| NTU 台灣大學 1964: In Memory of Mark Yang, 楊照崑, Our Classmate: -001c- Messages from Classmates, Friends, etc. Part C |
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| From: Bob Chen 陳榮庚 Date: Thursday, October 29, 2010 3:15 AM To: Yang Family and EE Class of 1964 Subject: Our dear Brother Mark Yang - FW: Taipei (1964-1965) Black & White Picture: Date: 1964 -1965 Location: Courtyard behind Lutheran Student House Photographer: Unknown Event: Don Baron's engagement party with Brother Mark Yang (left) and Brother Lan Hsu-Nan (right). |
| From: Bob Chen 陳榮庚 Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010 6:22 AM To: Yang Family and EE Class of 1964 Subject: Words of Wisdom from a good Christian family. (In memory of Brother Mark Yang) Words of Wisdom (In memory of Brother Mark Yang) "The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother." ( Scroll down to Jean Yang's Letter ) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Golden Days (In Taiwan) 1. Mark and I went to the same junior high in 1955 and we were neighbors for three years. 2. We used to bring our school books to study in the extremely quiet Buddhist Temple. (Tung-Shan Si) 3. We loved monks' beautiful rose garden around the court yard, during their "rose root cuttings" time, we begged for free short stems for our own gardens. (rose root was very expensive then) 4. We lived together in the warmest Christian family on the planet of earth for three years (1961-64). 5. We studied Bible, sang psalms and prayed together and we had many wonderful field trips together. 6. We exchanged ties and practiced new steps and moves very hard before our ballroom dance party. 7. We dozed off during a Roman Catholic priest's boring sermon and we never went back again. 8. Together, we prepared and enjoyed Church's Christmas dinners (Chinese fondue / clay pot soup). 9. Together, we read newspapers and debated hottest political issues - Taipei city mayor election. 10. The last time I saw Mark Yang was on Don Baron's engagement party (between 1964 -1965). In United States: Last few years, we exchanged emails, pictures, articles, poems and our "teen" stories for fun. Once, he said to me that God told him to stay at Gainesville, Florida, because college students need him and new Chinese immigrants need him to guide them in the right direction. He obeyed God's orders. My dear old friend, rest in peace! |
| From: Julius Shu (Chin-Hong Hsu) Date: Friday, October 29, 2010 9:51 PM To: Yang Family and EE Class of 1964 Subject: Re: In Memory of Mark Yang Hello, Charles: It is quite a shock to learn about Mark Yang's passing away so suddenly and unpredictably.. As you may know I missed the mini-reunion of Class EE64 at LA two years ago when Mark was on his way to Taiwan. I feel sorry I did not go then. (I can not remember what caused me to skip that event to meet Mark Yang,) since I have not met Mark since graduation from Taida. The impression I have about Mark Yang is from college time, He always smiles with his happy face whenever you have a chat with him. As I can remember Mark Yang he has an optimism and friendly personality, Since then, You have told me a lot about Mark's extinguish accomplishment in the field of statistics just as you mentioned in your previous email.. Nowaday, Mark has left his family members, his friends and us, EE64 classmates. In memory of Mark Yanf, I will quote the Timothy-2 Chapter 4 verse 7(with modification and additions) as follows: Mark has fought the good fights and won most of it. Mark has finished various races and received numerous medals.Mark has also kept his faith to be a beloved husbanf, father, and to excel professionism as a teacher. I wish his spirit in the haven will be 有說, 有笑, 也有嬴! (Chinese is adopted from Shing Lin email, Hope Lin permits my use of his copy right!) Moreover, please give my sincerely condolence to Mark's beloved wife and their chlldren. By the way, My wife and I had two weeks east coast and Canada tour and will be back to LA on October 31 (Sunday). But I have another commitment and have to cut my tour trip short and will be back to LA on Novenber 5. Hope you have a safe trip to Gainsville, FL. Julius Shu (Chin-Hong Hsu) |
| From: Song Huang Date: Friday, October 29, 2010 9:51 PM To: Yang Family and EE Class of 1964 Subject: Condolence to Mark's Family Dear Jean: My name is Song Huang, a EE classmate of Mark. I was deeply saddened by the sudden passing of your father. Mark was such a friendly, kind classmate. He was always ready to extend his help if asked. I have fond memories of Mark as a classmate and friend. I was very touched by your e-mail in memory of your beloved father. He must have been greatly satisfied by the devotion and deeply love of his children to him. In time like this, I trust our Lord Jesus Christ will console you and your family. As St. Paul reminds us in Romans 8:38-39, may the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord comfort and sustain you during this very difficult time. Please accept my deeply condolence, Song Huang |
| From: Paul Lin Date: Saturday, October 30, 2010 8:44 PM To: Yang Family and EE Class of 1964 Subject: RE: To EE Class of 1964 from the family of Dr. Mark C.K. Yang Dear Sharon, Mark突然病故，實在讓衍秀和我震驚，也難以接受。閑暇之間，每談及電機系同學們的健康，總以他為傲，拿他作榜樣。這一次的意外，只能說是天忌英才。在台大的時候，我住 台北，他住宿舍，下了課，我就回家。彼此互動不多。之後，1972年同林幸峰一家人去佛州遊玩才又碰上Mark和妳。2007年為了參加reunion，我們兩家先到阿姆斯特丹一起玩了兩 天，才有機會，增進彼此的認識。之後，我們常常有email來往，也有些相見恨晚，惺惺相惜。今年我介紹原始點療法給他，幫他處理背部的問題。因為須要有人幫他在背部按摩， 我在找機會碰頭，或是參加reunion，或是去找他。那裡曉得天不從人願，叫人扼腕嘆息。 我們現在在旅遊，不在Houston，也不常check email。Mark的惡耗，晚了一些才曉得，十分抱歉。 最後希望妳能節哀應變，衍秀和我在此衷心為妳祈禱。 Thinking about you, 衍秀和勝彥上 |
| From: Bill Lee Date: Sunday, October 31, 2010 10:11 AM To: Pi-Twan Huang (黃碧端), Ellen HY Chang (張蕙元) Subject: Fw: "In Memory of Mark Yang" Webpages: Updated as of 2010-10-30 (Saturday) 03:33PM 碧端、蕙元： 妳們可能還記得楊照崑 (Mark Yang)。他週一突然過世 (according to Charles Mo, our NTU classmate: Mark Yang died of massive aneurysm in the head at around 7:00 AM Sunday morning and stopped breathing roughly 10 minutes later, life support sustained till Monday morning. He was otherwise in good health. He saved 4 people with his immediate organ donations: kidneys, lungs, and liver.). So sudden! Just like that! Even though he passed away painlessly, he died too young. Life is too short and there is so much left to do. Thought I’d share this sad news with you. 偉宗 敬筆 |
| From: Pi-Twan Huang (黃碧端) Date: Sunday, October 31, 2010 11:45 PM To: Bill Lee Subject: Re: Fw: "In Memory of Mark Yang" Webpages: Updated as of 2010-10-30 (Saturday) 03:33PM 偉宗 How sad! Please send my sympathy to Mark's family. 碧端 |
| From: Ellen HY Chang (張蕙元) Date: Monday, November 1, 2010 3:23 AM To: Bill Lee Subject: Re: Fw: "In Memory of Mark Yang" Webpages: Updated as of 2010-10-30 (Saturday) 03:33PM 人生難料﹐世事無常。 接獲噩耗﹐想到這位「陌生又熟悉」的故友﹐不勝欷歔。 印象中﹐永遠是當年那幀「三劍客」合照裡﹐“年輕的楊照崑學長”。 我會轉告怡春。並請代向楊府致哀。 /蕙元 |
| From: Bin-luh Cheng 鄭炳陸 Date: Friday, November 26, 2010 9:40 AM To: Yang Family and EE Class of 1964 Subject: An open letter to Mark C.K. Yang Dear Mark: It had been a pleasure talking to you by phone on October 10 and 16, 2010. In the phone conversation, we set a time to get together in Gainesville, Florida on October 26. However, when I called you again on October 25 to confirm a time to get together; your daughter answered the phone and told me that you were gone a day before. At first, I thought you might have had an unexpected and important event to care for; a few seconds later I realized what had happened. With shock and sorrow, tears streamed down my cheeks. I silently cried, "C.K. we scheduled to meet, wouldn't you remember and wait?" I visited Gainsville again on October 30 to greet you at the Forest Meadows Funeral Home. During the services, the main Chapel of the funeral home was completely full; many of the people attending the memorial services had to stand at the back and aisle of the Chapel. Following the moving stories sharing by your daughters and son about you as loving dad and your colorful life. Our classmate Charles Mo gave a eulogy for you on behalf of Taida EE 1964. He brought back lots of the good old memories of our college life together, mentioned your distinguished academic achievements and read many consolation e-mails from classmates. Many of your colleagues and students also went forward talking about their appreciation of your kind, valuable help and contribution to many situations they encountered as well as your impact on their lives. You mentioned earlier to me that you had visited our classmate Chen Ying-Liang's beautiful farm in Taitung; since Gainsville and Havana are less than two hundred miles away, I invited you come to tour my Havana orchard farm. Knowing you are very interested in gardening, I suggested that I would show and share some of my farm products to you when I have a chance while visiting you in Gainesville. I brought a few Fuyu, Tenenashi and Saijo persimmons from my farm to your family. The organic fruits were not in their best shape since it was the end of their season. I just wanted to deliver the little commitment I made from our last conversation in mid-October. Since this is an open letter, I would like to conclude it with a text from your favorite folk song "Red River Valley" which we sang for you in your funeral, and a paragraph from your eulogy to share with our classmates: "From this valley they say you are going. We will miss your bright eyes and sweet smile. For they say you are taking the sunshine. That has brightened our pathway a while.", “Mark was known by all for his intellect, quick wit, creative writing ability, story-telling, gardening skills, magic performance, generosity, kindness and love for his wife and children." Mark, you will be remembered and continue to live in our memory forever. God bless you! Sincerely Yours Bin-luh Cheng |