。
隨著年紀漸長，我們開始參加的喪禮，比婚禮還要多。
每一次送別，都提醒我們：生命有限，而友情彌足珍貴。
我們喇沙舊同學每月一次的飲茶、生日聚會、晚餐，以及一起分享人生點滴，如今都變得更加值得珍惜。
今天，我們失去了一位非常要好的朋友。
但我們同時也在慶祝一個精彩的人生。
一個充滿謙遜、善良、友誼，以及一生致力於分享知識的人生。
願 George 安息主懷。
謝謝你，George。
感謝你陪伴我們走過人生其中一段美好的旅程。
我們永遠懷念你，也永遠不會忘記你。
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