A life well lived

To Chief.
Always remembered,
As a man brimming with confidence.
As a man overwhelmed with bravery.
As a man teeming with wisdom.
As a man who inspires everyone at all.
As a man who is inspired by the people he inspires.
As a man who writes what he believes.
As a man who smiles so adorably.
As a man who would never let his wrinkles intimidate him.
As a man who was never camera-shy.
As a man who would allow his bodily deeds talk a thousand words.
As a man who's love and compassion radiates along his silhouette.
As a man with serenity etched in his voice.
As a man so respected yet so humble.
As a man friendly amongst the hostile and peaceful amongst the violent.
As a man who brought the Dharma to those seeking buddhism.
As a man who illuminated our spiritual lives.
As a man who would convey spiritual talks so philosophically funny.
As a man who'd pat me on my head when i'd walk past.
As a man who knew me as Charlie Chia's son.
As a man who's demise would be a great loss to buddhism.
As a man who finally let go of all things mortal and passed on.
As a man who'd only gain more respect in times to come.
As a man with a life well lived.
A life noble and true.

Goodbye Chief Reverend.

Jinny