It felt like I was hit by a ton of bricks. My head felt pain, yet numb at the same time. "Tony has passed away." The phrase kept repeating in my head making me succumb to reality.
It seemed like only yesterday when we chat over coffee on a November morning in 2003. In his genuine voice, he asked, "how are you coping?" That was the first time he learned about my son, then 12, having multiple developmental disabilities. Though we had worked on human rights issues previously for a number of years, I was not open about my son's conditions. Yet Tony instantly showed a mutual understanding of the significance of breaking down barriers of stigmatism for parents like me.
There are only a handful of people who come into your world, and touch your life in a dramatic fashion. Some of the people are just flickers of light during a life long journey, but through his dedication and inspiration, Tony was my consistent glow.
There's something about him that makes you feel comfortable no matter what issues you bring to the table. Beyond the figure of a politician, I felt like I could turn to him for friendship and support.
Tony was well-loved and he had done so many things contributing to the welfare of the communities he served. I'm sure he'll continue to do much more in heaven. It has been such a pleasure to have the opportunity to work with Tony in the past 10 years. I will forever be grateful to have known Tony. All the memories I have shared with him will forever be cherished and remembered.
Anny Chow
I feel very sad to hear the loss of our good friend, Tony Wong. I know him for a couple of years. When he did a speech at the opening ceremony of the Vision Youth program, he talked about the importance of involvement in the community. His dedication and compassion to support the community touched everyone's heart. He was the first one that introduce to me The Spirit of Life.
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community.
Irene Yeung