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He and A. Somsong would set up so many dinner meetings at his
home for residents, so we would feel very close and easy to talk to them

for anything. These gatherings offered me sanctuary of relaxation away from
all the stress and demands of residency life. I recalled vividly having been
looking forward to every one of those weekends. It was such a joy.
Since then, I could reach him for any problems I had. He would be
there for me all the time either professionally or personally. He, besides being

my professor, truly became my mentor and friend.
When I went for my interview in US for further training, he was at
Washington University in Seattle, he opened his place for us to stay any time
we needed. He even cooked for us ---of course A Somsong was the big
chef. I did not even know how to cook yet then.
Since I came back to work in US and he was back working in Thai-
land, we would visit him every year. My kids enjoyed spending time with

him. That ice cream time with him was special for them.
It broke my heart to learn about his illness in the past year. I knew
he was a kind of person that would keep things to himself. I tried to share
my feeling with him. I could see he opened up more for us every time we
went to visit him. With the advanced stage of his illness I knew my time

with him was running short.
When we were back to USA, we kept in touch and he would answer
emails promptly. When I did not receive his email back on November 23, I
knew that was serious. And I learned that he suffered setback and had to be
in the hospital.
I will miss talking with him, his emails, his wits and wisdoms, jokes,

laughs, or even many quiet moments of doing nothing, but just sitting there
together enjoying sips of tea or the view of his backyard. More importantly
I will miss seeing him every year on my trip to Thailand.
I know he will be in our hearts all the time. I just want him to know
that I am very grateful for the things he did for us all.

We love you.
Duangned and the Amphan family.

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