Thank you Thuan

Thank you, Thuan, for showing me what it means to be committed to other people and to place others before myself. As I reflect upon the memories I've had with you, they were always positive ones that involved you showing your kindness and generosity to me and others. I'm inspired by your generosity and thoughtfulness, and your acts of commitment to others have never ceased to astonish me.

Many of the blog posts here mention how much you like giving others gifts: a stuffed Nemo and a rabbit, biking equipment, and penguin soap dispensers. Yes, penguin soap dispenses! I remember a few years back when we both lived at Bernardo, you gave me penguin soap dispensers. Of course, you knew about my obsession for penguins. You always seem to know what people like and this resulted in  so many fun and unique gifts.

Although I don't know what I ended up doing with these soap dispensers, it was indeed the thought that counts. And I still keep your kind thoughts near and deep to my heart.

Viktor Frankl, wrote in Man's Search for Meaning that "No one can become fully aware of the very essence of another human being unless he loves him." In your life, you might not have known it, but I think you've had such great meaning and purpose by the way you loved others. And through this, you have inspired so many people to do the same. I thank you for teaching me how to have greater purpose and meaning in my life to act like you did in yours.

-Jason Chan