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From: David Lampton
Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2004
08:48:16 -0500
Dear Members of the Wei Family: I am so saddened and shocked to hear of Yung Wei’s passing. He was a great man of tremendous intellect and good humor who contributed greatly to our understanding of China and Taiwan.
I know I speak for all his American colleagues in expressing this highest praise. Please accept my condolences.
Sincerely,
David M. Lampton
Former President of the National Committee on U.S.-China
Relations and Professor and Director of China Studies, Johns
Hopkins-SAIS, Washington, DC.
From: “Alan D. Romberg”
Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004
14:58:17 -0500
Dear Family
of Wei Yung - I was very saddened to receive your message of Yung’s passing. I
saw him a little less than a year ago, and he seemed in robust health. But I
had also seen a colleague of his a few weeks ago who told me that Yung had
cancer and was going downhill quickly. So your notice was not a shock in the
sense of being a total surprise, but it nonetheless confirms a big loss.
Yung’s intellect, his kindness and the breadth of his interests made him a
wonderful colleague over many, many years as both of us moved in and out of
government. He and I shared in recent times an interest in pursuing questions
related to “sovereignty” and what it means and how it can be employed in a
positive way in cross-Strait relations. He was constantly probing for
constructive approaches to resolve issues, not to highlight obstacles that made
progress impossible.
He was a friend and man of great talent. He will be deeply missed.
Alan D.
Romberg
Senior Associate and Director, East Asia Program
The Henry L. Stimson Center
Washington, D.C.
From: “Ezra F. Vogel”
Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 00:53:43 –0500
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To the Family of Wei Yung
I considered myself a close friend of Yung Wei for over 25 years. We had many interesting discussions about Taiwan, mainland China, the United States, international relations. He had so many talents, --academic, political, calligraphy.
I am saddened by his death. My thoughts are with you.
With deep sincerity,
Ezra F Vogel,
Harvard University
Gottfried-Karl and Fang-fang Kindermann
（金德曼教授暨夫人）
Interdisciplinary Committee for East and Southeast Asian History and Politics
Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich, Germany
For Mrs. Wei Yung and the Wei Family
Munich March 9, 2004
Dear Mrs. Wei and Family!
With profound sadness I have obtained your totally unexpected information of the passing away of my great friend and colleague Dr. Wei Yung.
The global academic community has lost with him an outstanding, innovative, and always inspiring scholar, an academic trailblazer in the sphere of research and concept creation, particularly with regard to the comparative analysis of divided nations problems. And China has truly lost a great patriot.
Having had the honor of knowing him and of cooperating with him at various occasions ever since the 1970-ies, I have always been impressed by the vitality of his personality, his universal perspective and by the productive originality of his style of work and thought, as well as by his remarkable organizational skills.
More than that I have lost a true friend, one of great human and scholarly qualities. Taiwan will no longer be the same without him.
Mrs. Kindermann and I include all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Please do accept our heartfelt condolences.
Gottfried-Karl and Fang-fang Kindermann
Ramon H. Myers
Senior Fellow
Hoover Institution
Consultant, Hoover Archives
March 5, 2004
Dear Mrs. Wei:
Today I received an e-mail announcing the passing of Dr. Yung Wei on March 3rd from Cancer.
Yung was a true friend of the Hoover Institution and he was one of my closest friends in academic life and all matters relating to Sino-American relations. I have lost a dear friend, as you have suffered also a grievous loss.
I valued his council and friendship greatly. He had an outstanding career, and he was a great official, scholar, painter, and family person.
Again, I want to express my condolence and express the highest esteem I regarded Yung. I will miss him greatly.
Ramon H. Myers
From:
Marie-Luise Domes-Näth
(Mrs. Jürgen Domes
杜勉教授夫人)
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2004 08:29:35 EST
Subject: letter of sympathies to Mrs. Wei Yung and her daughters
Dear Serena,
Upon the loss of your dear husband of which I learned a couple of minutes ago, I would like to express my deepest sympathies with you and your daughters.
Yung was not only a brilliant scholar and enormously creative political thinker, not only an outstanding character in the process of Taiwan’s transition to democracy and an indefatigable fighter for democracy but also one of our closest personal friends. Yung will remain in my heart as one whom to know made my life precious.
God bless you and your family,
Marie-Luise
From: “Sang-Woo Rhee”
Subject:
Condolence
Date: Mon, 08 Mar 2004 13:30:15 +0900
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Dear Mrs. Wei:
It was a shocking news that Yung passed away. We expect that Dr. Wei will start
meaningful matured service to the Chinese society as a senior leader when he
reaches his seventies. Not only the Chinese people but also all peace-loving
Asians will miss him greatly.
Dr. Wei has contributed tremendously to the maintenance of strong amicable tie
between Chinese and Korean people. It is a great loss to the Korean friends,
too.
Personally Yung has been one of the closest friend of mine for the past thirty
years. Yung and I share so many things. He always enlightened me to have a
balanced view on the Taiwan strait issues. We also attended innumerable meetings
together to discuss on China’s and Korea’s unification tasks. I cannot express
verbally how much I miss him.
Dear Mrs. Wei. I will keep contact with you as I did with Yung. I also convey
you my wife, Young-ok’s condolence.
Sincerely yours,
Sang-Woo Rhee,
President of Hallym University
From: “Gerrit W Gong”
Date:
Fri, 5 Mar 2004 08:03:22 -0700
Dear Wei Family,
As someone who knew, admired, and worked with Dr. Yung Wei over the years, his death comes as especially sad news.
My wife and I extend condolences to you at this tender time.
Dr. Gerrit W. Gong
From: “Martin Heisler”
Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2004 10:20:43 -0500
Dear Wei Family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I had known Wei Yung for 30 years and considered him a friend. It was very good to be able to work with him again in the context of meetings of the International Studies Association during the last few years.
Sincerely,
Martin O. Heisler, Ph.D.
From: “Thomas J. Volgy”
Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2004 07:11:26 -0700
Dear Wei Family,
I had just met Dr. Wei two years ago but we had quickly come to know and respect each other. He was using my book for his work and we were collaborating on joint conferences in the U.S. and overseas through the International Studies Association. I looked forward to a long and warm relationship between us.
I am terribly sorry about his passing. It is a great loss for all of us.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Volgy PhD
Professor and Executive Director, International Studies Association
From: “Yong-chool Ha”
Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004 01:48:58 +0900
To The Wei Family,
It was a great shock to hear of the passing of Dr. Yong Wei. I am sending my deep condolence to the members of the family.
Though my encounter and relationship with him was not long, I found him a kindest and caring gentleman.
He also was a man who was deeply concerned about the future of Taiwan.
I still remember our panel that he organized last year for ISA meeting in Oregon, where he and his daughter and Prof. Singer had lunch together under his invitation. I was impressed with his sophisticated manners.
I also think we lost one of the important academicians in Asia and Taiwan. His passing will be sorely missed in the years to come.
But I also hope the family remains strong together as he must have wished.
Once again my heart is out with the family from afar.
Yong-chool Ha
Professor, Department of International Relations
Seoul National University
and
Visiting Professor
Jackson School
University of Washington
From: “Prof. Otto C. C. Lin”
Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004 00:50:28 +0800
Dear Mrs. Wei,
Ada and I were greatly saddened at the news of Yung’s death. Over the past few decades, we have been inspired by his intellect, ideal, vision, patriotism and sense of mission. He was a true scholar, a role model and always a source of stimulation to us. We have considered it a privilege to know him and be associated with him.
I can imagine how sorrow it was for you and the girls for the loss of Yung. Perhaps the knowledge that his work has touched many lives and left lasting impacts on the society may give you strength to see through this difficult time. We, like many friends, are sharing your loss.
Regards,
Otto Chui-Chau
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Prof Otto C C Lin
Professor and Senior Advisor to the President
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
From: Bruce Bueno de Mesquita
Date: Sat, 06 Mar 2004 09:44:26 -0500
Please allow me to express my shock, grief, and condolences at this great loss. Yung Wei was an outstanding human being and a brilliant scholar. I count myself most fortunate to have known him.
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita
From: “Murray A. Rubinstein”
Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 18:56:16 +0000
To the Family of Yung Wei:
I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of Dr. Yung Wei. We became good friends over the years and had many rich and valuable conversations. He was a man of great talents and great knowledge and had the ability to enrich the lives of all he knew. I will miss him deeply.
Yours
Murray A. Rubinstein
Professor of History, Baruch College, NY NY
Thinking of you with warmth and concern.
From: “Frank Ching”
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 11:17:09 +0800
Dear Mrs. Yung:
I am shocked and saddened by the news of Dr. Wei Yung, whom I have known for many years. I had no idea that he was so ill and, when I saw him last year, he appeared quite well and did not mention any health problems. Yung achieved so much in his life that you must be proud of him. In fact, he had several successful careers, both in the government and in academia. Being a Hong Kong resident, I particularly appreciated his theory on multi-system governments, which will continue to benefit many people for years to come.
Please accept my most profound condolences over your loss.
With much sympathy,
Frank Ching
From:
Suisheng Zhao
Date: Fri, 05 Mar 2004 09:10:42 -0700
I was so saddened to learn the shocking news that my dear friend, Dr. Yung Wei, has passed away. We lost a great scholar and statesman. My deepest condolence to you.
Suisheng Zhao
From: “Jon Jun”
Date: Sun, 7 Mar 2004 20:32:29 –0800
Dear Serena,
Soon and I send our great sympathy for the loss of Wei Yung. Yung was a bright and a great man who was respected by many friends and had made many contributions to the professional community and to his country. Yung and I had many memorable times that we spent together. I will treasure his memory as long as I live. We cannot express our sorrow in words. Please contact us when you have a chance to pass through San Francisco. When you have a chance, give us your home address and the telephone number.
Jon and Soon
From: Harry Mahood
Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 12:21:49 –0600
Dear Serena, Yuan, Lynn
I have had a lot of trouble getting an e-mail off to you. First, let me say that I was both shocked and saddened to hear of Yung’s passing. I recall his e-mail noting his surgery I was supposing that it was a successful effort. I recall so many days of the past of working with him. In that context, I certainly learned a great deal from him. He was also a joy to be around because he was always so upbeat. You will recall he was one of my hires during my chairmanship. It certainly turned out to be fortunate for both of us. He made a real contribution to the department and the university. Also, the political science discipline has lost a real scholar.
I think back to when Yung was here and all the interesting lunches we had together. When the three of us went to lunch, I always remember Serena getting a piece of pie. Yung and I also shared a room at a couple of professional meetings in different cities. He was always good to go with because he got such good service. I also appreciated his phone calls when he was in the states and attending some meeting somewhere. I must add that the conference we attended there was very educative and also it gave us a chance to get together again.
Finally, I hope Yung’s institute will continue and possibly publish some of his later work. Also, if there is to be some kind of memorial to his memory, count me as I certainly appreciate what he has done for the discipline of political science.
Again, my sincerest condolences to everyone. I wish I could have been there possibly a little closer to his passing. I hope you and the girls will come to the states sometime in the near future and come and see.
Memphis has really changed over the years. There are some good things about it and some bad points. But let’s keep up the contact.
Dick
Dear Mrs. Wei, Wei Lin and Wei Yuan,
I want to express my very deepest sadness and most heartfelt sympathy to you all. Dr. Wei loved all of you so very much. He was such a vigorous and vibrant soul, a genuine and spirited individual so full of energy. He was a very dear mentor to me, and his lost has made me inexpressibly sad. In my family, it is a tradition to share memories of ones special to us on such occasion. I hope you don’t mind if I honor Dr. Wei in this way, as well.
Dr. Wei was special to me both for his astute sense of history in the making and for his unusual care to nourish young minds. What I remember most about my summer in Taiwan working for Dr. Wei was his mental acuity and professional zeal, a deep responsibility to make a difference, the captured the essence of politics in action during that summer of constitutional debate and reform, and zeroed in on historical impact and precedent in our conversations. I will never forget how important it was to him to observe tradition, yet simultaneously innovate. He also took great care to train and educate. My first day at work, he said that, “this job will be your very hardest.” Thus far, his words have proved correct…and I am extraordinary thankful for all the hard work! He taught me all the essentials of the professional world in addition to the essentials of scholarship.
When Dr. Wei visited the University of Oregon to deliver a speech in 2000, I saw a more personal side of him, one I had seen only rarely in Taiwan. I had the privilege of making a journey with him to some of the places he treasured most during his time in graduate school in Oregon. We drove through Eugene, past the church where he and Mrs. Wei were married, past some old trees along the way he particularly treasured, and finally we wound through the Willamette Natural Forest via Highway 58 and 126 to Lougar Dam and Blue River Dam, where we stopped to enjoy the reservoir. It was a glorious spring day, and all along the way he reminisced with youthful mirth and reflected on life. He spoke with pride. His sharp mind probed politics but most of all he breathed such an inspiring invigoration to live life to the fullest. During that trip, I saw his wisdom not only as a statesman but as an individual. He spoke of you all often and with such tender fondness.
I enclosed some photos of Dr. Wei and me in Washington, DC, during his visit here in 2002. the cherry blossom were in full bloom that day. He insisted on an elegant historic hotel for dinner, where he divulged more ideas on his vision of the direction of Taiwan. Also, he cared deeply about my professional development-just as much or more than I, in fact – and I am forever grateful for his sound advice and enthusiastic encouragement that day.
Dr. Wei seemed always able to do the impossible, so I am still in shock that he is no longer with us. His accomplishment are many and impressive. Please also rest assured that his memory lives on in his students and those whose lives he had occasion to touch. He is missed very, very much.
All my love,
Amanda Douglas 鄧曼笛
于
Washington, DC
2004年3月25日
孫寧教授：驚聞魏主委仙逝，至感哀傷，但
主委一生為國為民，成就非凡，貢獻良多，足以流芳萬世，為人追念不已。請多節哀順變，多多珍重。鍾今日出國，廿九日未及前悼祭，至感歉然，屆晨奉上鮮花敬表悼念，匆祝
禮祺
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