The Book of Guohua

[FlyingClayDisk]

At the risk of repeating myself, I am going to re-post something I originally posted in the other thread about Guohua's passing.  Seeing as how this is the 'official tribute' thread, I hope it will be appreciated.  I feel it is a truly fitting statement for such a revered person...

You know, it seems to me Guohua was the true essence of courage, something which should serve as an inspiration to all of us.

Many of us know of, but will have never walked in the shoes of someone like her.  Learning of adversity is one thing, but living it every day, overcoming it, escaping and living to tell the story is something altogether different! 

So, when we talk about 'candles burning in the halls of remembrance', perhaps the greatest tribute any of us can give to keep that flame burning is to never forget the courage and commitment it takes to believe, to wake up and do it all over again tomorrow no matter how futile it seems, and to just carry on...despite it all.

...and...

My deepest sympathies.  What terrible news.  I'm speechless.

I am so sorry to hear of this news!  I had no idea.  A true warrior to the very end; the very definition of stoicism.  I am honored to have had the opportunity to interact with such a wonderful person, and equally saddened to learn of her passing.

A ray of light in a world of darkness.  How she will be missed.

My sincerest condolences.

Bob