Peter Tun — Award

by Hla Min

Update : Aug 2025

Dr. Peter Tun (Khin Tun, MRCP)

• Associate Dean at Oxford University for four years.
• Due to the lax rules and denial of his request for PPE at his Department, he became an early casualty of Covid-19.
• Passed away on April 13, 2020. The day marked the beginning of Thingyan (Water Throwing Festival). In 2020, the day was “Easter Monday”.
• He is Gone But Not Forgotten (GBNF).
• I chronicled the period from early April to late May 2020.
  It covers news, photos, articles (from the UK Newspapers) and memories (by his family members, relatives, friends and colleagues).

Award by Nuerology Academy

Condolences

From Dr. Johnny Kyaw Myint (SPHS60, Australia)

Very proud of Peter that will be honored like this.

From Dr Wilbert Ho (SPHS60, UK)

• Hi Dexter, thanks for sharing the news about the Peter Tun Neurology Award.
• I am very proud on behalf of his family and as a friend and fellow Myanmar. Best wishes, Wilbert.

From U Thaung Lwin (Dexter, Peter’s uncle)

Both Johnny and Wilbert are my class mates in St Paul’s since 5th standard.

From Hussein Ariff

• Dexter thank you very much for sharing.
• May God rest his soul in eternal peace.
• Amen.

Memories

• He is the eldest of three siblings.
• His grandfather, father & Peter are the “First son”

• Peter served Mezaligone & nearby villages as the Lone Doctor.

• Peter made annual visits to his parents. He and his mom are January born. They perform Birthday Dana together.
• Peter invited us to Min Ko’s Engagement Party at Winner Inn and follow-up at their parents’ home

• U Tin Htoon sent a Photo Card. He later compiled a Photo Album for Peter.

Updates

• Peter’s name was read in the song by “London Symphony”
• Peter was nominated for a Posthumous FRCP
• Min Ko (Peter’s elder son) was “First son (for the 4th Generation)” in his family. He has two daughters. Not sure if another “First son (for the 5th Generation)” will appear.