As I prepare to attend the funeral of my former colleague and leader — the Dean of Studies during my years at Nantou Commercial High School — I find myself filled with emotions that are difficult to express. Though he had reached his 90s and lived a long life, the news of his passing has left me quietly saddened.
I knew him not only as “Dean” (zhŭrèn) but as someone I truly respected — a thoughtful and committed leader who guided us with fairness and sincerity. Outside of work, he showed a deep sense of responsibility and love, especially toward his aging mother. I remember giving him rides after work on several occasions so he could visit her at a nursing home in Wuri, not far from my home in Wufeng. As her only child, he made those visits faithfully. His quiet filial devotion moved me deeply — it said so much about his heart.
What also stands out in my memory is his passion for learning. Despite his busy duties, he joined the local Toastmasters International club to continue improving his English. That spirit — always striving, always growing — is something I admired greatly.
Today, I mourn not only the passing of a former colleague but also of a kind, humble, and dedicated man. He touched the lives of many, and I am grateful to have walked alongside him during those years. Let me pray especially for him tonight. May Mr. Xiaoyuan (or Ko'en) Lin, my dear Lín zhŭrèn (林主任), rest in peace, and may his legacy live on in the hearts of those he inspired. Amen.
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