| Dear Sam,
I will never forget our last conservation in the phone (I called you at the hospital from Toronto). Many thanks for all your kindness. Will always miss you. Patrick. |
| Patrick Hung(patrick.hung@uoit.ca) |
| 15:11:46 27/Dec/2005 |
| Dear Sam:
So, you are gone. I was planning to visit you in Hongkong this December, but the opportunity to see you in person is no longer possible. Our fond memories remain, however. I was going to share with you many of our fond memories of the time you were at UBC, when we organized a number of conferences together, including te IWPTS'88 (we co-founded that has now become the Testcom conference), PSTV, and FORTE. I also recall the times we worked together in various joint research project (staring with the IDACOM project on Protocol Testing), in various department committees, and even had lots of fun, productive and sociable times at various conferences in Europe (Germany, the Netherland, etc.) and in Korea (Cheju island), Hongkong, etc... For years, I realized how much I missed and needed you, a sharp, dedicated, caring, harworking, strong-willed and kind-hearted colleague and researcher, after you left UBC (to move to HUST/Hongkong since 1993). In the last year of your life (I did not realize then), I was really touched of the very warm emails you sent me sharing your view of life that health and happiness are most precious, when looking back at time. Yet those we often neglect due to the busy life in modern societies - we tend to be preoccupied with work, deadlines, etc. and misplace our priorities. Your faith in God and the serving spirit are yet never forsaken. I am sure you'll be dearly remembered my many of your friends, myself particularly. Wishing you a nice journey! Your friend and colleague! Son Vuong CS/UBC PS: I met your former PhD supervisor, Emeritus Professor Ramamoorthy at UBC Berkeley (such a nice brilliant person), at the recent ISM'05 conference in Irvine. He asked me to say hello to you. We'll all send you our loving energy whenever we think of you! |
| Son Vuong(vuong@cs.ubc.ca) |
| 10:43:20 27/Dec/2005 |
| In memory of a great brother in christ,
You have fought a good fight and have won convincingly. You will be forever remembered as a gentle and loving model. My deepest condolence to Sam's family Edwin W Leung |
| Edwin W Leung(ewleung@shaw.ca) |
| 12:47:57 09/Dec/2005 |
| I was shocked and saddened after I heard it from my colleague. He is a very good teacher and I was impressed by his teaching style and his enthusiasm. I really missed him. |
| Wilson Tam(yct@cs.cmu.edu) |
| 10:07:27 02/Dec/2005 |
|
Just recently I heard about the sad news of Sam. I was very saddened about his early departure from life. I vividly remember him as a very fine man, a true gentleman, excellent colleague and a researcher. Last time I saw him was back in August 1999 when I visited UST in HK. This is a great loss for our research community. May God bless his soul and his family. Ian F. Akyildiz Georgia Tech, Atlanta, USA November 29, 2005. |
| Ian F. Akyildiz(ian@ece.gatech.edu) |
| 03:30:25 30/Nov/2005 |
| Dear all,
When I first attended Dr. Chanson's Computer Science 101 course at the University of British Columbia back in the late '70, I was totally inspired by this young and energetic professor. His was a role model for us overseas Chinese and scholars. His kindness and willingness to go out of his way to help us students have formed and shaped my attitute as a computer science professional. When I met up with him again a few years ago at a convention in HK, he was still demonstrating his dedication and passion for the field. His was trully an inspiration to us all. The passing of Dr. Chanson is a tragic loss to the computer science industry and the HK community. With my deep condolences, Michael Ma B.Sc., MBA, CCP, ISP, FHKCS, MHKIoD Corporate Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Asia Sun Life Financial Asia |
| Michael Ma |
| 00:14:32 25/Nov/2005 |
| I learned about the sad news of Professor Chanson's passing away from the newspaper today. I want to express my appreciation and respect of him for his willingness and sincerity in helping friends and co-workers. Also, I was greatly impressed with his professionalism and seriousness in work.
I am sure he will be long remembered. |
| Anna Lai (Former Deputy Executive Director, Hong Kong Trade Development Council)(mail@annalai.com) |
| 15:42:40 22/Nov/2005 |
| I was honourably taught by Prof.Chanson. His dedication in teaching deeply impressed and affected my study, and even the value in human being. Honestly, I am very respected Prof Chanson. He is one of our greatest and dearest teacher. I believed me and most of students who ever be taught by him LOVE him and MEMORIZE him forever.
May Our Lord bless his family. In Him, Brian Chiu |
| Brian, Chiu Siu Kit(brian_csk@yahoo.com.hk) |
| 18:41:05 09/Nov/2005 |
| It's sad to hear such a bad news our most honorable professor left us. It is my honor to be one of your FYP students. I will thank you by contributing what i learnt from you to the society. You will be in my heart forever |
| Jacky Shih (FYP Student 2003)(jacky.shih@alumni.ust.hk) |
| 15:21:47 02/Nov/2005 |
| 雖然我未正式上過陳教授的一堂課，但陳教授對我的影響一定比其他的教授多。記得當時我們的成績其實不太好，而陳教授收的都是校內尖子，我們三個硬著頭皮走進他的辦公室，最後得到陳教授答應做我們的 FYP Advisor，在這裡要向陳教授說聲由衷的多謝。
陳教授要求很高，他希望我們盡可能在 FYP 中學一點有用的東西，將來能學以致用。我會盡我能力貢獻社會以謝師恩。 |
| 黃鴻穎 (Henry, FYP Student 2003) |
| 00:05:39 02/Nov/2005 |
| Professor Chanson is a great researcher and supervisor. His contribution and results in research field are remarkable.
It is my pleasure to have this opportunity to be your student, and work with you. I will never forget all your advice, support and experience shared with me since my academic year. I will keep all these memory deeply in my heart. May you rest peacefully in the heaven. |
| Chan Tedkie(tedkie.chan@alumni.ust.hk) |
| 00:04:53 02/Nov/2005 |
| Again, he has contributed a lots in information and computer security research. After turning from development into security, I do hope I could meet him one day to contribute some of my practitioners' experience to research area.
It is readily pity and sad because we have lost a master. |
| Anthony, Cheuk Tung, LAI(anthonylai@owasp.org) |
| 01:07:51 01/Nov/2005 |
| In fact, Prof. Chanson and Prof. Lu have impressed me a lot with their research enthusiasm, both of you triggers me how to contribute and innovate.
Thank you to your precious time and contribution to academic. |
| Anthony, Cheuk Tung, LAI(anthonylai@owasp.org) |
| 00:58:12 01/Nov/2005 |
| Goodbye my good teacher. You're a knowledgeable professor with great kindness. I still remember I could hardly find an excuse to skip your lectures.
Your leaving is a big loss to us, but I know you would rest in peace. |
| Tommy NG(tomming@gmail.com) |
| 00:25:58 01/Nov/2005 |
| He was one of my best professors for MTM-IT class in 01'~03'.
Prof Chanson, may God be with you in peace forever. Your student 2001~2003 |
| Clover Lam(clover.lam@alumni.ust.hk) |
| 23:42:10 31/Oct/2005 |
| Dear Prof. Samuel Chanson,
Thanks a lot for your teaching and your contribution in establishing the ISFS. I will always miss you....... |
| Wilson YUEN(dcyfyuen@gmail.com) |
| 23:20:24 31/Oct/2005 |
| 今日看到蘋果日報的頭版，知道陳天雄教授生前乃一名孜孜不倦、受人愛戴的學者，在其過身後又捐出巨款遺愛人間，繼續燃亮別人的生命，真的使人甚為感動。
希望各位科大學生/畢業生都要繼續努力，在社會大學中繼續好學不倦、他朝發熱發亮，回饋身邊每位良師益友。 Life is beautiful！ hope prof chanson rest in peace |
| Shek Law(mk03lsy@alumni.ust.hk) |
| 16:07:52 31/Oct/2005 |
| In memory of Prof. Chanson,
Sorry I was late. I was totally shocked when I heard that. I really cannot believe it is the truth. You are one of the greatest professors as well as advisor in my mind. Proud to be one of your FYP students 8 years ago. No words can represent my repect and your great achievements to all of your students. My deepest sympathy to Prof. Chanson's Family. May you rest in pace. Terry (1998 COMP Graduate) |
| Terry(cs_hyt@stu.ust.hk) |
| 11:33:20 31/Oct/2005 |
| I was late, knowing from the newspaper this morning.
I was his 252 student, but was forced to drop by UPA, after 2 lectures. Actually, I very love this course, and fail to take again after that semester. I still remember his words, when I do task related to system design. Leo Lui (ee_lsfaa, HKUST EEE 2000-04 Graduate) |
| Lui Shing Fai(leo@hkmo.org) |
| 06:35:30 31/Oct/2005 |
| Dr. Sam Chanson was a valued member of the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia for many years. His many contributions to the department and the leadership he provided for his colleagues and for his students made the department a better place for everyone. He is fondly remembered by all who knew him. |
| Department of Computer Science, University of British Columbia(ksbooth@cs.ubc.ca) |
| 09:41:15 11/Oct/2005 |
| I was really shocked to learn the tragic news. Sam was initially my Ph.D. supervisor at UBC and later on became a member of my supervisory committee after he joined HKUST. Whether at UBC or HKUST, he was always a caring and knowledgeable professor and provided me with tremendous help on my thesis work. After he joined HKUST, he sometimes came back to visit Vancouver, and even during these brief stays in Vancouver, he often arranged to meet with me, asking about my thesis progress and offering his advice. I remember he also loved to talk about his new research interests at HKUST and smiled heartily when he mentioned that many of his research results were successfully applied in the industry.
Sam was not only a professor with profound knowledge and remarkable research results but also a man of high integrity. He will be dearly missed by myself and my family. May Sam rest in peace. God bless you and take care of you. |
| Jinsong Zhu(jzhu@redback.com) |
| 04:56:19 01/Oct/2005 |
| Words and tears could not express how shocked I was to learn the sad news when I was planning our next visit to HK and looked forward to meet with Sam again.
I was grateful as a student of Sam at UBC between 85-92. Under Sam's guidence, not only I learnt how to do research and completed my degree, but also, more importantly, learnt from him about being a decent person. I look him up as a role model in honesty, integrity, tolerance, and caring. Sam treated all his students like his own family members, cared and supported them as much as he could. He was one of the best loved professor at UBC computer science department. To me, Sam is not only just a Ph.D supervisor, but also a life long friend of my family, even my little kids remember how kind Sam was when we visited him in HK in 2002 summer. I miss you Sam. You will always be with us deep in our heart. Luping and Yueli |
| Luping Liang(lluping@microsoft.com) |
| 00:56:07 01/Oct/2005 |
| I was one of Prof. Sam's students at UBC (Canada). I am so shocked to learn the sad news and hope this were not true.
Prof. Sam is a great professor, a great supervisor and a great friend to me. He is a serious and dedicated scientist, with lots of patience and persistence. He once told us he usually did research until 2:00am. Prof. Sam once had the most graduate students at UBC CS under his supervision. Prof. Sam lived in a simple life but he treated his students well like his children. He cared a lot about his students and gave them the help they needed. In fact, I am still using one of his white study desks he gave me when he moved back to Hong Kong. The desk now becomes a precious memory of my professor. Hope Prof. Samuel Chanson live in peace now. God bless his family. Regards, --- Sijian Zhang |
| Sijian Zhang(sijianz@yahoo.com) |
| 13:00:34 30/Sep/2005 |
| I am a Ph.D student of Shanghai Jiao Tong university.
I admired your work very much. However, I have no chance to work with you. |
| Pu liqun(sarah_009@sjtu.edu.cn) |
| 17:53:27 29/Sep/2005 |
| My deepest condolence to Prof. Chanson's family and friends.
The sad news just came to me yesterday from my friends who still have links to UBC. It has been more than twenty years now and I still remember my greatest professor who had only taught me for one year. I remember him as a dedicated, knowledgeable, and caring professor. I also remember him giving me two research grants to fill in for my summer jobs while I was at UBC to help me out financially and kept me in school. He gave me guidance for the small research jobs he assigned me and he had always been so precise and concise. I feel lucky to have such a professor in my memory. May you rest in peace ... |
| Jenny Lam(jennydang@yahoo.com) |
| 14:35:18 29/Sep/2005 |
| Sam was a scholar and a gentleman. I first met him when I interviewed for a faculty position at UBC. Over the years, I have crossed paths with Sam many times, and have benefited tremendously from his advice and support.
May you rest in peace, Sam! |
| Victor Leung(vleung@ece.ubc.ca) |
| 12:20:46 23/Sep/2005 |
| In memory of Professor Sam,
life is tough, it's a time to take a rest. Your spirit, your works will be carry on by your family, your friends and your students. |
| Ted(tedy512@hotmail.com) |
| 05:08:25 18/Sep/2005 |
| 一日為師，終生為父
師恩浩翰，沒齒難忘 |
| 陳立新(prodanny@hotmail.com) |
| 23:47:06 15/Sep/2005 |
| In memory of Prof. Sam Chanson.
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." (Revelation 21:3-4) Your faith and love towards God have demonstrated how a follower of Jesus should live his life. Your kindness and gentleness towards men have taught us how to be the light and salt of the world. May your life touch many, and through you they see Christ. We shall meet again on that great and glory day. |
| Irene(irenefan@ieee.org) |
| 15:36:22 14/Sep/2005 |
| Prof. Samuel Chanson is a professional, sincere, and diligence professor I have ever met. I have been impressed by his passion and scholarship in teaching since I first attended his class in Spring 2004. Not only Sam clearly explained the concepts to students, but also did he present them with his experience in an easily digestible manner: concise and to-the-point.
What I learnt most from Sam was his enthusiasm and seriousness in doing research. Sam was very patience to teach me to learn how to do academic research, starting from the very basic things, including from how to effectively read technical papers and how to do literature survey to the formulation of algorithms for solving a technical problem. I consider that Sam has already left me a valuable asset for the rest of my research life. Sam was very open in providing assistance and support to his students. Regardless of the fact that Sam was quite busy in dealing with his academic and industrial duties, he always tried his best to allocate some time to meet with his students. On one occasion, I encountered an urgent research problem and would like to discuss with him. I noted that Sam was in his office and welcomed me to come to his office for a fruitful discussion even there was around 11p.m. I would remember his patience and caring devoted to me. Sam was indeed a lovely and sincere person. I had an opportunity to join a mid-autumn festival gathering in his home. Sam again showed his love and caring to his students and friends he had. Sam cared about one's recent life and health, and provided his faithful advice. I will keep his care in my heart forever. I learnt such a grief news this morning. Thus, it is sadly that I could not visit the service on Sep. 11. However, I will remember his enthusiasm, seriousness and dedication in work, and sincere and caring of people ever. Sam, may you rest in peace and return to the God's family. |
| Ka-Cheong LEUNG(kcleung@ieee.org) |
| 15:50:08 13/Sep/2005 |
| In memory of Prof. Samuel Chanson,
I am very sad that Sam left us. He is the kind of person who had that foresight. He founded the Information Security and Forensics Society, long before people visualize information security is a great risk area. Similarly forensics will be a hot area in the near future. I know Sam in 2001 when I founded another association, the Professional Information Security Association with other colleagues. Sam was so open and generous to welcome our existence and invited us to one internal gathering of ISFS. We in fact need people like Sam who view new comers as collaborator, not competitors. He kicked off a good start of collaboration. Today, ISFS and PISA are working together in a number of occasions. The committee and members of the two associations are friends. We are sad we have lost a good evangelist in security and forensics. We are sad to have lost a genuine friend and dependable person. Sam, you will be in our memory all the time! S.C. Leung Founding Chairperson Professional Information Security Association |
| S.C. Leung(sc.leung@pisa.org.hk) |
| 10:28:51 12/Sep/2005 |
| 我第一次見到Sam時, 是1993年, 我們不約而同回港, 在剛創立的香港科技大學任教。 他給我第一個印象是: 假如他不做教授, 跑去做演員, 他一定做救國救民之大俠。 和他相處久了, 他不單是相貌堂堂一個大俠模樣, 他對人對事, 根本就是一個大俠風範。 他深信人間有情, 天地有正氣。 他眼中所見, 儘是人間光明一面。
他對教育的抱負, 目光遠大。 他對學生的關懷, 公平公正, 親力親為。 他指導學生永遠是兼容寬泰, 永遠退一步為學生著想, 除了訓之以理之餘, 更動之以情。 他認教育學生之好方法, 不單要教課本的知識, 也要教做人道理。 他對學術研究, 是拼著勇猛奮進, 當仁不讓的精神, 他研究足跡遍及世界, 學生滿佈天下, 包括 UC Berkeley, Purdue, UBC 等者名學府。 他的學術成就超卓, 而且與時並進, 屢有突破。 他所研究之領域, 不論是網絡協議, 負荷分配, 或安全驗證等, 都是得風氣之先。 他發表之專業論文擲地有聲, 影響深遠, 又將科研成果帶入社會, 是世界公認的專家。 兩年前我們聽到他患病消息。 真不能相信。 我們趕去探望他時, 心裏不知說些甚麼話來安慰他, 誰知他不介懷, 反而安慰我們不用擔心。 他態度祥和, 對自己的病情娓娓道來, 不慍不火, 不怨天, 不尤人, 就好像說別人的事一樣。 他坦然面對生死大難, 心境平和, 真是大智大勇。 兩年來無論他是否休養在家, 還是接受治療。 他在病中從未放棄職責。 他愛護學生, 關心學校事務, 除了回校講課外, 還每天收發電郵, 處理研究工作。 最後坐在輪椅出席他博士學生論文辯論考試。 他對教育熱情, 從未因病而減退。 我們最後一次見他時, 是他離去大前天的晚上, 與Winifred 共用晚膳。 他還是那麼樂天達人、愛護家人、關懷朋友。 Sam作為一個朋友、同事、導師, 都是典範榜樣。 他告訴我們甚麼是公正, 甚麼是平常心, 甚麼是努力不懈, 甚麼是無私的關懷, 甚麼是大俠風範。 我謹代表科大的同學、朋友、同事, 向Winifred, Cheryl, Adrienne 及他的家人, 致深切哀悼。 錢大康 2005年9月11日 |
| Roland(roland@cs.ust.hk) |
| 10:07:35 12/Sep/2005 |
| Samuel is a good friend. When studying together in E.E. at the University of Hong Kong, he was the one taking study most seriously and taking part in many of the proper extracurricular activities, a good example for many of us. He had his mind set for graduate studies in the U.S. upon graduation, giving me the inspiration to follow his example.
Although our lives did not cross paths during our studies and work in North America, he kept me in touch with him through Christmas cards and emails, always with inspiring and encouraging messages. After he returned to Hong Kong, I would look him up whenever I visited and he would greet me with enthusiasm as before, sharing with me his love for God's family and for his dedication to his profession. After I returned to Hong Kong, I would call him up whenever I needed some simple answers to some questions. There are just too many other things I could write about, such as how he trained me to improve on my badminton without ever embarrassing me. To follow his simple ways, I would like to say goodbye to my good friend and inspirator that you would always be remembered. Just one more thing, Samuel has always talked about how proud he is of his daughters, Cheryl and Adrienne, about many interesting things that they are doing. Although our own children have met Samuel and his family only once, I hope that our next generation will somehow make connections, to continue a legacy in memory of Samuel, sharing in his faith of the love of God's family. |
| Stephen W. Lai(wailai1@hotmail.com) |
| 23:23:51 11/Sep/2005 |
| It was that morning on August 26, 2005. I was planning to visit Sam in the hospital at about 10:30am, because Sam's wife, Winifred, told me the night before that it's more appropriate to visit him around that time. I planned to share this Scripture, from Romans 8:35-39, with Sam again:
"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Even as it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; We were accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord." I can still remember when I last shared this Scripture with Sam in the hospital. On that day we talked a lot, shared our experience, and even sang many hymns together. Sam was always so strong and courageous, even at the time when he was in fact suffering from great pain. All of a sudden, I received a call from Winifred, saying that Sam returned "home" half an hour ago. How could that be? I knew Sam was going to leave us because his conditions were deteriorating fast, but I thought it would be at least a few days if not weeks... My memory flew back to one day in December 2002. Although Sam was still very calm when he told me the bad news, I could observe some differences in him. When Sam said, "DY, I need more of your help in the future in running the Cyberspace Center", my tears almost ran down from my eyes. Sam didn't give up though. For two years and a half, he didn't stop trying various new treatments courageously. Not only that, he always tried to come back to office whenever he could manage it. He replied every single e-mail, read and corrected his student's papers and theses, and always cared about the department and people. Moreover, he was always very cheerful. In fact, it was still Sam who was running Cyberspace Center most of the time. I know very well that his faith was from our Lord, because he believed that he had eternal life from Him. Sam also told me a few times that his relationship with God became closer since he was diagnosed to have cancer. This is a good sharing to remind us to stop, once in a while, amidst our busy life to rethink the meaning of life. Dear Sam, my brother in Christ, I really miss you. However, it's comforting to know that I will see you again in the future. May God comfort and bless your family. |
| Dit-Yan Yeung(dyyeung@cs.ust.hk) |
| 00:08:34 11/Sep/2005 |
| Indeed it is a sad shocking news.
I still remember the days we were having our weekly research meetings, they were tough, but Sam was persistently supportive and inspirational. My humble condolences to Sam's family. May Sam rest in peace. |
| Frederick Lai(fredericklai39@yahoo.co.jp) |
| 23:55:24 10/Sep/2005 |
| It is with intense sadness that we learn of this news, yet we know that you are with the Lord now and your joy is finally complete. This is the hope and consolation of all Christians. Rest in peace, friend, and wait for us. We are all coming. See you in heaven where there will be no more tears or separation. |
| Andrew and Margaret Wong(andrewwong@medic71.org) |
| 07:22:28 10/Sep/2005 |
| Prof Chanson is one of the academics in Hong Kong who has gained tremendous respect from the industry. Although I did not have the privilege of having been a student or colleague of Prof Chanson, we served on various advisory committees together and his integrity, sincerity and dedication had been well admired. This is certainly a sad moment of loss for the information technology sector in Hong Kong. |
| Charles Mok(mok@hknet.com) |
| 21:29:01 09/Sep/2005 |
| Dearest Sam,
Thanks for giving me an opportunity to work for you for the past years and I will treasure those days very very much. Don't you know you have never given me any hard times and your kindness and thoughtfulness will be deeply missed. Proud to have such a Great and Good Boss! |
| Lily |
| 17:57:25 09/Sep/2005 |
| In memory of Prof. Samuel Chanson
Prof. Chanson had contributed a lot in HK's technology industry and it is our pleasure to have his great support and advices in the past years. He will be greatly missed. |
| Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corp.(ivan.yip@hkstp.org) |
| 10:02:58 09/Sep/2005 |
| I will never forget Professor Samuel T. Chanson who was a great scholar and beloved professor, and especially an advisor for my first research paper.
When staying in HKUST, I was deeply impressed by his passion for research and attentive consideration for me. It is heartily regrettable that we cannot meet him any more. I pray for the repose of his soul and give my deepest sympathy to his family. |
| Kyounghee Lee(leekhe@icu.ac.kr) |
| 19:40:59 07/Sep/2005 |
| Prof. Samuel T. Chanson was a great professor and
a unforgettable friend to me. He was my Ph. D supervisor at Univ. of British Columbia. Since then, we have been working together as colleages. Visiting his home August 2004 became the last moment with him. However, I will remember him for ever. My deepest sympathy to Prof. Chanson's Family. May he rest in peace. Regards, Myungchul Kim Professor, Information and Communicaitons Univ. |
| Myungchul Kim(mckim@icu.ac.kr) |
| 16:42:43 07/Sep/2005 |
| May Professor Samuel T. Chanson rest in peace.
He was a great advisor guiding me in my research area and caring me a lot during my stay in HKUST. He was a warm-hearted man filled with love and kindness. He will remain in my thoughts and prayers. |
| Soonuk Seol(suseol@kt.co.kr) |
| 16:39:39 07/Sep/2005 |
| I regret it heartily.
It is come to us you, and it is remembered that it was discus about Lyee theory. I know this obituary and feel disappointing. Fumio Negoro |
| Fumio Negoro(f-negoro@lyee.jp) |
| 10:03:43 07/Sep/2005 |
| It is indeed unfortunate!
It was a deep pleasure to work with you on all the past years. You are gentle and highly good person. I feel so sad when my e-mail bonus back with that news. I wish ALAH (AWJ) bless you and give you the comfort you deserve.. Yours, Issam |
| Hamido FUJITA(issam@soft.iwate-pu.ac.jp) |
| 07:35:47 07/Sep/2005 |
| 我第一次見到Sam時, 大約是1993年, 他回港不久。 他氣宇軒昂，一個大俠的模樣。和他相處久了, 他不單相貌堂堂, 對人對事也是泱泱大度, 根本就是一個大俠風範。有時工餘談天說地, 無所不談。我發覺他深信人間有情, 天地有正氣。他眼中所見, 盡是人間光明一面。
那時科大創校不久, 系內事物不是事事上軌道。我們現在有四個教學實驗室, 93年只有兩個成立, 還有兩個要由零開始。校方有一定撥款來發展設備, 購買各類儀器。這些儀器資源怎樣運用, 實在需要處理。Sam義不容辭，在1993年當上Facilities Committee之 Director，那時因為諸事未上軌道，工作很吃重。很多煩瑣小事也要作出決定, 設定指引或政策。現在很多系內資源政策也是他那時設定下來。他對教育有抱負, 目光遠大, 對訂下指引策略時, 孰輕孰重, 他都把握準確。他處事公平公正, 一介不予, 一介不取。他作出裁判之例, 沒有一個人有異議, 只因為他有這種公信力。 Facilities Committee（FC）之事務可以非常繁碎。小至學生偷同學之密碼, 在電腦內抄同學的功課, 都可以訴諸FC。雖然已有指引, 他仍要親力親為, 親自約見犯錯學生。屈之以理之餘, 更多是動之以情。他認為這是教育學生之好機會, 不單要教課本的知識, 也要教做人道理。 他對人對事兼容寬泰, 永遠退一步為人著想。他對學術研究, 卻是勇猛奮進, 當人不讓。他在不同著名學府作研究，例如 UC Berkeley, Purdue University and University of British Columbia。 他研究的都是最新領域。在90年初, 一般人未知互聯網為何物時，他已研究網絡協定負荷分工。90年中互聯網開始為人認識, 他已經研究網絡安全問題。他在1996年成立電腦網絡空間中心(Cyperspace Center) 專門研發網絡之安全及認證問題。 常舉行理研討會提高一般人對網絡安全的意識。 中心把多個項目，例如： - Internet security - Public Key Infrastructure - Firewall Evaluation Report - Internet commerce - Electronic payment systems 都印成册子, 分派IT行業, 甚具影響。 那時因為互聯網突然盛行, 網絡寬度不夠用。 他又得風氣之先, 與中大、 港大和PCCW合建一個互聯三院校之ATM 網絡。 研究ATM 之協定和發展。 雖然後來ATM未成為潮流，但Sam對網絡之研究之洞悉先機, 可見一斑。 我們見面, 說的多是公事。但對相熟朋友, 他無所不談。我們知道他非常愛她的太太 Winifred。曾側聞他說一定要她快樂, 要絶對肯定竭盡所能令她幸福。他就是這樣認真的一個人。他們婚後伉儷情深。我深信他們一起的日子, 是非常幸褔快樂。因為我知Sam 之承諾是一生一世, 竭盡所能。Sam對他的女兒所說不多。但每次說起, 都欣喜自豪。女兒還小的時候, Sam對她們好像很嚴格似的。小孩回香港渡假, 他也要安排非常益智例如補習數學之類的活動。女兒長大之後, 他寬容支持, 愛護有加。 Sam 對做事非常認真。我聽過不少學生對他的讚美。 有次有個本科生要找助教問一個簡單之程式上的問題, 找助教不著, 去他辦公室碰碰運氣。誰知他沒有叫他改天去找TA, 竟花了半個小時來回答他的問題。這些例子極多。Sam就是這樣一個人, 可以做好, 他一定做。 而且做得全心全意, 毫無私心。 兩年前我們聽到他患病的消息。真不能相信。我們趕去探他時, 心裏不知說些甚麼話來安慰他, 誰知他根本不用安慰, 反而安慰我們不用擔心。他態度祥和, 對自己的病況娓娓道來, 不溫不火, 不怨天, 不尤人, 就好像說別人的事一樣。他坦然面對生死大難, 心境平靜, 非有大智大勇的人不可。他深信萬物有上主，自有安排。 無論他是否休養在家, 還是接受治療。他在病中從未放棄職責。他如常關心學生，學校事務及收發電郵。有時還回辦公室工作。坐輪椅時也要出席他博士學生論文辯論考試 (oral defense)。 他對教育熱情, 從未因病而減退。 我最後一次見他時, 是他離去前兩天。他那時已很虛弱, 但仍鬥志不減。他對我說, 「真不明白醫生說得這樣灰, 我覺得精神不錯哩!」 他樂天達人, 真沒話說。 Sam作為一個朋友、同事、導師、父親、丈夫、主內朋友, 他都在各方面做得完美。他告訴我們甚麼是真正公平、甚麼是平常心、甚麼是努力不懈、甚麼是大俠風範。痛失良師益友，神傷之餘，緬懷不已。 |
| Zina Yung(zina@cs.ust.hk) |
| 14:56:20 06/Sep/2005 |
| I was completely shocked when I knew Professor Chanson had left us.
Professor Chanson was so energetic when he conducted lecture. Even it was three years ago, I still remember how enthusiastic he was when he gave us lecture. Professor Chenson, I was from the first forenics class. I cannot be sure I remember everything you taught us in the lesson, but I do remember you. |
| Ling(ltang7@yahoo.com) |
| 23:38:55 05/Sep/2005 |
| My condolences to his family! He was an excellent professor and highly respected by his students. |
| Ir.Charles C L Cheung(cclcheung@yahoo.com.hk) |
| 11:27:50 05/Sep/2005 |
| You are deeply missed. You are deeply loved by your family and friends. With Hope and confidence that we know that you are in his arm. Brother, we shall see you again in heaven. |
| Mak(yesccimi@yahoo.com) |
| 10:57:20 05/Sep/2005 |
| You are deeply missed. You are deeply loved by your family and friends. With Hope and confidence that we know that you are in his arm. Brother, we shall see you again in heaven. |
| Mak(yesccimi@yahoo.com) |
| 10:57:11 05/Sep/2005 |
| In memory of Professor Samuel T. Chanson, a distinguished scholar, respected teacher and mentor, accomplished researcher, and beloved brother of Christ with limitless faith in God.
I would like to offer my deepest sympathies and condolences to his loving wife and family. Samuel is now resting in the arms of God. May God comfort his family, give them strengths and uphold them. Let’s also remember them in our daily prayers. |
| Sam Lau(lau1948@yahoo.ca) |
| 06:07:40 05/Sep/2005 |
| I am shocked!
Prof. Chanson taught me "Operating systems", which was one of the courses I enjoyed the most at HKUST. His love to students is apparent from his dedication to teaching. He explained concepts in such clear and illustrative ways and he used Cantonese to repeat important and difficult concepts. He is one of the professors I admire and respect the most. May you rest in peace! |
| Ben |
| 22:37:11 04/Sep/2005 |
| May Prof. Chanson rest in peace in God's hand.
Condolences to his family. |
| Clement Lui(cmclui@netvigator.com) |
| 14:08:05 04/Sep/2005 |
| I remembered that I was in your class of COMP252 of my year 2. But I had sat every class and felt happy with your teaching. Your are a great teacher.
Rest in peace. Grad. 2002 Kenny Ho. |
| Kenny Ho(kenny.ho@alumni.ust.hk) |
| 11:46:25 04/Sep/2005 |
| With deep regret to hear that the department have lost a great professor. Although I cannot personally come to pay the last respect to Prof. Samuel on this Sunday due to business travel but I would like to send my deeptest condolence to his family and beloved one.
Regards, Francis Cheung PDCF Graduate 2003 |
| Francis Cheung(francis.cheung@citigroup.com) |
| 11:14:46 04/Sep/2005 |
| Dear Prof. Chanson,
You will be missed by anyone who had the pleasure to meet you. May you find peace in your new journey. |
| Edward(eeedward@ee.ust.hk) |
| 11:12:18 04/Sep/2005 |
| Dear Prof. Chanson,
It was my great honour to pursue a PhD degree under your supervision. Starting from a fresh graduate, you guided me with your whole heart. I still remember clearly the first time we met in your office seven years ago. You kindly spent over an hour introducing your research activities and inspiring me to be a good researcher. Throughout the past years, I strongly felt your passion to work and your dedication to students. The longer I interact with you, the more I discover to learn from you. You were always there to share experience and give support. Even when you were sick, you continued to offer selfless help to my career development. I deeply appreciate all what you have done for me. Will miss you forever. Best, Xueyan |
| Xueyan Tang(asxytang@ntu.edu.sg) |
| 21:53:54 03/Sep/2005 |
| Rest in peace, our greatest professor. |
| Richard Yeung(Richard.Yeung@alumni.ust.hk) |
| 15:00:59 03/Sep/2005 |
| I remember that my first TA experience is the maker of the course comp252 whose instructor is Professor Chanson. He is a nice and kind elder and always willing to talk with you. Although I heard that Professor Chanson's health is not in good state, it still a shock to me that the god take him from us. Bless him have a peace in the heaven. Amen. |
| Zhang Jun(junalex@ust.hk) |
| 14:29:35 03/Sep/2005 |
| I felt shocked at the sad news. I will be in memory of you, a kind and strict professor. |
| saven(saven@cs.ust.hk) |
| 14:08:50 03/Sep/2005 |
| I attended the PGD in Computer Forensics in 2001 and had the honour to receive guidence from Prof. Chanson. Prof. Chanson was the best instructor of my PGD who not only made difficult concepts easy to understand but also backup his insights with sound experience.
I wish the family of Prof. Chanson can ease their pain of losing Prof. Chanson as time goes by. |
| Kenny WANG(kwhwang@ops.icac.org.hk) |
| 12:01:28 03/Sep/2005 |
| Dear all,
I feel very sadness to know that. I known him since I attended the Forenics course. He's is very good lecturer indeed and helped me a lot. regards, |
| Julian WAN(wansiukit@yahoo.com) |
| 09:25:36 03/Sep/2005 |
| Being a great teacher and will be always in my mind.
May God accept him and comfort his family |
| Nelson SHAM |
| 23:12:39 02/Sep/2005 |
| I was totally shocked and heartbroken when i heard of the death of professor chanson. His teaching fevour, his kindess towards people and his professional knowledge made him the greatest professor in my mind.
I will never forget the lessons you gave me -- and your iron will to fight with the disease. Rest peacefully in the heaven, our respectable professor. |
| Lau Shun Cheong(cs_lsc2001@yahoo.com.hk) |
| 22:12:55 02/Sep/2005 |
| Sam is always my great teacher. He shows the faith to God and love on the earth. He always cares about our colleagues and my family. I miss him but he is now in Heaven with Jesus. May Jesus comfort his family? I'm proud of being his subordinate. |
| Peter Ng(peterng@ust.hk) |
| 18:14:39 02/Sep/2005 |
| All the memories about this great teacher will keep forever in our deep heart! |
| Welson Tevanotai(welson@solutionone.hk) |
| 13:18:10 02/Sep/2005 |
| I believe anyone of us who knows him should agree that he was a very good teacher. May we thank Professor Chanson for his dedication to us.
Derek Chau, on behalf of Computer Science Alumni Association |
| Computer Science Alumni Association |
| 00:40:05 02/Sep/2005 |
| "Not a single moment of God's given time was wasted, where everything has been done as perfectly as possible" -- this is how I will remember Sam Chanson, who continues to inspire us and touch our souls.
Sam was first known to me 12 years ago when he came to HKUST and taught his first graduate course here, in the spring semester 1993: COMP660 computer commmunications protocols. Only two things about 660 have remained in my memory. One is asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), a hot topic in networking in the early 90s on which he spent many lecture hours. The other is the word "contribution" -- after one of his class, Y F Ho (my classmate) and I had a long talk with him on what this word means in academia. It was Sam who did most of the talking. I didn't realize then in 1993 that in the coming 12 years, he was going to demonstrate exactly and correctly how this word ought to mean. For all the students under his supervision, dating from his first PhD graduate at UST (C C Hui), MSc graduate (Y F Ho), to more recent MPhil graduate (T W Sze), and final year project students (like W S Tong, P W Siu), for over 12 years, I have been hearing consistent comments how Sam had been as an advisor: pragmatism, patience and dedication. |
| chi keung tang |
| 22:32:44 01/Sep/2005 |
| Dear Prof. Chanson,
I will never forget your dedication to research and your students. When I was still your FYP student, each time I visited your office at midnight, you were still working there and gave us support. Thanks Prof. Chanson! Derek (Grad. 98) |
| Derek Ho(derek.ho@alumni.ust.hk) |
| 22:03:10 01/Sep/2005 |
| I only have one encounter with Pro. Chanson. But his kindness and way of doing things give me very deep impression. It's hard to believe that such a good professor has left us. His achievement in research, as well as the charm of his personality will be in our mind for ever. Let's give our most sincere wishes to Pro. Chanson, wish that he will rest in peace forever.... |
| twinsen(twinsen@cs.ust.hk) |
| 21:58:48 01/Sep/2005 |
| Professor Chanson is a remarkable professor. I am fortunate to be taught by him in COMP362. His self-cultivation and enthusiasm worth the clapping of all people. His dedication to education will not be forgotten by his students.
Wish him rest in peace. |
| Ka Lung(eg_lklab@stu.ust.hk) |
| 19:48:17 01/Sep/2005 |
| Dear Professor Chanson,
I remembered that the first time I met you was the time I took COMP 252 in year 2. Your way of lecturing was excellent and you could let me grab the gist of many difficult operating system concepts easily. By the time of year 3, I met you once again in COMP 362 and thanks for your teaching, I could learn a lot from you. From the chat with you on post-graduates studying several months ago, I really thank you for giving me advice on how to be a good researcher. You are really a great and respectable teacher. |
| Ho |
| 18:38:52 01/Sep/2005 |
| In memory of our great teacher and mentor...
It was my fortune to be Prof. Chanson's FYP student in 2003. From the time of FYP to his was hospitalized, he taught me not only about technology, how to do project, how to do research, but also an attitude of life and how to live meaningfully. I believe his dedication to research and education will still be influencing many of us; and his caring and advices to us will always be remembered. |
| Power Siu |
| 14:17:42 01/Sep/2005 |
| It is a really sad news that, my final year project supervisor, Prof. Samuel Chanson has passed away.
He is one of the most liked professors in our department by the undergraduates. He is also a favorite supervisor among graduate students. Although he has established his fame even before most of us were born, he never hesitate to spend time on teaching, reviewing reports, meeting with students, and writing recommendation letters. He was truly a friend, a teacher for all of us. The luncheon for outstanding students on April 30th this year was when I saw him last time. He was a guest of his student, sitting on his wheelchair. When I was shaking hands with him and greeting to him, I was really wishing he could recover soon and come back to us. Unfortunately, he was forever taken from us. Let me take a minute and pray, may him rest peacefully in heaven. |
| Joseph ZHOU |
| 23:46:11 31/Aug/2005 |
| Salute to my great teacher, a respectful punch-card user dedicated his life in the contribution to the world of computer science. |
| ES |
| 23:09:52 31/Aug/2005 |
| Even I am just a little student he has taught some years before, in my memory, Prof. Chanson is always a kind and interesting teacher. I attended almost every of his lectures with great fun. He stimulate my interests in computer networking.
I will always remember him and his teaching! |
| Leung Yiu Tong Eric(eric@tkojudo.org) |
| 15:59:10 31/Aug/2005 |
| I learned a lot from you in different aspects, from how to write a program to how to be a man. You even gave me advises when you were fighting with cancer. Your students will know how to handle a difficult situation in their lives because you have already demonstrated your wisdom and brave. |
| Tsz-Wo Sze(szetszwo@cs.ust.hk) |
| 12:18:02 31/Aug/2005 |
| Abandoned Garden (Words and music by Michael Franks)
Dedicated to Sam, "In your abandoned garden, sunlight still prevails: The jasmine climbs the trellis fragrantly, the jacaranda ultravioletly sways. The blossom. each of them by your hand planted, Will, even if I tell them of your sudden Disappearance from us, Not believe the tale. In your abandoned garden, beauty is unchanged: The hummingbird still hovers for the scent the frangipane so seductively displays. Camellias, each of them by your hand planted, The sadness of your sudden disappearance still unknown to them, Await the kiss of rain. " Sam, you will always be missed and remembered as our model of dedication, selflessness, courage and dignity. May you rest in peace. |
| Brahim Bensaou(brahim@cs.ust.hk) |
| 11:55:02 31/Aug/2005 |
| My sympathy and support to the family and the deepest sadness to the lost of the coach, teacher and scholar. May you rest in peace. We will meet again in heaven, I am sure. |
| Hin(mh.chiu@alumni.ust.hk) |
| 10:12:48 31/Aug/2005 |
| I still remembered the days when I first met Sam 12 years ago at a small inn in London. I was impressed by his commitment to an academic life. Sam was a good teacher to all of us. We learnt much from him of his dedication to students and Christianity.
He behaved bravely at the days he was hospitalized. He knew that we did not want to miss him. He was calm and certain where he will go. At the time he suffered from great pains and when strength was leaving him, he consoled us with peaceful smiles and asked us to pray for him. |
| Shing-Chi Cheung(scc@cs.ust.hk) |
| 09:43:41 31/Aug/2005 |
| Dear Professor Chanson,
It could hardly believe that you leave us right now. I will never forget the generosity that you granted me a permission on working on a CPEG FYP. I remember the moment that you personally wrote a letter for my special request. You are such a great professor who cares every student. Thanks for leading us always to the right direction. Clifford So |
| Clifford So |
| 04:01:23 31/Aug/2005 |
| Our deepest condolences to Sam's family.
We will remember him as a great friend and colleague. May he rest in peace. Jelena and Voja Misic |
| Jelena Misic(jmisic@cs.umanitoba.ca) |
| 01:51:48 31/Aug/2005 |
| Prof. Chanson was my teacher for two courses during my undergraduate study. He explained the concept slowly and clearly to me whenever I asked (stupid) questions. He gave me alot of useful advices on further study when I was a final year student, although he was not my teacher/advisor at that time. He is a good teacher in my heart forever.
Leung |
| Kan-Leung CHENG(klcheng@cs.ust.hk) |
| 01:37:32 31/Aug/2005 |
| Dear Chanson,
I am lucky to be one of your FYP student. I learnt a lot during that period. |
| Terence(cs_tkhaa@ust.hk) |
| 01:29:33 31/Aug/2005 |
| Dear Professor Chanson,
Thousands of words cannot express my sadness once I heard about it. In my mind, you are always a great professor. This is my pleasure to be one of your students for a year, and we would never forget how you taught us, not only in academic. I'd give my best wish to the Professor Chanson's family will recover from sorrow very soon. Calvin HKUST CS Dept |
| Calvin Tang(caltang@ust.hk) |
| 01:06:57 31/Aug/2005 |
| Dear Prof. Chanson,
I felt very lucky that I could be your FYP student. I would not forget your guidance and help throughout the project. Even though you are sick, you still arranged time to meet us and gave many useful advice to us. I deeply felt your care to student and your enthusiasm to work. From you, I leart that what a great teacher is. Thanks for your guidance and may you rest peacefully in heaven. Maggie |
| Maggie |
| 00:49:54 31/Aug/2005 |
| Dear Prof. Chanson,
Wish that you can read these message in Heaven. If you can read these, you should be happy about that. When we visited you, you said that students' appreciation is more important than acceptance of journal papers. No doubt that students from COMP, CPEG, MTMI, or the Cyberspace Center, (no matter where they are) remembered your great teaching. No doubt that your words have already been implanted in our mind. As a student, former Cyberspace Center staff, and ISFS member, your guidance and teaching is always in my mind. Your teaching and invention will stay forever. May God Bless you and accept you, Your Student, Ricci |
| Ricci(ricci@cs.ust.hk) |
| 23:10:21 30/Aug/2005 |
| Dear Prof. Chanson,
Thank for your care during my final year project. I remembered you still arranged time to meet us even you're sick. You're a hardworking and strong person. You care students. You truely live your life. We always respect you. Though I'm not christian, I believe you're in where you looked forward to. |
| Ken |
| 22:44:27 30/Aug/2005 |
| Dear Sam,
You are a great teacher and a kind person. You showed care not only to our project progress but also to our health. I could still remember you asked us not to work overnight and to take care of our own health. I feel very sad that I missed the chance to show you my gratitude in person and I will miss you. Thank you! Precious |
| Precious Leang(precious.leang@alumni.ust.hk) |
| 22:43:23 30/Aug/2005 |
| My Great Thanks and Deep Sad to my dearest Prof.
It is my honor to be your student for year. |
| D |
| 22:35:33 30/Aug/2005 |
| Prof. Chanson was a great teacher, both acadmically and personally. He was an upright and responsible person.
I'm grateful to be his student for 2 courses and they were two of the most inspiring courses. I had the privilege to work with him as his Teaching Assistant. I could see his enthusiasm and care toward his students during every meeting. I'll remember him forever as a great teacher and friend. May his soul rest in peace in the arms of God and may God comfort his family. Best, Victor |
| Victor(vcheung@cs.ust.hk) |
| 22:03:41 30/Aug/2005 |
| I felt deeply sad at the sudden demise of Professor Chanson.
Professor Chanson profoundly infuenced me and other students. As well as well-known achievement of his profession, his lecture full of wisdom, humor and enthusiasm is unforgettable. He is the synonym of COMP251 and COMP361. I would like to say "thank you" for the way he brightened our lives, even though time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice; but for those who care, time is eternity. I extend my heartfelt sympathies to his family. May he rest in the peace. |
| Teki Chan(teki.chan@alumni.ust.hk) |
| 21:50:53 30/Aug/2005 |
| I will remember your teachings and your kindness. The dignity with which you carrried yourself. And I will miss you for as long as I live.
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| Eddie(cseddie@ust.hk) |
| 20:36:08 30/Aug/2005 |
| Dear Prof. Chanson,
I am very sorry to hear the bad news. You are a great teacher to all of us. Please rest peacefully in heaven and you will stay in our memories forever. Kimo |
| LAI Tsz Chung, Kimo(kimo@cs.ust.hk) |
| 18:00:14 30/Aug/2005 |
| Though the time between Prof. Chanson and me is limited, I would never forget the experience Prof. Chanson has shared with us. |
| Hang(sfatfat@gmail.com) |
| 16:41:25 30/Aug/2005 |
| 香港科技大学计算机科学系倪明选主任：
惊悉贵系 Sam Chanson 教授因患癌症不幸于昨天去世，消息传来后，我系教师和在京的计算机界同行十分震惊。我们谨代表清华大学计算机系全体教授对 Sam 教授的溘然辞世表示沉痛哀悼，并请您转达对 Sam 教授家属的深切慰问。 沉痛悼念 Sam Chanson 教授。 清华大学计算机科学与技术系 林闯 杨士强 2005年8月30日于北京 |
| 林闯 杨士强 |
| 15:08:05 30/Aug/2005 |
| Sam is a great teacher & brother in Christ. I'm very glad that he had faith in God during his final days.
Rest in peace Sam until we meet again. |
| Trista Yeung(trista.yeung at alumni.ust.hk) |
| 14:55:50 30/Aug/2005 |
| Dear Sam,
Thank you for your guidance and care during these years in my MPhil study and my work in Cyberspace center. During the day of your sickness, you didn't stop your hardworking and concern of the others needs. It is time for you to rest all your burden on earth and enjoy the joy and peace in our father's house. Last time in the hospital you said we will meet again. See you there some day. In Christ, Wo |
| Cheung Tin Wo(eloihk@gmail.com) |
| 14:06:16 30/Aug/2005 |
| Dear Professor Chanson,
To me, you are one of my greatest teacher, who teach me more than the well prepared materials in the classroom. You teach me how can I go on with my dream. You offer me chances that I have never met. I am so sorry that I do not take the chance to learn more from you. I am greatly depressed when I first learn the news... But thank god that you are one of the brother in our heavenly father. I will not forget what you have taught me, no matter in computer science, in research or in my everyday life. Many thanks for your teaching. Hope your family will soon recover from the sorrow. I hope so much to see you again in our father's place. Thank you so much... In Christ, Henry Hui HKUST CS (2004) |
| Hui Pak Sum Henry(einsteinhui@gmail.com) |
| 10:34:56 30/Aug/2005 |
| In memory of a great professor.
I would like to express my condolence to his family. Terence (1995 CS, 2004 MTM) |
| Terence AU(terence.au@gmail.com) |
| 09:24:44 30/Aug/2005 |
| I want to express my deepest sympathies towards the family of Professor Chanson. It is a great sorrow that we have lost a true professional. We will always remember Professor Chanson's great dedication to the field and his kindness to everybody. May peace be with Professor Chanson and his family. |
| Calvin Chow |
| 02:32:18 30/Aug/2005 |
| I'm very sorry to hear about that. I dunno how to express my sorrow, but I'm sure it's a great loss to all of us.
May he rest peacefully in heaven. Roger |
| Roger Hsiao(wrhsiao@cs.cmu.edu) |
| 01:33:27 30/Aug/2005 |
| I still remember that when I visited your office to look for your help to understand how to do the "MIPS" programming, you was so patient as to spend around half an hour explaining the concept to me.
In lessons, you always try to make sure every student understand the concept, and answer all our questions. In the course, although I almost scored full marks in all assignments and exams, you just gave me a B+ as the final grade, because you are a good teacher, but a strict teacher as well. I would like to say the last "Thank You" to you for your teaching, and giving me a chance to work on FYP under your supervision. I know I will little note, nor long remember what I say here, but I can never forget what you did teach me before. |
| Eddy Chang |
| 01:21:25 30/Aug/2005 |
| I am really sorry to hear that Professor Chanson passed away. It is my honor to have Professor Chanson as my FYP supervisor in my final year and as my boss for the time in Cyberspace Center.
Professor Chanson is a hard-working and responsible person, he always care for his students and staff in center. I will never forget the time with you and the experience you shared with us. May the god let him rest peacefully in the heaven. |
| Kelvin Tang(y2kelvin@gmail.com) |
| 00:39:55 30/Aug/2005 |
| We are sorry about the pass away of Prof. Chanson. He is a good teacher and a good mentor to us. We all miss him of his professionalism and contribution to the UST CS.
Albert Au |
| Albert Au(albert.au@alumni.ust.hk) |
| 00:34:46 30/Aug/2005 |
| Rest in peace and love of God.
http://chityan.blogspot.com/2005/08/in-memory-of-prof-samuel-chanson.html |
| Shum Chit Yan(freelance.sniper@gmail.com) |
| 00:25:14 30/Aug/2005 |
| I feel very sad to hear about that. Prof. Chanson is a great professor, I have learnt a lot from him. It is my fortune to have Prof.Chanson as my supervisor in my final year. I will remember all the time with him.
Let him rest in peace. |
| Simon Hung |
| 23:46:13 29/Aug/2005 |
| My deepest sympathy to Prof. Chanson's Family. May he rest in peace.
God bless, Kathy |
| Kathy Lee |
| 23:11:33 29/Aug/2005 |
| Dear Family of Prof. Chanson,
Prof. Chanson were the greatest supervisor during my final year. He is a great and caring boss during my work in the Cyberspace Center. He always fully supports, concerns, and trusts us for whatever challenges we faced or decisions we made in past 6 years. He is one of the greatest brother in Christ I have ever met. I still remember that he must preach the Good News to all non-Christians who walked into his ward. He is always in my mind. May our Lord Jesus Christ let him rest in peace and comforts all your heart. Emmanuel, Stanley Cheng |
| Stanley Cheng |
| 20:08:46 29/Aug/2005 |
| I will never forget the experiences you shared with me that day; I will never forget your working spirit and kindness; I will never forget your strong will in your life. Your great contributions will be remembered forever. Rest peacefully in the heaven, Professor Chanson. |
| Billy Liao(liaoshu@ust.hk) |
| 18:56:15 29/Aug/2005 |
| Your kindness will always be in my heart. |
| Alger Hoi |
| 17:49:17 29/Aug/2005 |
| I will remember what you taught me~~
You are a great supervisor! |
| Ken Yiu |
| 15:29:56 29/Aug/2005 |
| Deepest Sympathy to the Family of Prof. S. Chanson
I would like to express my deep sorrow and express my heartfelt condolences to the family of Prof. S. Chanson. Prof. Chanson has left behind memorable moments that he shared with his students and the fond memories will live in our hearts forever – the advice, help and support that he has given us all these years. May the memories you shared with Prof. Chansion held deep with your hearts and help to soothe your spirits at the difficult time. You are in my prayers. Take good care. Best Wishes and Warmest Regards, Vivian Kwan Former HKUST Student |
| Vivian Kwan |
| 15:24:36 29/Aug/2005 |
| In memory of a great teacher... |
| An Lu(anlu@cs.ust.hk) |
| 15:24:24 29/Aug/2005 |