Memorial Article by Charles Lam Kam Wah

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I am proud that I have known Chiu Sir quite deeply, through sharing with him in quality communication moments, though only at the final stage. He had taught me a lot. Looking back, how I wish that my relationship with KCA could start all over again. I am sure many Kamching brothers and sisters wish similarly. But we know that this is not possible. And we know that a passive way of looking back will not be constructive for the future. What is possible for us to do is to carry forward and enrich the Kamching spirit, so that it would not die with Chiu Sir. Reflecting on the life of Chiu Sir and KCA activities covered above, I believe that the true 'Kamching spirit' should encompasses the following elements:

developing young people, not only for the health of their bodies, but also that of their hearts, minds and spirits; and in the process of this holistic development, we are developed similarly;
giving training of endurance, determination, self management, initiative etc. in activities including hiking, climbing and canoe trips designed for good purposes i.e. these activities are just means, not ends;
practising (team) leadership with opening heart, mutual understanding and support, wisdom and love;
enjoying the natural environment and meditating on their creation, as we hike, climb and paddle;
loving our neighbours and the society in which we live; acting as a light source when we see darkness;
sacrificing in offering help but at the same time experiencing joy in the process, in ourselves and also our families;
implementing action learning - learning not only from theories, but also through putting theories into practice; feel all the good and bad experiences during practice and reflect upon these experiences so that we know how to modify the old theories; and then putting into practice again.

Adopting learning cycles continuously this way can convert previous successes and failures into forward-looking action plans more effectively, and make us a true 'lifelong learner'.

May God give Kamching brothers and sisters wisdom and lead us to move forward.

Kam Wah (Charles)
15th May 2000
Hong Kong