Rowed for the Institute of Economics. His crew members include U Htin Kyaw (Peter) and U Soe Thinn.
Attended the computer classes at UCC in Rangoon.
Became a monk at Dhammananda Vihara (Half Moon Bay) after his retirement.
U Tha Aung (M79) and Daw Kinsa Maw-Naing (ChE79)
Hosted mini reunions in Canada
Volunteer as SPZP2016 representatives.
Sayamagyi Daw Tinsa Maw-Naing was my English teacher in I Sc(A).
Dear Ko Hla Min,
Happy Birthday and to say thank you for all your efforts in keeping RIT alumni connected globally. Even though we don’t have much to say, we always follow your updates.
May you have a happy healthy long life and lots of ku-tho.
with metta from Tha Aung & Kinsa
Saya U Htun Aung Kyaw (ChE67, SPHS61)
Happy Birthday Ko Hla Min and cutie pie! I appreciate all you hard work and dedication to RIT Alumni newsletter. Sorry I cannot attend the event.
Thanks for your appreciation
Dear Sayas and Colleagues,
It is truly amazing to be appreciated by sayas and alumni. he following are some examples.
Sayagyi Dr. Aung Gyi and Daw Emma called from Canada to wish my Cutie Pie and me. They also sponsored “Tohu Thoke” for the attendees. Sayagyi sent Ko Maurice his congratulatory message for me to be read at the soon kyway gathering. See the following section for details.
Saya U Tin Htut flew in from Southern California.
Ko San Lin (M87, “Maung Lu Pay”) took “time off” from work to attend the soon kyway.
Ko Kyaw Myint (M83) delegated his “Flower shop” to his assistant to attend the soon kyway.
Ko Myint Soe (M79), who recently had knee surgery, requested Ko Aung Myint Oo (EC84) to give him and his spouse a ride to the soon kyway.
Due to tight multiple schedules, Angelina and Ko Benny Tan (M70) came in separate cars so that Ko Benny can have more time with his sayas and colleagues
Saya U Tin Maung Nyunt (M60) will celebrate his 80th birthday in December, 2016. Saya only drive local short distance, so he asked Ko Thein Naing (Patrick) to give him a ride.
Daw Mu Mu Kin, spouse of Saya Allen Htay, had tears in her eyes. She said that Saya would wish to be at the RIT mini-gatherings. She gave me silk neck ties that were bought (but never worn) by Saya Allen. She shares the birthday on August 18 with my grand daughter.
Ko Maurice ordered a cake to celebrate August Born including Daw Mu Mu Kin and Ko Myint Swe (EP74).
Ko Maurice hand crafted a custom “birthday greetings” card with extracts from the birthday greetings from the RIT updates. The messages from Saya Dr. San Hla Aung, Ko Tha Aung, Ma Kinsa Maw-Naing came in too late to be incorporated into the gigantic card.
Ko Maurice spent countless days organizing the event. Following the tradition of his late father Uncle U Wah Kyu, Ko Maurice also prepared custom birayani (dan bauk).
Ko Charlie Tseng (EC70) and Ma Diana Tseng (ChE71) ordered two large birthday cakes for me.
The full list of food donors and sponsors are maintained by Ko Maurice.
Ko Johnson Lim (cousin of Ko Robert San Lin) needs a human walking “cane” (his beloved spouse). They are regular food donors at most events.
Daw Kyu Kyu Lin (T75) rarely attends gatherings. She made an exception this time. She brought “Kyee Oh See Kyet”. She also gave a ride to two Textile grads: Ko Than Htay (T75) and Ma Bibsu (T76).
Saya Daw Khin Khin Chit Maung also rarely attends gatherings. She made an exception this time. She and Saya U Myo Min fetched Saya U Tin Htut (Daw KKCM’s elder brother) at the air port and also brought him to the Half Moon Bay monastery.
Ko Gordon Kaung (M83) and Ma Lillian Kaung (EC83) drove 2+ hours from Napa. They also brought a bottle of iNapa Premium wine and also some desserts.
Saya U Myat Htoo (C68) spent a decade or so as President of TBSA (Theravada Buddhist Society of America) at half Moon Bay monastery. It was a sort of “welcome back” for Saya and Ma Ku (Daw Hnin Maung Maung).
Saya U Maung Maung (George, ChE66) is a Past President of Northern California RIT Alumni Association and a founding member of RIT Alumni International. He and Daw Eng Eng (sister of Saya U Myat Thwin, ChE66) brought samoosa.
There were a few young and not so young alumni at the event. They include Ko Soe Thu (C98) and Ma Thandar.
Saya U Nyo Win (M65) and spouse were caught in the traffic.
Saya U Thein Aung (Met72) and Sandra (M76) brought their daughter.
Dr. Myint Thein (M73) talked about his “Htaik Htar” Daw Nyo Nyo Win (T73) and provide examples of “Applied English” (e.g. “air cut” for stroke).
Collegiate Scholarship (for top students in Matriculation examination)
Rangoon University Boat Club (RUBC)
In the early days, RUBC awarded cups to the winning teams.
The President of the Union of Burma donated the “President’s Challenge Cup for Inter-Club Eights.” In the inaugural competition, RUBC beat the combined team of Calcutta Lake Club and Calcutta University Rowing Club.
The Prime Minister of the Union of Burma donated the “Prime Minister’s Challenge Cup for Inter-Club Fours.”
The Challenge Cups are listed in the commemorative issue for the 90th Anniversary for the founding of RUBC.
Sir Arthur Eggar donated a Pewter Cup for the Senior Novices. The Senior Novice Winners receive a brooch.
Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded in the latter days. For obvious reasons, the medals are plated. P. Orr Tun Yin was a primary supplier of the cups and medals. U Hla Din and sons became the secondary source.
Soccer
For World Cup, there was Jules Rimet Trophy.
For soccer in Burma, there was “Dunlop Shield (Daing)”
Number of Medals
In some competitions, the two losing semi-finalists are awarded Joint Third prize. So, the number of bronze medals can be higher than the number of gold medals.
Due to the introduction of tie-breakers in most sports, we rarely have joint champions. In a few instances (e.g. the clock cannot discriminate the two winners), two gold medals were awarded to the joint champions.
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
Peter Tun AwardAward 2
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 1Peter 2
Peter served Mezaligone & nearby villages as the Lone Doctor.
Peter, Win Mar and elder son (Min Ko)
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
Peter 3
U Tin Htoon sent a Photo Card. He later compiled a Photo Album for Peter.
Photo Card 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.
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