Saya U Tin Maung Nyunt, Ko Thein Naing (Patrick) and Ko Myint Swe attended the Baby Shower for our daughter-in-law.
U Tin Mg Nyunt
We now have a grand daughter and a grand son.
My beloved mom
She is holding my elder son.
The photo shows
a son of my elder brother
two sons of my eldest sister
a son and a daughter of my elder sister
GM with six grand kids
Thingyan
Burma celebrates the Burmese New Year in mid-April. Thingyan is the associated Water Festival.
For logistics, the San Francisco Bay Area celebrates Thingyan in May.
Thingyan
Uncle U Thein Han
He is my mom’s youngest brother. He worked for IBM Burma before moving to the USA.
We visited him in Maryland in 2015.
Sadly, he passed away on Sept 29, 2025. He was 96+ years old.
Uncle U Thein Han 1
My aunt taught Psychology at Rangoon University. She studied Library Science in the USA. She retired as Head of the Burmese Collection at the Library of Congress.
Uncle U Thein Han 2
Their elder son is a medical doctor in Texas. Their younger son is a Civil Engineer in Maryland.
Encyclopedia RUBC Souvenir MagazineHMEE BookCD Supplement for HMEE Book
SPHS Sayas
Bro ClementianSaya U SeinBro Xavier Mr. C Lewis
Bro Clementian : Mathematics
U Sein : Burmese
Bro Xavier : English, Boxing
C. Lewis : English
Middle School Staff
Middle School 1Middle School 2
SPHS58
Gathering 1Gathering 2
Relatives
Rel 1Rel 2Rel 3Rel 4Rel 5Rel 6Rel 7
Parents
Uncles & Aunts
Cousins
Nephews & Nieces
Friends
Dr. Khin Maung Zaw / Frank, Dr. Myo San / Freddie, Dr. Khin Maung U / George, Dr. Nyunt Nyunt Wai / Amy, Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint / Johnny Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint Dr. Sann Oo, Daw Than Yi / Maubin Ma Shwe Than Friends 4Friends 5Friends 6Nyunt Maung San, Tin Tin Myint / Emma Norcal 1NorCal 2NorCal 3NorCal 4NorCal 5
Let Oo Sayas
Three Generations
My beloved parents
My spouse and I
My elder son
With my beloved parents
St. Paul’s High School, Rangoon
De la Salle Brothers
Sayas / Male teachers
Sayamas / Female Teachers
SPHS Staff
Dr. Khin Mg Mg & Dr. Rafiul Ahad
Dr. Khin Mg Mg (Physics) : Prof and Chair, Physics & Astronomy, University of Mississippi
Dr. Rafiul Ahad (Computer Science) : Retired VP, Oracle USA
KMM RA 1KMM RA 2KMM RA 3KMM RA 4
Dr. Nyunt Wai (Victor Nyunt)
Fourth in Burma in the Matriculation Exam in 1963
Retired Professor, Physiology at Institute of Medicine (1) and (2)
Nyaung Yan 2Nyaung Yan 1Mahasi, Nyaung Yan, Mingun
Ma Soe Yein Sayadaw
Succeeded Nyaung Yan Sayadaw as Sangha Maha Nayaka, Sixth Buddhist Council
Nyaung Yan & Ma Soe Yein
Dhammanda Vihara
Dhammanda Vihara, Half Moon Bay, California
U Sobhana
U Silananda : Inaugural Rector, ITBMU
U Jotalankara
U Osadha
Dr. Mehm Tin Mon
Ph.D in Chemistry from UIUC
Retired Professor
Bilingual Author
Taught Abhidhamma
Mehm Tin Mon Abhidhamma Metta & Thitsar
Relatives
Dr. Min Sandar MonRel 1Rel 2Rel 3Rel 4Rel 5Rel 6Rel 7
Parents
Uncles & Aunts
Cousins
Nephews & Nieces
Friends
Dr. Khin Maung Zaw / Frank, Dr. Myo San / Freddie, Dr. Khin Maung U / George, Dr. Nyunt Nyunt Wai / Amy, Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint / Johnny Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint Dr. Sann Oo, Daw Than Yi / Maubin Ma Shwe Than Friends 4Friends 5Friends 6Nyunt Maung San, Tin Tin Myint / Emma Norcal 1NorCal 2NorCal 3NorCal 4NorCal 5
Let Oo Sayas
Three Generations
My beloved parents
My spouse and I
My elder son
With my beloved parents
St. Paul’s High School, Rangoon
De la Salle Brothers
Sayas / Male teachers
Sayamas / Female Teachers
SPHS Staff
Dr. Khin Mg Mg & Dr. Rafiul Ahad
Dr. Khin Mg Mg (Physics) : Prof and Chair, Physics & Astronomy, University of Mississippi
Dr. Rafiul Ahad (Computer Science) : Retired VP, Oracle USA
KMM RA 1KMM RA 2KMM RA 3KMM RA 4
Dr. Nyunt Wai (Victor Nyunt)
Fourth in Burma in the Matriculation Exam in 1963
Retired Professor, Physiology at Institute of Medicine (1) and (2)
Nyaung Yan & Ma Soe Yein Nyaung Yan 1Nyaung Yan 2Mahasi, Nyaung Yan, Mingun Dhammanda Vihara, Half Moon Bay, California
U Sobhana
U Silananda
U Jotalankara
U Osadha
Relatives
Rel 1Rel 2Rel 3Rel 4Rel 5Rel 6Rel 7
Parents
Uncles & Aunts
Cousins
Nephews & Nieces
Friends
Dr. Khin Maung Zaw / Frank, Dr. Myo San / Freddie, Dr. Khin Maung U / George, Dr. Nyunt Nyunt Wai / Amy, Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint / Johnny Dr. Thane Oke Kyaw Myint Dr. Sann Oo, Daw Than Yi / Maubin Ma Shwe Than Friends 4Friends 5Friends 6Nyunt Maung San, Tin Tin Myint / Emma Norcal 1NorCal 2NorCal 3NorCal 4NorCal 5
Let Oo Sayas
Three Generations
My beloved parents
My spouse and I
My elder son
With my beloved parents
St. Paul’s High School, Rangoon
De la Salle Brothers
Sayas / Male teachers
Sayamas / Female Teachers
SPHS Staff
Dr. Khin Mg Mg & Dr. Rafiul Ahad
Dr. Khin Mg Mg (Physics) : Prof and Chair, Physics & Astronomy, University of Mississippi
Dr. Rafiul Ahad (Computer Science) : Retired VP, Oracle USA
KMM RA 1KMM RA 2KMM RA 3KMM RA 4
Dr. Nyunt Wai (Victor Nyunt)
Fourth in Burma in the Matriculation Exam in 1963
Retired Professor, Physiology at Institute of Medicine (1) and (2)
There are about 3000 articles in my web site hlamin.com
It is difficult if not impossible to revise all the articles.
Note that the events described here mostly cover my journey as a University Student.
Other events (e.g. 1946 to 1970s) are covered in other Posts. I have honored Outstanding Matriculates (e.g. f1951 to 1965) in other Posts.
1963
Guinea Pigs
We took the Matriculation Only examination in 1963.
SPHS63Hla Min (7th Place)
Paulians took 5 places among the Top Five, 7 places among the Top Ten, and 10 places among the Top Twenty.
Khin Maung U (1st)
Min Oo (2nd)
Myo San (3rd, GBNF)
Nyunt Wai (4th)
Thein Wai (5th)
Hla Min (7th)
Johnny Maung Maung (Aung Kyaw Zaw, 9th)
Maung Maung Kyi (11th, GBNF)
Aung Thu Yein (13th, GBNF)
Frank Gale (Khin Maung Zaw, 17th)
We attended the last ever I.Sc.(A) class at Leik Khone.
Following the “Anniversary of 7th July, 1962” events, the major parts of Rangion and Mandalay Universities were closed for an unspecified period.
Engineering and Medical Classes were spared at that time.
Subsequently, those who were only one year senior to us in High School graduated 2.5 years ahead of us (the Guinea Pigs of the Education Systems).
RUBC
We joined Rangoon University Boat Club.
Our Paulians Crew was Runners-up for Senior Novices. Maung Maung Kyi (Bow, GBNF) Hla Min (2) Kyaw Wynn (3) Willie Soe Maung (Myint Soe, Stroke, GBNF) Myint Thein (Cox, GBNF)
We were awarded Full Green.
Maung Maung KyiKyaw Wynn (2nd from Left)
40th AnniversaryGathering
President Sithu U Tin, Vice President U Po Zon and U Tin Htoon (A60) compiled the Souvenir Magazine for the 40th Anniversary of the Founding of RUBC.
Due to Security Concerns, the 40th Anniversary Annual Regatta was cancelled.
Sithu U Tin and the Patrons decided to hold the “40th Anniversary of the founding of RUBC” at a hotel in Kandawgyi.
RUBC 40th Anniversary
Burma Institute of Technology
My elder brother and several of my sayas graduated from the Burma Institute of Technology (BIT) in 1963.
They were from the second batch of BIT.
The degree conferred was B.Sc. (Engg).
1964
Education System
The New Education System was implemented in November, 1964.
Most Faculties of the University of Rangoon became autonomous Institutes with their own Rectors.
The Youth Affairs Department implemented Luyechun (Outstanding Students) Program in the Summer of 1964. Eligible students from 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Standards were chosen to attend the Ngapali Shwe Wah Gyaing Camp in the Summer of 1964.
Rangoon Institute of Technology
RIT Student
In November 1964, three batches of students entered RIT (Rangoon Institute of Technology).
400+ were admitted to the first ever 1st BE using the controversial Intelligence Level Aggregate (ILA). Ko Zaw Min was admitted as Roll Number One. Tommy Shwe (GBNF), Cho Aye (GBNF), Peter Pe (GBNF) and Thaung Sein (Steeve Kay, GBNF) were among the top students.
300+ who had passed the last ever I.Sc.(A) examination were chosen by merit to attend the first ever 2nd BE. I was admitted as Roll Number One. Taing Oke, Kenny Wong, Tun Aung Gyaw, Tin Tun (GBNF) and Thein Swe (GBNF) were among the top students.
About 200 students who had passed the last ever I.Sc.(B) examination were admitted to the 3rd BE (formerly 1st year Engineering). Tun Aung (Jeffrey, GBNF) was a top student.
RUBC
Elected as Honorary Treasurer of RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club). I had to report to Professor William Paw (President of RUBC).
I was the last Executive Committee member to be elected at the Annual General Meeting.
Served as Vice Captain the following year.
The higher authorities prevented me from becoming RUBC Captain by discarding the Bye Laws and using their ad-hoc rules (e.g. selecting instead of electing Captain)
Note : My affection for Rowing & RUBC did not wither. I served as Contributing Editor for the RUBC 90th Anniversary Souvenir Magazine.
RUBC Souvenir Magazine
Matriculation
Cherry Hlaing (Than Than Tin, St. John’s Convent) and Lyn Aung Thet (MEHS) had the Joint Highest Marks.
Based on ILA, Cherry would be admitted as Roll Number One to IM(1). She would be selected Luyechun for the Inlay Camp in the summer of 1965. Her grand father U Hoke Sein and her father U Saw Hlaing were also First in Burma. Her two children would also be First in Family. The record of five family members (spanning four generations) standing First in Burma is an enviable record that will not be broken.
Lyn Aung Thet (MEHS64) had four distinctions and the same raw score, but his performance in Burmese gave him a lower ILA than Cherry. He is a Scholar Athlete with proficiency in Swimming, Water Polo, Tennis and Chess. He was selected Luyechun in a subsequent year.
Aung Win Chiong (SPHS64) has the next best raw score. He had a perfect ILA score and was admitted to IM(2) as Roll Number One.
Maurice Hla Kyi (Min Lwin, SPHS64) had the 5th highest marks. He was admitted to IM(2) as Roll Number Two.
Maurice & Aung Win
1965 – 1969
Matriculationin 1965
Bernard Khaw (SPHS65) had four distinctions (with 80+ marks in English) and stood First in Burma. Due to the revised policy (e.g. 3 NRC requirement), he could not apply for professional courses. He majored in Chemistry before moving to USA. He retired as a Chemical Engineer and Pastor.
Bernard (Center)
Aung Myint (SPHS65) had the second best raw marks. He and his twin brother Maung Aye moved to USA and pursued Ph.D
Winston Sein Maung (SPHS65, GBNF) had the third best raw marks.
Cherry Than Tin had the fourth best raw marks. She was admitted as Roll No (1) to MC (2).
Yi Thwe (SPHS65, GBNF) was admitted as Roll No (1) to MC (1).
Paing Soe (Freddie, SPHS65) had same marks as Yi Thwe. He was admitted as Roll No (2) to MC (1).
Forty four Paulians were admitted to MC in 1965. They are from the Last Batch of True Paulians.
After Nationalization, St. Paul’s High School was renamed as No. (6) Botathaung State High School.
Nationalization
The consequences of the Coup d’etat include
Disappearance of Democracy
Nationalization of industry and schools
Indiscriminate demonetization
Increased censorship
With every turmoil (effecting “National Security”), the universities, institutes and schools were suspended.
After the schools were nationalized, St. Paul’s High School became No. (6) Botathaung State High School. Some Brothers left Burma. A few indigenous Brothers remained in Ady Road. Brother Joseph was ordained as Father Joseph.
Luyechun
The program was extended to include Universitites and Institutes in the Summer of 1965.
I attended the Inlay Khaung Daing Lu Ye Camp in the summer of 1965 along with U Sein Shwe, Daw Khin Than Myint Tin and U Zaw Min Nawaday.
LYC 1LYC 2
MC(1) sent Cherry Hlaing, Khin Maung U, Anita Aye Pe and Kyaw Sein Koe (Victor, GBNF).
RIT
There were eight engineering departments
Architecture
Chemical
Civil
Electrical
Mechanical
Metallurgy
Mining
Textile
Most departments have associations. The RIT Mechanical Engineering Association was active. U Win Thein (M67, GBNF) was a Prime Mover. He co-founded Set Hmu Thadinzin and Mechanical Magazine. He co-organized activities.
The RIT Sports Council was headed by Saya U Maung Maung Than (GBNF). U Maung Maung (Burma Selected in soccer) was Sports Officer. The associations for the various sports was headed by a saya.
Several RIT students were Burma Selected. They include Sai Kham Pan (Badminton) and Htay Aung (Swimming and Water Polo).
Htay Aung
Saya Mao Toon Siong (former Burma Champion) was National Coach for Table Tennis. He also coached the RIT team which won the Inter-Institute Championship.
Saya Mao
Electrical Sayas
EE Sayas
In those days, the Electrical Engineering was headed by Saya U Sein Hlaing (Professor and Head).
The senior sayas included U Kyaw Tun (saya of our sayas), U Tin Swe and U Sein Win. All are now GBNF.
There were about 20 sayas. Five were on deputation for further studies abroad.
I wrote “A Sad and Short Clip : EE Sayas” for SPZP-2010. Sayas U Thein Lwin and U Nyi Nyi have since passed away.
EC and EP
There were two options : EC (Electrical Communications) and EP (Electrical Power). Per advice in the industry, only a quarter of the students were accepted for EC.
There were 80+ EE students in the beginning. Tin Tin (Anne) was the lone female EE student.
At the end, there were 40+ EE students left.
EE69ers
The EP students outnumbered the EC students 3 by 1. Several bright students played safe by choosing EP (which provided a job guarantee).
We studied EC (Electrical Communications). Twelve of us graduated in 1969.
Four EC69ers — Kyaw Soe, Aung Thu Yein, Chit Tin and Oo Kyaw Hla — are now GBNF.
A few years later, EC became Electronics Engineering.
A few decades later, Electronics Engineering and Electrical Power became full-fledged departments.
Khin Maung Zaw (KMZ, EC76) wrote :
AFAIK, EC was the hardest and strictest discipline at the RIT in those days as we’ve been told. Some even asked us why we had to go there. Of course, I am not going to mention the easiest discipline there, but we joked like, “they had 109 students and 110 passed the exam”. I do not mean any disrespect to Sayas and friends from other majors!! At times, it made us wonder why were we there for god’s sake. CRAZY TIMES!!! Indeed.
Volunteer
I served as
Treasurer & Vice Captain of RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club)
Class Representative, Joint Secretary & Secretary of RITEE (Rangoon Institute of Technology Electrical Engineering Association)
Member of Committee for “Hlyat Sit Sar Saung”
Editor of the Bulletin published by RIT English Association
Member of UTC, Rowing, Scrabble, and Chess Assocations /Clubs
Free lance writer (articles, poems, translations) My poem “Men on the Moon” was sent to NASA by USIS, and it was published in the Guardian newspaper in July 1969
I am trying to emulate their philanthropy by sharing my knowledge & expertise.
Sharing Knowledge & Expertise
Jack of All Trades; Master of Some
Proponent of Youth Leadership
Sharing Knowledge & Expertise gained as
Software Engineer / Craftsman
Consultant
Distinguished Toastmaster
Author & Blogger
Translator & Interpreter
Editor of newsletters & books
Folklorist & Historian
Recording history of our beloved land
Love history
HMEE TeamHMEE Book
Was Member of “History of Myanmar Engineering Education Project”. U Ohn Khine (M70) & I compiled CD supplement for HMEE book.
Was Docent at the “Computer History Museum” in Mountain View, California, USA.
CHM
Published 2500+ posts
Broadcast 220 Short Talks from August 2020 to February 2021. Can be viewed using @hmin3664 on YouTube
YouTube Channel for my videos
Hope that my posts &videos will be helpful to scholars and historians in Myanmar and beyond.
Wrote articles, reviews, poems & translations for
National Foreign Language Center at University of Maryland, College Park : Burmese Language Lessons (Listening and Reading)
Encyclopedia of Asian American Folklore and Folklife ABC-CIO Press : Can access my articles from Google Books.
Encyclopedia
MoeMaKa : Online Publication
RIT Alumni Newsletter : from April 1999 – present
RIT Alumni Newsletter for SPZP-2000
Swel Daw Yeik Sar Saung : Poems for SPZP-2002 & 2007; Article in SPZP-2010
SDY Sar Saung for SPZP-2002
Swel Daw Yeik Magazine : Article for Shwe Yadu 2014
SDY Magazine for Shwe YaDu 2014
History of Myanmar Engineering Education : U Ohn Khine (M70) & I compiled CD Supplement for HMEE Book
CD for HMEE Book
BAPS Newsletter : Contributing Editor
BAPS Newsletter
Dhammananda Newsletter : Contributing Editor for Dhammananda Vihara, Half Moon Bay, California & Theravada Buddhist Society of America (TBSA)
Dhammananda Newsletter
Paying Homage to Sayadaw U Silanandabhimvama : Contributing Editor & Member of Publications Committee
Homage to U Silananda
Rangoon University Boat Club : Contributing Editor for 90th Anniversary Issue
RUBC Magazine
Guardian Newspaper : Poems (e.g. Men on the Moon); Articles (e.g. Computers and Applications) in English
Men on the Moon
Working People’s Daily (WPD) : Poems (e.g. Phaung daw-u Festival); Translation (e.g. Still So Young) in English
Phaungdaw-u Festval
Forward Magazine : Poems (e.g. To the Fallen Warrior) in English
To the Fallen Warrior
Veda Magazine (ဝေဒ) : Articles for Burma Astro Research Bureau
Pan Magazine (ပန်) : Articles in Burmese
High School Mathematics Project : Member of Editorial Team
Team of System Specialists : Computer Education & Application
Set Hmu Thadin Zin (စက်မှုသတင်းစဉ်) : Short notes
Hlyat Sit Sar Saung (လျှပ်စစ်စာစောင်) : Article for RIT EE
Activities / Contributions
Docent at Computer History Museum, Shoreline Boulevard, Mountain View, California
Contributing Member of History of Myanmar Engineering Education Project, which published HMEE Book in 2012; U Ohn Khine & I compiled the CD Supplement for the book; Copies of the HMEE Book were donated to Universities’ Central Library, YTU Library and RITAA / Alumni Association
DTM / Distinguished Toastmaster, Toastmasters International
Volunteer, SF Bay Area ACM Chapter
Member, 2010 Census Count Committee
Founding member, RIT Alumni International
Founding member & BOD, NorCal RIT Alumni Association
Translator / Interpreter of Dhamma Talks at Tathagata Meditation Center, San Jose
Past Vice President, Theravada Buddhist Society of America; Editor of Dhammananda Newsletter; Content provider of TBSA web site; Contributing Editor of “Paying Homage to Sayadaw U Silandabhivamsa”
Translator, “Poetic Art Series”
Founder & Chief Editor, RIT Alumni Newsletter
Compiled “Memories” for PPBRS, SPHS, RIT, UCC, RUBC …
Souvenirs
Dream Big or Small
“If one person can dream, others will fulfill”
The saying is attributed to Jules Verne who dreamed & wrote about space ships, submarines, and travel around the globe.
My Earlier Dream
SPZP-2000
Was to connect or re-connect Sayas, Colleagues & Friends physically and electronically.
We successfully organized the First RIT Alumni Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw Pwe in San Francisco, California in October 2000.
Six more World-wide Reunion and SPZP took place. Singapore in 2002, 2007 & 2010. Yangon in 2004, 2012 & 2016. Due to pandemic, SPZP-2020 was canceled.
Started RIT Alumni International Newsletter in April 1999.
Served as Content Provider & Editor for ex-RIT websites : first one by KMZ (UKhin Maung Zaw, now retired from Microsoft) and second one by Wunna Ko Ko (then at SAS).
Both ex-RIT websites are now inactive.
My Later Dream
Was to record Oral & Written History of our Alma Mater and our Beloved Land.
Set up hlamin.com (to archive old posts, add new posts and revise selected posts).
Requested SPZP-2000 Organizers, interested sayas & alumni to record gatherings.
Requested Subject Matter Experts & interested readers to review and enhance selected posts.
Wrote articles, poems, newsletters, translations, study guides and manuals.
9 articles for the Encyclopedia of Asian American Folklore and Folklife. They can be read from Google Books.
Encyclopedia
Broadcast 220 Educational Videos on Facebook and YouTube.
YouTube Channel
History
I love history, encyclopedias, stories and knowledge sharing. My beloved father, relatives, teachers, colleagues, friends, barbers and taxi drivers told me interesting stories. I hope that my posts can supplement the history books and encyclopedias.
I volunteered as a Docent for the CHM (Computer History Museum) for two years.
DTM
I was a member of HMEE (History of Myanmar Engineering) projects. U Ohn Khine (M70) and I served as contributors and proofreaders. We compiled the CD Supplement for the HMEE Book published in 2012.
HMEE BookCD for HMEE Book
Volunteer
I served as Executive Committee member for selected organizations.
I was Treasurer and Vice Captain of RUBC (Rangoon University Boat Club).
RUBC Magazine
I was Class Representative, Joint Secretary and Secretary of RIT EE Association.
RIT EE Association
I co-founded RIT Alumni International, which hosted the First RIT Alumni Reunion and Saya Pu Zaw in San Francisco Bay Area in October 2000.
SF Bay Area Alumni Advisory Group
I volunteered as an Organizer for SPZPs held in USA, Singapore and Yangon.
SPZP-2000
I co-founded NorCal RIT AA and served as BOD (Board of Directors) member.
NorCal RIT AA
I served as Vice President and BOD of TBSA (Theravada Buddhist Society of America). I was a Contributing Editor of Dhammanda Newsletter and the book “Paying Homage to Sayadaw U Silananda”. I was Master of Ceremonies at the Memorial Service for Sayadaw U Silananda.
TBSA
I belonged to several Toastmasters Clubs. I am a DTM (Distinguished Toastmater). I served as Club Coach, Mentor, Ambassador, Area Director, Contest Chair, Test Speaker and Judge.
Toastmaster
My Dreams
U Hla Min & spouse
Jules Verne said, “If one can dream, others can and will fulfill.”
I have realized my dream of getting the Sayas and Alumni connected physically and electronically. I founded the RIT Alumni (International) Newsletter in April 1999. I served as Content Provider and Editor of the inaugural RIT website designed by U Khin Maung Zaw. They helped the implementation of SPZP-2000 in USA and subsequent SPZPs in Singapore and Yangon.
SPZP-2000Newsletter
My second Dream was to help History projects. I served as a member of the HMEE project. With U Ohn Khine (M70), I compiled the CD Supplement for the HMEE book published in 2012.
HMEE-2012HMEE Book
My third dream was to celebrate Three Anniversaries in 2024 : (1) Centennial of Engineering Education in Burma / Myanmar (2) 60th Anniversary of RIT (Rangoon Institute of Technology (3) Silver Jubilee of RIT Newsletter. With the help of alumni volunteers, we were able to record memories of selected Sayas and publish them.
My spouse, sayas and friends suggested that I should share my knowledge and experience while my physical and mental health are reasonably good. Several sayas, colleagues, classmates and some Junior alumni are GBNF (Gone But Not Forgotten).
Request
It takes a lot of time to write, edit and organize posts into quality material that can be transformed into digital and printed books.
I request the collaboration from SME (Subject Matter Experts) and volunteers who share my passion.
Winner Inn is run by Saya U Ba Than’s family : son Ye Than, daughter-in-law Win Mar Oo, grandson Aung Myo Myint and granddaughter Ei Khine.
U Ba Than
Before the family moved to a new residential home (a little bit further down Than Lwin Road), Saya would entertain his relatives (visiting from abroad), former colleagues and students at Winner Inn.
Gatherings
An informal gathering took place at Winner Inn in January 2017. Attendees include Dr. Khin Tun (Peter, GBNF) & Daw Win Mar, U Hla Win, U Aung Moung (GBNF), my spouse and me
U Aung Moung came to see Saya U Ba Than and Daw Win Mar. It’s a small world. Win Mar’s older brother was a childhood friend of U Aung Moung.
Sadly, U Aung Moung passed away in 2018. He was active in HMEE, SDYF and several social and religious organizations. Several monks arranged their own transportation to attend U Aung Moung’s last journey at Yay Way.
Peter, Win Mar, Aung Moung, Hla Win
Dr. Peter Khin Tun (GBNF)
Peter would usually come back to Yangon before January 12 to celebrate his mother Dr. Kyi Kyi Nyunt’s birthday. His father U Tin U is the elder brother of Saya U Ba Than.
Peter would host some celebrations (e.g. engagement party of his elder son Min Ko) at Winner Inn.
Sad to report that Peter was an early victim of Covid and lax UK Hospital policies about PPE. He passed away on April 13, 2020 (which was Easter Monday & start of Thingyan). The sad news is covered in BBC and some UK newspapers.
His spouse Win Mar recovered after two weeks of treatment at the hospital.
On a bright note, Peter was given awards posthumously and the UK hospital systems adopted better procedures.
