My mixed emotions also bring back the memory of my adventures at DEA. The photographs also remind me of my dearest teacher, mentor, and friend, Chiu Sir, who had contributed significantly to my personal development during my formative years. Chiu Sir took the DEA directive to heart by recognizing his responsibility to young people and dedicated himself to the DEA scheme during the early sixties. Chiu Sir had instilled in all the young people that he came to associate with the ideals of DEA and later Kamching. He stressed self-reliance, self-discipline, perseverance, determination, initiative, and community involvement. The DEA holders under Chiu Sir's expert guidance have done exceptionally well in life and in their professions throughout the world. We all owe our success to Chiu Sir's personal sacrifice and devotion in the promulgation of DEA and Kamching ideals.

Photos taken during the last days of Chiu Sir's life also tragically remind me of his personal battle with terminal stomach cancer. His will to survive was exceptionally strong and he did not give up until his physical body failed him at the very end. His family and friends had all rallied around him offering spiritual and financial support.

The files and photos chronicle his pioneer work with the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme in the sixties. His training in the U.K. under Lord Wilson was the highlight of his career. He was also deeply influenced by Mr. G.H. Stokes and later Lord Hunt , the expedition leader of the first successful conquest of Mount Everest. Under his leadership, enrollment in all levels of DEA scheme grew significantly. More importantly, a group of young, energetic and committed leaders had been trained under his expert guidance which laid the foundation for the growth of the DEA scheme in Hong Kong.