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Bruce entered La Salle College in September 1951 at the age of 11, reading Class 8 (equilivant to Primary 5). [La Salle Primary School was non-existant then] La Salle College was then located in Perth Street, as the school building was taken over by the British Government. Bruce left La Salle in June 1956. Therefore Bruce never studied in the La Salle Road campus, which the school returned to from Perth Street only in 1959.
Contributed by: | Chan Yuk Cheung (1958) 2004-12-23 11:44:59 |
Description: | Brace Lee was the first person I had a fight in my life. I gave him a black eye!!! When I told my friends that I gave Bruce Lee a black eye nobody believe in me! Indeed I did. It happened about primary 5 or 6 at that time. I was playing marbles with a group of friends while he was doing shot put. The problem was he tried to throw his lead ball right into our marble ring. We moved to a new area of the football field and he followed us throwing his heavy lead ball right into the middle of our marble games. We pleaded with him not to spoil our game but he refused. Eventually I got so mad that I attached him physically, the first time in my life. I had never fought anymore fight in my life! Knowing Bruce Lee’s past behaviour in school (I thought) the principal did not punish me at all. His brother, Lee Chung Sum my classmate was not angry with me and I continue to be his and Bruce’s friend especially within the Boy Scout 17th Kowloon. I suppose that his father got him to learn Chinese boxing after that incident. See my contribution to his bright future! Ha! Ha! Ha! I remember visiting his home or where he was practising his Wing Chun Boxing(?) with a type of wooden stilt and a few branches extending out from the main wooden post. I also remember him presending good acting during our normal campfire evening during the Scout camping nights. I was impressed with his acting as a monkey trainer getting his monkey to dance with a rope around its neck. Later on I tried to imitate that particular act with serious flop. “Wor Chun Kiang Si Dai Li Nai (I bring you all the way from Kiang Si to do the dancing etc…)” My acting skill was far behind his that nobody in the audience laughed at all! Bruce was a good actor and fighter in his earlier years. I gave him a black eye only because he had not started learning his Kung Fu. I miss him and all the fine time together during the Scouting contact. |
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A Requiem Mass for Mr. John Richard Lee, our beloved teacher and loyal old boy, was held on 10th December 2003. JR Lee, as he is usually referred to, passed away on 21st November 2003. The requiem mass was attended by Mr Lee’s family, Brother Thomas, Brother Patrick and over 30 old boys in the School Chapel. A special Memorial Book with 73 messages from old boys all over the world was presented to his family.
Contributed by: | Brian Ho 2014-01-22 10:34:58 |
Description: | Mr Lee was my formmaster of 5S2 in 1973. Every day, he delivered a nice short story to the class first thing in the morning. Many stories were about life, in addition to augmented English instruction. Mr Lee stressed that, if he did not teach us the proper way, other people in the workplace would laugh behind us instead of correcting us. |
Contributed by: | Edwin Kwok 2009-11-16 17:57:55 |
Description: | “STUDY YOUR SPECIAL BOOK AND YOU WILL GET CREDIT!” I FOLLOWED HIS INSTRUCTION AND I GOT THE CREDIT IN THE EXAMINATION. LEARNING FROM HIS ENTHUSIASTIC WAY OF TEACHING, I GOT MORE CREDITS IN MY LIFE. THANKS FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART! |
Contributed by: | Matthew WU 2007-06-23 11:18:05 |
Description: | I echo K Leung’s description on Mr Lee. He has his unique and effective way of teaching English. He bought different items to class and taught us a new word. One stunning example of the items was an axe. The other thing is that, he taught us by our mistakes and asked us to write it down in a “Special book”. My “special books” are still well kept at home. Thanks Mr Lee. Class of 5D 1982. |
Contributed by: | K Leung 2005-10-01 15:42:08 |
Description: | John Richard Lee is the first teacher who really taught me how to make good use of a Dictionary. He always insisted that we should look up a dictionary when in doubt of the meaning, pronunciation or where the stress should rest…thus correcting a lot of our mistakes and most importantly, he taught us to how to learn for ourselves. Thanks again my teacher, I’ll always remember you as an insisting and enlightening teacher. Class of S.4 1978 |
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Peter Lee (58), second from left
Peter Lee (58), the elder brother of Bruce Lee (60) and Robert Lee (66), passed away of a heart attack on 3rd September 2008 at the age of 69. Peter’s Chinese name was Lee Chung Sum. Peter is arguably one of the all-time greatest fencers of our school. He was the Hong Kong colony champion, and among other competitions, he represented Hong Kong in the Commonwealth Games in Wales, United Kingdom, in 1958. Quoting from the “Sons of La Salle” school history book relating to Peter and his fencing team: – quote – La Salle began fencing in the late 50s, and won the Championship in the first interschool Fencing Competition in March 1958. Peter Lee (58), the elder brother of Bruce Lee, was the Colony Champion-at-Arms, and represented Hong Kong on a number of occasions. Peter was both fencer and coach to the La Salle Fencing Team, which later started a streak of winning the Interschool Fencing Championship from 1968,, amassing eleven victories in the next thirteen years. – unquote – Peter was not only a top athlete, but also a scholar. He worked in the government as an Assistant Director of the then Royal Observatory. He later migrated to Australia. Peter also taught in La Salle College for a time in the 1960s. Peter had two brothers and also two sisters. May Peter’s soul rest in peace. In the fencers photo, Peter is the second student from the right. In the group photo of the staff of the Royal Observatory (1983), Peter is fourth seated person from the right, with a hallmark La Salle student photo pose of crossed arms. (Old Boys, please offer any additional information on Peter, as we currently do not have much more. 8th September 2008) PS: thanks to Clement Chan (87) for pointing out some errors in the information, which have been rectified.
Contributed by: | djuro george madjarevic 2013-09-13 17:42:47 |
Description: | please,i need more information about peter lee and bruce jun fan lee school days. and more true facts! thanks and heartly greetings from island of krk north dalmatia croatia europe |
Contributed by: | Clement Chan (1987) 2008-09-11 00:18:05 |
Description: | Two more photos of Peter can be found here: http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/news/2004/pre0218c.htm |
Contributed by: | Clement Chan (1987) 2008-09-09 10:58:54 |
Description: | According to the recent interview of his ex-wife, Mary Cheung, Peter was only Assistant Director but not the “Head” of the Royal Observatory. Another proof is as follows: http://www.hko.gov.hk/abouthko/history/directors_c.htm The Directors were all Britons during Peter’s serving period. But we can also locate him in this old photo as follows: http://www.hko.gov.hk/abouthko/history/photos/gp_1983.jpg The gentleman who sit at the fourth from right is obviously Peter. May he rest in peace. |
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Contributed by: | Lee Fong 2004-06-28 19:05:55 |
Description: | Was Lawrence a Physics teacher? I thought he’s a Science teacher. Some teachers said he’s an adept martial fighter and a Chi Kung master. When RE teacher Kwok sir suffered from diabetes, Leung used Chi Kung to heal him. |
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The following was shared by Paul Liu (87), posted by Constantine Au (87) on 23-Sep-2002 Dear All LaSallians, (especially those from class of 1987) Our dear friend, Li Siu Hung Gabriel (class of 1987), (also known as So Gwa Gwa) our Valedictorian (if we have that kind of a tradition, he would have been the one, as he is the one having 8As and 1B in HKCEE) passed away on 29th August, 2002. He was a Ph.D. Graduate in Applied Physics from Stanford University and have co-founded Bandwidth9 Inc. in Pala Alto. After suffering from Glioblastoma Multiforme (a form of Brian Cancer) for two years, God finally set him free and wanted him back in Heaven. May he rest in peace.
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Ronald Douglas Maxwell (aka Roy) was a student of La Salle College in the 1930s. Like many young men in Hong Kong in the early 1940s, he joined the Hong Kong Volunteer Defense Corps (HKVDC) to defend Hong Kong against Japanese invasion in December 1941. Roy was Eurasian, and belonged to No.3 Company, where many other Lasallians were posted.
During the battle against the invading Japanese, on 23 December 1941, Roy was with his company in Wanchai guarding a post, and he kept looking out for the Japanese invaders. Arthur Gomes (33) recalls that Roy’s fellow soldiers told him to keep his head down, as there were Japanese snipers around. Before he had a chance to listen, Roy was shot in the head by a Japanese sniper and died immediately.
Three of his fellow comrades, including George Roylance and William (Willie) Sprinkle (St Joseph’s OBs) carried his body to Club Lusitano in Central, and consulted the commander on what to do. On checking the records, it was Roy’s wish to be buried in a Church ground. The closest church was the St John’s (Anglican) Cathedral along Garden Road, and so they brought the body there. There they found a foxhole (a defensive fighting positions large enough for a soldier’s entire body and his equipment), and so they deepened the hole and lay Roy’s body to rest there.
After the war in 1945, Roy’s family was ask if they wished to relocate Roy’s remains to the Sai Wan Commonwealth War Cemetery. Roy’s mother did not prefer the relocation as she would be farther away from the grave and would not be able to visit it regularly. Her wishes were respected, and Roy’s remains stayed where they were first laid to rest.
Even though the grounds was an Anglican Church, Roy was in fact a Roman Catholic, like many of his Lasallian classmates. According to the Church, it is the only known grave there.
According to Arthur Gomes (33) a gravestone was prepared for Roy at Sai Wan Commonwealth War Cemetery, but since his remains were not moved, his grave there remained empty, and the grave stone there states that he is buried within the Cathedral grounds.
In the book, “Streets-Exploring Hong Kong Island”, author Jason Wordie shared the following:
Roy Maxwell’s grave
Within the grounds of the Cathedral, under a spreading tree and surrounded by low chain railing, lies the grave of Private Roy Maxwell, a local Eurasian serving in the Hong Kong Volunteer Defense Corps, who was killed in Wan Chai on 23 December 1941, two days before the British surrendered to the Japanese.
Maxwell was buried here shortly afterwards by three of his fellow Volunteers who were with him when he was killed. Surrounded by a low chain-mail fence, Maxwell’s is the only known grave in the Cathedral precinct. Maxwell has another gravestone at Sai Wan Commonwealth War Cemetery, which records that he is buried within the cathedral grounds.
End of quote
Here are details found on Maxwell in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission:
Son of Mrs. C.E. Maxwell of Kowloon, Hong Kong. Alternative Commemoration – buried in Hong Kong (St. John’s) Cathedral Grounds.
Nationality: United Kingdom
Rank: Private
Regiment/Service: Hong Kong Volunteer Defense Corps
Age: 22
Date of Death: 23/12/1941
Service No: 3176
Additional information: Son of Mrs. C.E. Maxwell of Kowloon, Hong Kong. Alternative Commemoration – buried in Hong Kong (St. John’s) Cathedral Grounds.
Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead
Grave/Memorial Reference: IX. E. 21.
Cemetery: SAI WAN WAR CEMETERY
An anecdote from Arthur Gomes: although Roy was Eurasian, he had dark hair and had a Chinese look.
At the time of writing this section (13 December 2006), Roy’s elder sister, Gladys and younger sister, Nancy, are together living in the USA. Two other sisters, Kathleen and Connie, and Roy’s parents, have passed away.
Updated by Mark Huang (85) on 13 December 2006.
April 2010 update
The grave of Maxwell was redone in February 2010.
Source of Grave Stone photo:
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Maxwell_Tombstone.jpg
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Message from Charles Chan, President of LSCOBA 2009-10
Dr. William MONG, Man-wai RIP
Posted by: CHAN Kit Ying, Charles (77)
Date: July 22, 2010 05:07PM
It is with a heavy heart that I relay this piece of very sad news: Dr. William Mong Man-wai, loyal old boy, stern supporter and benefactor of La Salle passed away peacefully yesterday, 21st July 2010, with his family by his side. Known to many of us as William Si-hing or Uncle Mong, he studied in La Salle College from late thirties to mid-forties. He was a successful entrepreneur and benevolent philanthropist in every meaning of the words, having founded the thriving Shun Hing Group in the fifties as the sole agent of Panasonic (aka National) products in the territory and the charitable Shun Hing Foundation in 1984 which counts many educational establishments as recipients of his good deeds, with La Salle a special beneficiary, in Hong Kong and China. His keen business senses were legendary and in particular, his involvement in popularizing the electric rice cookers amongst the Chinese population is now folklore in the industry. I have met him on numerous occasions and he was always unfailingly humble, sincere and approachable, a true role model for all La Salle boys.
Uncle Mong was the first of three generations of Lasallian. One of his sons, David Mong Tak-yeung, is an OBA Past President and David’s son, is now studying in La Salle Primary. David is continuing his father’s good work, both in business and charities, and is actively contributing to the Lasallian community, financial or otherwise.
With Uncle Mong’s passing, we have lost a great Lasallian. May his soul rest in peace and may we offer our heartfelt condolences to his family.
Sincerely,
Charles K. Chan
President 2009-10
LSCOBA
蒙民偉以電飯煲起家獲頒鄉發金紫荊星章
21.07.2010
有”電器大王”稱號的信興集團創辦人及主席蒙民偉在養和醫院逝世,終年82歲;信興集團發出新聞稿指,蒙民偉因病在養和醫院留醫多月,各大名醫協力診治,辭世時甚為安祥,家人子女均在身旁。 蒙民偉在1953年成立信興行,銷售樂聲牌產品,他當時要逐家戶推銷電飯煲,亦因此被稱為”電飯煲大王”,信興經歷半個世紀發展,由一間原本祗有三人的小公司,發展成為目前有超過一千七百名員工的集團,他熱心支持內地及本港的教育等公益事業,多年來捐款逾超過5億元,北京清華大學、本地多所大學和中學都有大樓及設施以他名字命名,零六年獲特區政府頒發金紫荊星章。
The following report from Wen Wei Po (文匯報) offers some background to Mong’s life and philanthropy deeds.
熱心教育行善 捐款逾5億
【本報訊】除了被外界稱為「電器大王」外,蒙民偉亦積極參與公益事業。早在1981年,蒙民偉已出任「香港明愛基金」籌款委員會主席,1984至87年期間,擔任「香港公益金」理事。及後他在1984年成立「信興教育及慈善基金」,熱心支持內地及本港的教育、醫療、康樂、體育及環保等公益事業,多年來捐款逾5億元。
在各項公益事業上,他特別支持教育事業,這與蒙在求學階段正值日軍侵華,令其完成學業飽經辛酸有關。在第二次世界大戰爆發前,蒙民偉曾就讀於香港喇沙書院,日治時期他到廣州繼續了一年學業。1945年舉家遷返香港,蒙民偉於1946年重返喇沙完成最後一年高中課程,並參加清華大學入學試,獲取錄到北京選修航空工程,其後卻因戰爭而被迫中斷學業,並返港加入叔父的公司工作。
留學日本奠定貿易根基
1949年下半年蒙民偉被父親送往日本留學,雖然父母均能操流利日語,但由於日本侵華,中國人痛恨日本人,為怕被人誤會,兩人出外絕不會說日語,在家中大部分時間亦說粵語,而孩子們則全部使用粵語,故此蒙民偉剛到日本時連一個日本字母亦不會,寄居於父親三菱舊同事原清(Hara Kiyoshi)在東銀座的家中,年已22歲的他獲安排入讀千代田小學,被校內的小朋友稱為「大阿哥」(Oniichaman),僅用了1個月便唸完一年級,花了6個月便唸完小學課程,練得一口流利日語,並奠定了他與日本人做生意的根基。
對港高等教育貢獻重大
多年以來,信興教育及慈善基金對香港高等教育作出很大貢獻,在香港城市大學、香港理工大學、嶺南大學及香港中文大學校園內都有以「蒙民偉」為命名的大樓。
同時,基金亦向上海交通大學、北京大學、清華大學、南京大學、浙江大學、大連大學及英國劍橋大學等作出資助。他生前接受訪問時曾表示,「我很重視教育,所以用自己的名去命名,並非為名,而是希望鼓勵更多人對教育作出捐獻。」
蒙民偉是「喇沙仔」,但很少人知道蒙家三代均與名校喇沙書院有關。除了蒙民偉是喇沙舊生,其子蒙德揚及蒙德揚的兒子也入讀喇沙,故多年來蒙家上下對喇沙均十分支持,蒙德揚更曾於1997至98年擔任喇沙舊生會會長。
Contributed by: | Peter T Cheung (81) 2010-07-23 11:51:33 |
Description: | May Mr. Mong’s soul rest in peace. He is a legend. His name “Mong” and “National” & “Panasonic” will always be remembered in our minds. Deepest condolences and sympathy to the Mong’s family, especially to David who is so active in La Salle community. With sympathy, Peter Cheung (81) |
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Old Boy Peter Ma (70) shared the following (excerpted): I would like to let you know that one of ours – Thomas Moy Chi Ming, MD, class of 1970 just passed away after loosing his fight with cancer on Sat. Nov 10 (2001). Dr. Moy was a Gastroenterologist practicing in ChinaTown, New York. He emigrated to NY City 1969 after completing Form 4 at La Salle College. He started La Salle as a Primary 1 student in the year 1959. He is survived by his parents, 2 brothers & one sister, his wife Fannie & his 4 yr old son William. Please join us to pray for our brother, Thomas’ soul, and for Thomas’ family, in particular his parents, wife Fannie and young son William. May his soul Rest in Peace. The Wake was held on Nov 15, 2001 at N G Fook Funerals Inc., 36 Mulberry St., N.Y. The Funeral Mass was held on Friday Nov 16, 10 am at Transfiguration Catholic Church, 29 Motts St, New York, N.Y.10013. The Webmasters of LSCOBA.com received the above message from Peter Ma Lun Yan, MD (1970) on 13 November 2001.
Contributed by: | Stephen Lee 2006-08-11 05:21:53 |
Description: | Tommy was a gentle soul, I remember him as a fun loving, free loving fellow scout in the mid sixties. Those were the days. As another fellow scout, also of his profession, said, on relaying to us the sad news several years ago: only the good die young. He will be remembered. |
Contributed by: | Louis Kam 2004-08-25 09:46:25 |
Description: | I miss “Moy Chi” also as a fellow boy scout in our 17th troop back in the 60’s. |
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The following was offered by Yee Sheung’s wife Mamie Kam-Ng. ~ July 2011
Yee went home to his heavenly family at age 57. He leaves his beloved wife Mamie, son John (Taneisha), daughter Anna, granddaughter Simone, four brothers, two sisters, and a large extended family.
Yee attended La Salle during 1964-1970 and was known for his Tai Chi expertise and taking top place in numerous bicycle races. He then went to the United State to study and received his BS degree in Engineering Physics from University of Illinois, MS degree in Electrical Engineering and PhD degree in Physics from Pennsylvania State University. Upon graduation, he accepted employment with Kodak. He has since held positions as Research Scientist, Chief Engineer, and Intellectual Property Manager. Yee was a Kodak Distinguished Inventor with 108 issued patents and several applications pending. His inventions are in areas of imaging and printing technologies.
He was a member of American Physical Society, New York Academy of Sciences, American Association for the Advancement of Sciences, SPIE, IS&T and senior member of IEEE. Yee was active in International Standards and held positions in that organization as Project Editor, Convener, and Liaison Officer. For his professional achievements, he has received INCITS awards, IS&T Fellowship, and the Chester Carlson Award.
Yee had many interests in addition to an exceptional career. He was an avid cyclist and was second alternate on the Relay Cycling team that represented Hong Kong in the 1968 Olympics. He was a Cub Scouts den leader, Boy Scouts merit badge counselor, and was very involved in youth activities when his children were young. Yee stood out with his infinite high energy, sense of humor, and the ability to overcome challenges. He touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all who loved him.
May Yee’s life story from a humble secondary school student to a world class scientist be an inspiration to everyone affiliated with La Salle College.
PS1: Ng Yee Sheung’s official name was Ng Yee Seung (or Ng Yee-Seung)
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Brother Henry Pang was born on 14th April 1920, in Haifung, Guangdong, China. He studied in La Salle College and joined the Juniorate with Brother Anthony Cheung. He entered the Novitiate of the De La Salle Brothers in Malaysia in May 1939. After finishing his religious and professional formation in 1945, Brother Henry taught mainly in Taiping, Malaysia. In 1955 Brother Henry was conferred with a B.A. degree from the University of London. La Salle Primary School (LSPS) was established in 1957 to serve as a feeder school to La Salle College and Brother Henry became her first Headmaster. LSPS quickly established itself as the leading Catholic Primary School in Hong Kong. Brother Henry remained as the Headmaster until his retirement in August 1984. He adopted the holistic approach of education – physical, spiritual, intellectual, moral and aesthetic. He practiced great devotion to Mary and was a spiritual director of the Legion of Mary. He was active in developing the Scout movement of Hong Kong. His active life included a keen interest in painting and calligraphy. During his retirement there was always a constant stream of visitors seeking his company and advice. With great faith, Brother Henry faced a high-risk heart surgery at St. Teresa’s Hospital, Hong Kong. After regaining consciousness, he spoke, laughed and joked until the end. Brother Henry died in St. Teresa’s Hospital, Hong Kong on Saturday, 22nd May 1993.
Contributed by: | Joseph Poon (70) 2009-11-18 12:34:43 |
Description: | Brother Henry, Thank you. As usual, I engage a 40 days retreat between November 11 and December 21. The spiritual exercise is for giving thanks the 10 years we have passed, help us, help us to sail smoothly again for another 10 years. Perhaps the world will change quite a bit after this, please, look upon your sons of La Salle to see that their courage shall not fail, we pray to thee that your intercession always be warm and timely. Amen. |
Contributed by: | Robert Yuen Kar Ngai (71) 2009-01-18 16:02:15 |
Description: | Brother Henry admitted me to Primary One of LSPS in 1960. He was an excellent Headmaster and aroused the ‘fighting spirit’ among the primary school students. While I was in Primary Six, just before the SSEE, Brother Henry organised a one day picnic to Sai Kung for our class of P.6C, to reduce our mental tension for the dreaded examination. He would be remembered by thousands of grateful students from La Salle Primary School. |
Contributed by: | Joseph Poon (70) 2008-11-04 15:01:44 |
Description: | I met Brother Henry when I was 7, in 1959. He taught me humility by showing Jesus washing the feet of the apostles during the Last Supper. In 1963 there was an apparation of Blessed Virgin Mary in LSPS, a bishop was dispatched from Taiwan to investigate. Where Our Lady appears, Satan is not far away, 1966, the LSPS wall collapsed, killing 4 people, one of them was a Form 2 student, Mok Lai Yown. Padre Pio (Saint Pio canonized on 2002 June 15) came to Hong Kong in October of the same year. Padre Pio was known to be an exorcist. LSPS is a very special place, and Brother Henry is a very special catholic. I am sure, Saint Pio and Brother Henry are in heaven, praying for all boys of La Salle. Thank You, Brother Henry. You will always be remembered in the month of November. |
Contributed by: | Johanis — J. Sudama Sasraandjaja CISA (’56-’59) Jakarta Indonesia 2007-12-07 11:50:05 |
Description: | Thank you again for this remembrance. The last time I visited Bro. Henry, he was sick in bed with swollen legs. He kindly gave me some excellent calligraphies. He was a kind and dynamic person. Bro. Felix Sheehan and Bro. Henry provided me excellent lodging at the Brothers’ House, Perth Street, during my half year waiting for taking the Hongkong School Exam. I dearly remember them both. |
Contributed by: | Bill Foo (71) 2005-11-17 03:27:41 |
Description: | In 1966, I fell victim to Bro. Henry’s cane. I was caught whispering to a LSPS classmate. A minor offense, but because I was a class prefect in Primary 5, Bro Henry showed us that no one was above discipline–an important lesson in life. I left for the United States in 1968 (while attending LSC Form 2) and returned for a visit in 1989. Brother Henry presented my brother and I with some of his personal water color paintings which he had stored in his closet. To this day my brother has them on display at his home in Los Angeles. |
Contributed by: | Kenneth Young (88) 2004-10-15 13:38:10 |
Description: | I remember after my promotion to Form One, I met Bro. Henry while playing tennis at LSC. He was at the swimming pool next to the court. He asked me to come over to apply ointment to sooth his leg muscle which I did it. He said, ‘You are going to be a doctor when you grow up’. Though it did not turn out that way, I’d never forget this incident. I think I never expressed how much I want to thank him. |
Contributed by: | Clement Chan (87) 2004-07-03 12:51:59 |
Description: | Bro.Henry was also an old boy of SJC and LSC (1st or 2nd year of the school) in early 1930s. Without LSPS, LSC will be just another Catholic school in HK. We owe so much to him. |
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The following was posted by Peter Choy (73) on 15-Nov-1999 It is with deepest sorrow that I post this message, I just received very sad news that one of our chapter’s founding memebers Francis Sim (50) has passed away today. Francis – MAY YOU REST IN PEACE Peter Choy (73)
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A former senior government Official, Mr Peter Tsao passed away in 6 June 2005, in Thailand. Peter Kwang Yung Tsao CBE (Chinese: 曹廣榮) was a career civil servant of Hong Kong Tsao was Secretary for Administrative Services and Information (行政司) and Secretary for Home Affairs (政務司) of colonial Hong Kong Government from 1985 to 1991. He was the first ethnic Chinese person to be in a secretary-level position during colonial administration. He was described as “Bad Boy Tsao” in headlines in 1986 when he was posted to Brussels as representative for Hong Kong trade relations with the European Union.
1933 – born in Shanghai
1950 – emigrated to Hong Kong, educated at La Salle College and St. Joseph’s College
1955 – worked at Royal Observatory as computing officer (grade III), later worked as hygiene officer and assistant trade officer at the government
1979 – Director of Trade, Industry and Customs
1981 – Director of Industry
1983 – Director of Information Services
1986 – Representative to Brussels
1986 – Secretary for Administrative Services and Information
1989 – CBE
1990 – Secretary for Home Affairs – ranking fourth in the colonial hierarchy
1991 – Retired
2005 – died in Thailand
Contributed by: | Clement Chan (87) 2005-08-13 15:50:23 |
Description: | Received from the respectable Peter Leung (52),the Honourary President of LSOBA, Toronto, Canada.The details is as follows: Tsao Kwang Yung, Peter applied and was admitted to matriculation class, Lower six, in 1954-55. He was in Brother Hugues Class. stayed there for about two to three months. His father was a high ranked Health Officer. Knowing that there was a vacancy in the Department, he told his son to quit studying and join Government service. The rest is history. Peter Tsao had a brother who also studied in La Salle. |
Contributed by: | Clement Chan (87) 2005-08-02 13:07:49 |
Description: | SJCOBA says the late Mr. Tsao graduated from Class of 1954 of SJC. |
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Robert Yuen (71) shared the following message on 2 June 2001 I learn with great regret from Mr. Kenneth Yu, a former teacher of lsc and an old boy that Mr. Robert Tsui has passed away recently of an heart attack. Robert was the Head Prefect of the School in the early ’70s and was a staunch supporter of the functions of the Old Boy Association. May his kind soul rest in peace.
Biography
The story of the 2nd President of LSOBA Peter Ulrich (1916 ~ 1941)
Peter Hans Amandus Ulrich was born in 1916 to Peter (Sr.) and Berta (nee Gottsche) Ulrich of Bangkok, Thailand. Peter was a graduate of La Salle College’s class of 1935. Therefore his studies should have commenced before LSC was opened in January 1932, and thus he may have studied in St. Joseph’s Branch School, the forerunner of LSC located in Chatham Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, or in St. Joseph’s College, LSC’s sister school on Hong Kong Island.
In 1935, six government scholarships were awarded to the top matriculation students in Hong Kong. Of the six prizes, LSC took the first three, and Peter was the top student in Hong Kong with six distinctions. Two other Lasallians, Louis Allaye Chan (five distinctions) and Roland Soares (three distinctions), came second and third respectively. Louis was the founding President of LSOBA (the original name of the OBA is La Salle Old Boys’ Association) in 1939.
Peter went on to study in the University of Hong Kong, and after a four year course, he graduated in 1939, and he probably immediately joined LSC as a teacher. A remark from the book ‘Dispersal and Renewal Hong Kong University during the War Years’ by Clifford N. Matthews and Oswald Cheung, mentions that recipients of Government Scholarships were under an obligation to become teachers for a period after their graduation.
Old boys who studied in LSC before the war remember Peter as an all rounded student, and subsequently a passionate staff member. He was always busy with something for the school, and was frequently around the campus long after school hours, coaching students here, or offering help with other activities there. He was much loved by his students.
One year after his former classmate Louis Allaye Chan became the founding President of the LSOBA, Peter received the baton and became the second President of the OBA in 1941.
Meanwhile, all in the Hong Kong colony were tense with the threat of a Japanese onslaught. Many foreigners sent the women and children of the families away from Hong Kong, before the feared attack materialized, and the government passed the ‘Compulsory Service Ordinance’ around June 1939, requiring all male citizens of European extraction and who were of military age to join one of the essential defense services. A grace period was provided to encourage people to join their chosen services voluntarily, after which, those who had not volunteered would be conscripted. The Government Gazette issued on 15th September 1939 reads the name of Peter as being conscripted.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission records that Peter Ulrich served as a gunner with the 5th Anti-Aircraft (A.A.) Battery of the HK Volunteer Defense Corps (HKVDC). The 5th A.A. was responsible to manage the Anti-Aircraft gun at Sai Wan Fort which is very close to Lyemun (the modern spelling is Lei Yue Mun) Barracks, which have in recently years been converted into to a Park and Holiday Village. The position was a crucial point for the defense of the Hong Kong Island and where the Japanese concentrated their forces. Subjected to constant shelling and bombing since the attacks commenced, the Japanese overpowered the unit.
Eleven days into the Japanese attack of Hong Kong from the New Territories, in the evening of 18th December 1941, at around 9:30 pm, the Japanese finally succeeded in landing on Hong Kong Island. Not long afterwards, the Japanese overran 5th A.A. position. Some 30 men of the unit escaped, leaving behind those wounded or dead from the fighting. Fourteen men from the unit were then captured by the Japanese, and were led out and stabbed one by one. This was the first known massacre carried out by the Japanese in the battle of Hong Kong.
Peter was killed on 18th December 1941, at tender age of 25. Apart from Peter, two other Lasallians in the 5th A.A. were among the twenty killed. They were Peter’s younger brother, Albert Ulrich; and Manuel Heleodoro Ozorio.
The bodies of the twenty soldiers of the 5th A.A. were missing until they were discovered in a trench nearby the unit after the Japanese surrender in 1945. In the book ‘Not the Slightest Chance’, the author, Tony Banham states that out of the twenty dead in the position, six were killed in the initial fighting, thus were not victims in the massacre. It may forever remain a mystery whether old boys Peter, Albert and Manuel belonged to the six or the rest of the fourteen.
Graves of these three old boys, plus Edward Filomeno Hyndman, also of the HKVDC, are in the Stanley Military Cemetery. As a small consolation to those who were dear to the Ulrich’s, Peter’s grave stands side by side with Albert, his brother’s grave. This memoir was published 68 years since the death of Peter, and 15 other war dead old boys and staff, and also one Lasallian Brother, Br. Peter Damian Whealan, and we pray for their souls and for their eternal rest in the house of God. We also pray for those who fought bravely and selflessly to defend Hong Kong.
For your tomorrow, we gave our today.
~ John Maxwell Edmonds, circa WWI Heritage Sub-Committee
LSCOBA
Written in December 2009
PS:The LSCOBA is grateful to Elden Lai (82) who researched into the history of Peter Ulrich and other war dead Lasallians, and who supplied most of the above information.
The photo shows the graves of Peter and his brother Albert in Stanley Military Cemetery.
Biography
Dr. James Wong (58), a talented and renowned composer, lyricist and writer. “Jim Suk” passed away in Hong Kong on 24 November 2004. A Memorial Booklet about him could be downloaded at http://www.wongjim.com/images/James_book.pdf 黃 霑 曾 經 從 事 電 視 、 電 影 、 廣 告 、 音 樂 以 及 寫 作 工 作 , 所 以 他 絕 對 稱 得 上 是 一 位 多 媒 體 工 作 人 。 在 音 樂 的 成 就 上 更 獲 獎 無 數 , 其 中 以 一 九 九 一 年 的 成 績 最 為 輝 煌 , 當 年 他 連 獲 香 港 樂 壇 九 大 獎 項 : 金 針 獎 、 最 佳 唱 片 監 製 、 最 佳 作 曲 、 最 佳 歌 詞 、 金 曲 金 獎 等 多 個 大 獎 。 (蘋果日報 2004/11/24)
Contributed by: | Mark Huang (85) 2005-10-19 17:32:18 |
Description: | The obituary presented by Jack So (58?) for James Wong can be found here. http://web.hku.hk/~daaobeta/memoir08.html |
Contributed by: | Chan Yuk Cheung (1958) 2004-12-23 12:52:33 |
Description: | Dear Jum Sum, I missed you. My tears cannot but well up in my eyes while typing onto the computer. We spent eight long years together in La Salle and in each other’s home as we were both living at Tai Po Road. I remember you doing your Tai Chi at the veranda of your home sweating profusely. I can still remember the sweet smell of the home-made wine by your father who was forever soft and kind. Being poor in Chinese, I was there watching you and your two brothers challenging each other in filling in the words for the Chinese crossward puzzle during the primary school years. The noise you made while practising your drum at my home still hovers over my ears. The first concert I attended was the harmonica final competition when your Quartet presentation of Mozart’s Serenade in G took the first prize for La Salle. You gave me a few lessons on the harmonic before I left HK after graduating F5. These experiences brought a lot of musical joy and spirits to me and my four children. Through your teacher Leung Yat Chiu, I was able to start the harmonica bands at St Joseph’s College both in Hong Kong and Penang, Malaysia. I saw you trying hard to complete the first song your wrote for a Maryknoll girl in Form 4 and the numerous submissions to the Students’ Weekly News in the secondary school. Yes, you are gifted and know how to get on to the HK people by flowing with their current, bringing them joy via their interests and craze. People may be offened by your use of sex as a channel to get attention, but I think that is only the practice of the trade of PR. Even Chuang Tzu (350 BC) recommended us to act like cows or horses if that is what they want in order to get on to them. I do appreciate your creativity especially in your contribution in elevating the Cantonese lyric writing of the 60s’ and I still enjoy the Chinese you wrote for “It’s a small small world”. Why should you go away so soon? You have not done enough for our younger generation both in terms of writing songs for the kids as well as helping them to be creative like yourself! I am really angry with you! After my departure from the La Salle College community for 46 years, via the news of your death I came to meet our classmates of 1958. I was surprised to learn that our classmate HL Lee spoke to you at 12.56 at the minutes of your departure in his dream talking to you about helping the HK younger generation. Being a clinical psychologist, I was asked by the group of 12 Lasallians to interprete that dream! “James Wong is asking you to help to continue his work of helping the younger set.” “Why me?” Mr. Lee said. “Well, you were the contact between him and the class of 1958 and he promised you that he would see you in future a few years back. He is keeping his promise and that amongst those present, you are the best person in terms of availability of resources.” James Wong might have passed away, but his spirit of joy and creativity is still with us. To carry on his good work some concrete action should be taken, like a special fund for training the younger generation to be more creative. Those who wish to help may contact me [email protected] or the current (2004-05) OBA chairman Dr. Bernard Kong. |
Contributed by: | Benjamin Tat Bun Ng (’62) 2004-12-09 13:23:42 |
Description: | Although I didn’t know much about James as I had left HK in 1963, but every Hong Kongese I have recently run into not only knew him very well but revered him greatly. So it seems that he has touched many a Hong Kongese’s heart. May James rest in peace, and his family will he in my prayers. |
Contributed by: | Quintin Kwok (87) 2004-12-08 15:09:22 |
Description: | James was a great talent. His lyrics touched the hearts of everyone and will be remembered for generations to come. While people of Hong Kong and the world mourn his passing, let us all say a little prayer for his family and loved ones. |
Contributed by: | Charles Tsang (83) 2004-12-08 14:38:20 |
Description: | Like other old boys who graduated from the early 80’s, I grew up along with the songs written by Dr. Wong. I was crazy enough to compile (hand written) a song book which documented 340 Chinese songs back in 1985. Of course, it was filled with many many masterpieces written by Dr. Wong. His songs touched my heart. His language skill was so good that just a simple sentence could mean a lot to me. We will remember what you said James: “Friends should see each others for no specific reason”. Eventhough you were no longer around, you still lived deep inside our heart, as our role model. May you R.I.P. |
Contributed by: | Alexander Cheung (82) 2004-12-08 02:16:29 |
Description: | Never met Dr. Wong, but heard a whole lot about him through the years from my parents, especially my father, who was also a La Salle Boy. I was so looking forward to, perhaps, seeing him at the LSCOBA Christmas Ball with other elder Old Boys on December 3rd, but then got to know of his passing the very night I arrived in Hong Kong from Canada. Very fond memories of Dr. Wong indeed, somehow, even though I had never got to meet him in person. I have sung so many songs he wrote, but the most touching piece I have ever done in front of others has to be the Cantonese La Salle School Song. I felt his pressence when I sang the Chinese School Song he wrote for us at the Christmas Ball last Friday–my trip to Hong Kong was completed and fulfiled. Thanks, Dr. Wong, our See Hing for life; you have left us priceless legacy that cannot be compared. Until then, I remain, yours in La Salle! |
Contributed by: | Arvin Chan (87) 2004-12-07 10:57:45 |
Description: | As the “next generation” of James Wong, I would like to share my personal encounter with the great man when I was still a baby kid. Our family was living in Mei Foo, and one night I was having a high fever. So my parents rushed downstairs to call a taxi, but as it was already 2:00am they waited long without getting one. Then Mr. Wong and his wife (Wa Wa) drove by and noticed us. He immediately stopped his car and asked my parents if there was anything wrong with the kid, and that he could give us a ride to the hospital. It was 2:30am in the morning! As retold by my parents, he offered his assistance in a wholehearted manner, so warm and natural, sincere and humble. We remembered this every time we saw him in the media, in fact we’ll remember his kindness forever. So it was his lifelong motto, pouring love and caring to his friends and even strangers alike without asking for anything in return. Hope he can rest in peace in God’s love. |
Contributed by: | Yeung Hing Kui (62) 2004-12-02 2004-12-02 22:17:15 |
Description: | People see things as they are, and say why. He dreamed things that never were, and say why not. |
Contributed by: | F Tse (80s) 2004-12-02 11:56:24 |
Description: | Dear James, James Wong, or I shall say Dr. James Wong, modern Beethoven, crazy but not stupid, full of maddness but with super creative power, dare to speak up but always make sense, eager to love but understand not all love stories will have a good ending, have the guts to do all the shocking things but also have the courage to admit all the faults….. Just like the song you wrote, you was, are and will always be the “Bright Star” up in the heaven. Well, I don’t usually do something like this, that’s going to a msg board and write…… Thus, I’m 101% believe we all miss you very much, especially your artistic talent. In fact, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation for your lifetime contribution to the Chinese Pop Song Culture. I’m pretty sure all your legendary lyrics + music will be with us as long as time exists. We will not forget you. F Tse (Old Boy) |
Contributed by: | Larry Lee (96) 2004-11-29 02:53:09 |
Description: | Jim Suk, Thanks for the many 金曲 you have written for us, the lay Hong Kong people. We are so proud of you. And we all thank you wholeheartedly for bringing us joy and relieving us from depressions through the tunes and lyrics. Your songs, your words, your humour and your belief in life will long live in our mind. May you rest in peace. With love, Larry Lee (96) |
Contributed by: | Ng Kai Yin (02) 2004-11-28 03:02:10 |
Description: | 為悼念師兄黃霑博士,小弟特意為師兄遺作<滄海一聲笑>譜上新詞。雖然小弟填詞功力尚淺,但一番心意,還請霑師兄笑訥。 調寄《滄海一聲笑》 《霑叔一聲笑》 霑叔一聲笑 聲聲震浪潮 才情橫溢天之驕 知音笑 首首豁達謠 詞魂長伴那香江飄 瀟灑笑 掀刮狂潮 填詞填盡了幾多春曉 香江笑 聲勢嘹 毋忘那萬般不朽朗笑 霑叔,主懷安息 |
Contributed by: | Henry Nip(88) 2004-11-27 01:14:44 |
Description: | 他的歌詞,是留給香港人最大的禮物;[獅子山下]一曲的歌詞在近幾年就已經勉勵了不少在逆境中掙扎的香港人,當然包括我自己在內。 [人生中有歡喜 難免亦常有淚r 我地大家在獅子山下相遇上 總算是歡笑多於唏噓 人生不免崎嶇 難以絕無掛慮 既是同舟在獅子山下且共濟 拋棄區分求共對 放開 彼此心中矛盾 理想一起去追 同舟人 誓相隨 無畏更無懼 同處海角天邊 攜手踏平崎嶇 我地大家用艱辛努力寫下那 不朽香江名句] 願他的靈魂在天主的懷內安息 |
Contributed by: | Raymond Chu (77) 2004-11-27 00:54:37 |
Description: | 黃霑學長與世長辭 同窗無不惋惜 欲譔文以悼之 唯書以洋文 感與學長格格不入 故執塵封之拙筆為學長輓: 文曲現世乃藉香江淪陷 大陸色變移根獅子山下 承循父軌負笈母校黌門 克己復禮而基石定 明德格物乃學有成 年且及冠 初躍在淵 進而無咎 三十既立 鋒芒畢露 翔於天焉 知命而後 大展鴻圖 窈窕淑女 執子之手 莫可久耶 不惑已界 亢極有悔 養性修德 博學鴻儒 有孚在道 花甲有三 蒙主寵召 非完其人 乃全其志 雖終而無悔 唯紅顏禍水 前車未鑒 有負糟糠 然不無憾也 然大情大性 合時熾 離時 昨天種種 未如詩者 不為道也 乎不世之材 凡藝壇北斗 莫有尼於世俗 方有壯憓豁達 比梵谷 放浪不羈 比魯迅 橫眉冷對 眾力於我何有哉 又有幾人能及矣 唯霑學長之豪情放任 既為世之所容 更為世之所慕 此母校所自持之總勝一籌也 我等同門 每藉抬頭向長空求指引 放眼高闊天際望 且見學長徐立於彩雲深處 天國階前 御煙持酒 笑望且有猶豫之聖徒彼得 “仍然能夠 講一聲 我係我” 霑學長玩世不恭之 狂、放、浪、蕩, 行事為人之 志、誠、勇、毅 實不折不扣之喇沙仔寫照 能言人之不諱言 能為人之不屑為 然其所言所為 皆我輩言而不敢鳴 為而不坦誠者是也 雖未敢妄言堪作同門楷模 然能面對世界一切 那怕又如何 忽亦我等皆慕之情操耶 人生朝露 鴻爪留痕 有誤人者 亦誤於人 是非得失 實皆空也 盡心全力 其生不枉 非慕其名 乃傷其類 雖仰其才 亦感其憾 莫其譽 妄誇其名 且憫其情 而恤其委 以撫其憾 以慰其靈 烏呼霑 今而後者 能感我性 可映我情 同輸一脈 復可求也 今祈天主 納兄之靈 天國樂土 再譜新章 爾曲天訟 如於地焉 |
Contributed by: | Paul Wong – 2002 2004-11-27 00:54:22 |
Description: | 為悼念黃霑先生: 英魂迅逝酷驚聞, 良才此世不枉生; 詞情達意傳各土, 高朋眾友苦相陳. 今朝故人雖隔世, 詩詞文賦傳後人. 嗚呼!命如星殞閃即滅, 天壽永不加明人; 哀哉!痛失賢士嘆長恨, 回憶去日又思君. 可憐先生終遠去, 聽 爾 一 笑 一 淚 行. |
Contributed by: | Robert Yuen Kar Ngai (71) 2004-11-26 13:30:54 |
Description: | Your courage and determination to face your last illness should be well remembered by all Hong Kong people in physical and/or psychosocial distress. May your kind soul rest in peace in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
Contributed by: | Vincent Pun – 1981 2004-11-26 11:27:23 |
Description: | Johan, Jim suk is an icon of HK & LSC. We’re all proud of him. He & his songs are parts of our collective memory, just like the Dome and the La Salle spirit and will never be casted away. May God bless you & your family. As you said, may his laughter be with us all. Vincent Pun |
Contributed by: | Francis Cheung 2004-11-26 05:18:14 |
Description: | 黃霑去世 一個絕對大情大性,豪邁奔放o既性情中人!多才多藝,才華橫溢不在話下.霑叔o個手靚詞(滄海一聲笑,上海灘),佢老人家早年o個D獨當一面o既廣告(人頭馬一開,好事自然來),同埋佢o個把獨一無二o既歌聲(滄海一聲笑,道道道)?!試問家我呢一輩邊度有呢D咁全面o既人才呀?! 可能係小弟個人品味問題,就算歌神唱得几好,我硬係覺得首”滄海一聲笑”霑叔係唱得最正,最能唱出o個首歌o既味道! “滄海一聲笑,滔滔兩岸潮,浮沉隨浪,只記今宵!” 願佢老人家安息,o係上面繼續笑傲江湖!!! |
Contributed by: | Kelvin Bao (03) 2004-11-26 01:11:05 |
Description: | You and your music will always live in the hearts of all. Thanks for all the wonderful lyrics, I’m sure they’ll be loved and remembered by generations to come. |
Contributed by: | Charles Li (74) 2004-11-26 01:08:28 |
Description: | Beside Mr. James Wong contribution to the entertainment business in Hong Kong, let’s not forget his influence in the advertising industry during the late 60’s and 70’s. His 3 most famous campaign are still considered to be the text book cases in the Chinese advertising history. ENO Mineral Salt Remy Martin Cognac (VS) Viceroy cigarette poster in the YMT ferry are all long lasting advertising slogans. We are proud to have an advertising giant like Mr. James Wong and may he rest in peace. My condulence to his family. |
Contributed by: | David Lam (1988) 2004-11-25 22:31:00 |
Description: | Jim Suk gave the Hong Kong people laughter, confidence and many precious memories through his lyrics and other works. He also shown us how to be a true La Sallian, and be proud of it. Rest in peace, Jim Suk. As Johan said we will remember you through your laughter, and your role model as a La Sallian. |
Contributed by: | Au Kin Heng Constantine (1987) 2004-11-25 21:22:38 |
Description: | I forgot this point in my previous message. Thanks for Chinese version of our school song: 豪 情 少 年 敢 為 敢 作 一 身 朝 氣 心 向 上 人 行 正 途 艱 危 不 怕 我 會 盡 心 全 力 幹 合 唱: 有 幸 做 好 喇 沙 書 院 友 重 遇 我 往 昔 同 窗 不 管 天 陰 天 晴 日 我 地 齊 聲 將 此 曲 唱 云 云 教 壇 書 堂 精 舍 各 有 當 世 好 印 象 唯 從 有 成 英 雄 榜 看 母 校 突 出 人 共 仰 抬 頭 向 長 空 求 指 引 放 眼 高 闊 天 際 望 昂 昂 志 朝 彩 雲 深 處 與 母 校 青 雲 共 上 同 門 友 誼 因 時 俱 進 當 天 歡 笑 不 變 樣 良 朋 滿 堂 欣 然 相 對 母 校 校 歌 來 合 唱 |
Contributed by: | Peter Lee (93) 2004-11-25 20:38:16 |
Description: | 師兄, 您人雖然離開我們, 但您的精神和信念將會一直陪著我們. |
Contributed by: | Harry Chu (1987) 2004-11-25 19:47:24 |
Description: | My condolences to Johan and your family. Please take good care of them as I am sure that’s what Mr. Wong wanted to see. Your father is a great man. I can’t tell you how sad I heard the news. For years, he has been an icon for us (me) in this communication and creative industry. His skills in writing, especially on the use of modern Chinese words, is what I have been aspiring for a long time. May he rest in peace in God. |
Contributed by: | K.F. Chan (1980) 2004-11-25 19:37:46 |
Description: | When I was a student in La Salle, one of our English teachers, Mr Robert Cheng, told us that Mr James Wong was of his years, when most students would opt for studying English that normally guaranteed a better career prospect. However, Mr James Wong opted for studying Chinese. Mr Robert Cheng told us that it was after years of hard work, the decision of Mr James Wong proved to be right, and his achievement had over-shadowed a lot of others who went in the “normal channel”. The way Mr James Wong excelled in his studies and his career is something Lasallians are proud of, and something Lasallians should learn. May God take good care of Mr James Wong’s soul, and his family, especially our alumni Mr Johan Wong. In Christ, K.F. Chan (1980) |
Contributed by: | Lorencio Shiu Mateo 1993 2004-11-25 19:32:49 |
Description: | I like you very much, you are my role model. May you rest in peace, and best wishes to your family! |
Contributed by: | Willie Wong (84) 2004-11-25 19:27:32 |
Description: | Out of all the Lasallians I have come across, the late Mr. James Wong excelled others by his knowledge in Chinese literature and his impromptu speeches were just unbeatable. We have indeed lost a great son of La Salle. My condolences go to Johan, Ursula and the family. May his soul rest in peace. – Willie – |
Contributed by: | Johan Wong 2004-11-25 18:45:29 |
Description: | I am really moved by all your kind words and tributes to my father. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart. “There are famous schools in plenty, but La Salle is something more.” Long live the La Salle spirit. -johan |
Contributed by: | Andy Cheng 1967 2004-11-25 15:28:02 |
Description: | JIM! We are proud of you as a Lasallian!! May you rest in peace! 2004-11-25 |
Contributed by: | Vitus Leung (80) 2004-11-25 14:57:54 |
Description: | He was pround of being LS Old Boy and we are pround of having him as our “Si Hing”. Long live La Salle Spirit in him… God Bless to him.. |
Contributed by: | Chris Wong (67) 2004-11-25 14:28:59 |
Description: | Thank you for promoting our Cantonese heritage. Hope others will imitate your proud legacy. Cantonese is our cultural heritage, let it shine on earth. Thank you for bringing joy and laughter to the world. |
Contributed by: | Victor Leung (77) 2004-11-25 14:03:15 |
Description: | As Wong Jim’s put this in his own words: ? 鄛 塶 Wong Jim Thanks to such dedicated and loyal La Salle Old Boys, Wong Jim, we now have a chinese school song (that I never knew exist until now). La Salle has cultured many sucessful old boys in the past, but not many as loyal as Wong Jim. “C Hing”, despite your sad passing away, you’ll always be remembered by fellow Lasallian. The old boys will always remember you when we sing the chinese school song, a gift from you that we’ll forever treasure. You are my true hero! |
Contributed by: | Michael Ho 2004-11-25 13:11:37 |
Description: | Mr. Jim Wong was an incredibly talented individual, not only in showbiz but as a human being in our society. We will all miss you. My deepest condolences go to Wong’s family. God Bless. |
Contributed by: | Kenneth Young (88) 2004-11-25 12:31:39 |
Description: | I love the way he made sex a laughing topic. I love the way he didn’t conceal his lust. He is a sex symbol in a certain way. He got guts. |
Contributed by: | Thomas Wong (01) 2004-11-25 10:21:25 |
Description: | May I also offer my condolences to Mr Wong’s family, friends and all of us LaSallians, all of whom must have been depressed by his unexpected passing away. May he rest in peace in the Kingdom of God. |
Contributed by: | Raymond Tang (81) 2004-11-25 09:38:41 |
Description: | 「…無論我有百般對,或者千般錯,全心去承受結果。面對世界一切,那怕會如何?全心保存真的我…」Such a correct attitute towards life! James Wong makes all of us proud to be LaSallites. May your soul rest in peace in God. God Bless you & your family & La Salle. |
Contributed by: | Clement Chan (87) 2004-11-25 09:32:03 |
Description: | James Wong was the first LSC Old Boy I knew when I was a primary school kid.Even before Bruce Lee,he was La Salle to me. “To women,you have to give money or passion.You can’t be reluctant on both.” That’s what he said in a crappy movie in early 1990s.I am not sure whether it was written by him and I strongly believe this philosophy. So long,your La Salle and Hong Kong will always miss you. |
Contributed by: | Bill Wong (66) 2004-11-25 07:35:03 |
Description: | Many La Sallians might not have met James personally, however, his artistic talent, innovative thinking and down-to-earth personality were encroached in the hearts of every La Sallian. His contribution and dedication to the La Salle community and the Hong Kong entertainment industry will forever be remembered and appreciated. My deepest condolences to James’ family and friends. May his soul rest in peace. |
Contributed by: | Paul Wong (1976) 2004-11-25 02:46:04 |
Description: | Wong Jim is always my idol because of his talent and contribution to culture, even before I realize that he is my “Si Hing”. I feel even closer to him and proud to be with him in this Lasallian family. As Johan (his elder son) said, I will always remember his smile (or laugh). May his soul rest in peace and may God bless his family. |
Contributed by: | Louis Law (1970) 2004-11-25 00:52:33 |
Description: | A Man For All Seasons A Renaissance Man A Maverick… What would be the best way to underscore such a colourful life enjoyed by our late Wong Jim? It is also interesting to note that Wong Jim received his education in Hong Kong and yet excel in writing Chinese lyrics for so many famed songs. I would be interested to learn what had happened to him at his school days while at La Salle. I leave that to the 50’s “Si Hing” to tell us more. To my knowledge, his close association with Leung Yat Chiu, the late harmonica maestro who assisted the school harmonica band at that time, helped shape his passion with music and the show business. Most important of all, his relentless drive to do the best is a hallmark that we should all emulate. That’s really something more for us Lasallian to be proud of! |
Contributed by: | Anthony Tung 1997 2004-11-25 00:47:40 |
Description: | I had a chance to go to the same class with him when he was studying master in HKU. We were attending the class of Hong Kong Popular Culture. You would never forget his voice and his way to laugh. May his soul rest in peace. |
Contributed by: | Au Kin Heng Constantine (1987) 2004-11-25 00:46:07 |
Description: | The Hong Kong citizens will always remember you. Lasallians will always be grateful to your contributions to LSC and LSCOBA. May you rest in peace. May God bless your family. |
Contributed by: | Cecil Kwong (97) 2004-11-25 00:28:11 |
Description: | We are really thankful for his numerous contributions, especially the Chinese lyrics of the school song. |
Contributed by: | Mark Huang (85) 2004-11-25 00:24:55 |
Description: | A Lasallian that lived life with passion, love, laughter, and energy, and who used all the talents and gifts that were granted to him to their fullness, and who shared them generously. And in the process of just being himself, he shared his talent to create beautiful lyrics and compositions to share with others. May God take good care of his soul, and his family and all those he loved, especially to our classmate Johan Wong (85). I wish I could live with the same passion as Uncle James. |
Contributed by: | James Yeung (94) 2004-11-25 00:13:51 |
Description: | The word “Genius” was invented to describe talents like the late Mr. James Wong. His multi-talents are recognised all over the Chinese community and his works and words will leave a lasting impression in the history of La Salle, Hong Kong and the Chinese community all over the world. I am sorry that I have not had the opportunity to get to know the great man, but he was, is and will ever be my idol. 24 Nov 2004 – the day when the planet loses a Genius. May the Genius’s soul rest in peace. |
Contributed by: | Toms 2004-11-25 00:06:16 |
Description: | May his assertiveness in life be our model and always be remembered and appraised. |
Biography
Message from Alexander Cheung, President of LSCOBA – Toronto Chapter on 15 August 2004. I am deeply saddened to inform you that one of our fellow Old Boys, Jimmy Wong (84), passed away last Thursday. I got to know Jimmy just two years ago when our Chapter was trying to revive our soccer team. I still remember vividly how Jimmy scored one of the two goals when we played against Wah Yan Kowloon almost two years ago making us winners that day. We certainly will miss his pressence from now on. Jimmy is survived by his wife, Eily, and three very young children ages from 1 1/2 to 5. Here are the details of the funeral service: Visitation: Friday (Aug 20) 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Elgin Mills Cemetery Chapel (Elgin Mills & Leslie) Funeral service: Saturday (Aug 21) 9:30 am – 11:30 am St Agnes K Y Tsao Catholic Church (16th Ave & Rodick, East of Woodbine). May God comfort Jimmy’s family in this midst of difficult time. Alexander
Biography
Mr Wong is the younger brother of Old Boy James Wong (57) (Wong “Jim”). ~June 2004