給摯愛的文策
艷歡
回想我和你相識於突破，由於在同一部門工作，有很多接觸的機會，我們很自然便走在一起。
你是個很會計劃的人，當我們1985年結婚，你便計劃用了個半月的蜜月期到中國走了一趟，並在北京陪伴你90多高齡的祖母住了一段日子。對於中國的名山大川，你有一個露營的夢想。
你很喜歡旅遊，書櫃裏放滿了你的旅遊書。你對世界大自然景物的知識，比你認識的足球和野外，有過之而無不及。那時我和你計劃在未生孩子之先，得深入不毛之地闖闖。
在那四年裏，我們背起了背包，先後走過中東以色列一帶。你自己設計了跟隨耶穌的腳蹤，和尋找〈啟示錄〉七間教會的行程；之後又到過南美洲和北美洲多個國家，感受到神創造大自然的偉大，給了我不能磨滅的回憶。
90年大兒子出生，改名「定中」，表達你對中國的愛和情懷。
你 特別喜愛山和水，世界出名的瀑布，你已去過好幾個，餘下的維多利亞大瀑布是你夢想要到的地方。很多人都知道你喜歡山，你說過登山可以與神更加接近。你曾三 次到過喜馬拉雅山基地營都不成功，第三次更得了嚴重的高山症，差點掉了命。回到香港你告訴我：「上帝認為我在地上的工作還未做完，所以沒有接我回去。」
95年小兒子出世，改名「定山」，我就專心照顧兩個兒子。
今次你的離去，從網上知道你這些年來的工作，服侍了無數的年輕人，神在你身上實在行了大能。你可說是一生無憾。
當晚我在醫院抱著你尚有餘溫的頭顱，摸著你柔軟的頭髮，看著你像嬰孩般安詳地睡著，我知道今次天父真的接你回去了。
正如你所願，沒有太多痛苦便回天家了。
別了！謝謝你給我二十多年被寵愛的日子，和無數美好的回憶；我和你的孩子會因為你而感到驕傲。
我們會在天家重遇！
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父親二三事
謝定中
爸爸是一個非常和藹可親的人。
每當他放工回家，總會大喊一句：「最『錫』你們的爸爸回來了！」而我和弟弟便會歡天喜地去迎接他。雖然我們不時會惹他生氣，但他很快便會原諒我們，說﹕「父子是沒有隔夜仇的！」每次媽媽和弟弟為著芝麻綠豆般的事吵起來的時候，他便會說：「萬事有商量。」他的話，我不會忘記。
記得在我唸小學的時候，爸爸常常帶我和弟 弟到跑馬地馬場踢足球。他說我們是「足球世家」﹕弟弟是小學足球校隊隊員，哥哥則是中學足球校隊成員，他自己從前是大學足球校隊，大伯更是職業足球員。足 球佔去他生命中休閒時間的大部分，當中更不乏軼事：他在中大校隊的時候，曾經和南華足球隊進行友誼賽，更把當時的「亞洲足球先生」迫得被調離場。有一次他 到現場看足球，因為遲了入場，錯過一個精彩入球；之後上廁所，再度錯過兩個入球。
02年他到韓國看世界盃。一天，他步進酒店的升降機，看見整隊法國國家隊就在裡面，他卻以為是蠟像；之後呆頭呆腦地走出升降機。想起這些片段，到現在我還是會忍俊不禁呢！
雖然爸爸已經回到天家，我們難免會感到悲傷，不過當我知道這個幫助了無數人、一生奉獻給上帝的爸爸，正在天堂享受永生，我便感到很開心。我決定要做好自己，敬愛上帝，到將來在天家與他見面。
爸爸，再見了！
懷念你的大兒子
定中
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愛足球的爸爸
謝定山
爸爸喜愛山，所以改我的名字叫「定山」；爸爸也喜愛足球，他最愛「曼聯」。我對爸爸最深刻的印象，是他很愛看電視上的足球轉播。他把愛足球的喜好傳 給了我和哥哥。他常和我們到足球場練球，使我的球技大有進步。去年我加入了校隊，爸爸雖然忙碌，但在四場小學東區學界比賽中，他都全程給我攝錄下來，給我 鼓勵和打氣，因此我隊得了很好的成績。
每天晚上睡覺前他都陪我祈禱，我很相信他已經返回天家與天父在一起。我希望爸爸放心，因為有哥哥陪我一起成長；而我承諾我會孝順媽媽，令她開心。還有我會努力讀書，爭取好成績。
懷念你的小兒子
定山
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Favorite memories of my brother Samson
Gloria Bellware
Even as a toddler of two, my younger brother, Samson, lived life with gusto and tirelessly explored the world around him. Consequently he constantly wore a bump on his forehead, a bruise on his knee or a cut somewhere.
He could not sit still for more than five minutes. He gave new meaning to the saying, “Children should be seen not heard.” Often when we had visitors to our home, Samson would ride his tricycle and zoom around where the adults were sitting. He did not make much noise but you could definitely see him.
He did not say much but he always had a smile on his face and a little laugh when you talked with him.
He loved sports and anything that is round – soccer, basketball, ping pong and bowling.
One day I heard someone announcing a soccer match – in the house. It was Samson. He had created a soccer game out of paper and he was passing the “ball” and scoring at goals that were made out of paper as well. I was really impressed with his creativity.
Once around age eleven, Samson really wanted a popsicle so he went to the store to get one for everyone in the family. Then he delivered everyone’s choices first before he started to enjoy his own. Alas, the popsicle had melted and it slipped out of the stick and the paper sleeve and plunged three stories to the pavement below. He looked up just in time to see the store closed for the night. Even though he was visibly disappointed, he saw the irony of the situation and chuckled through unshed tears. What a sense of humor and servant’s heart Samson possessed!
One of Samson’s favorite things was our family outings to the New Territories where he could run and climb. He had always loved the great outdoors.
At age seventeen Samson was the only child left at home because both Paul, my older brother, and I went to the United States to study abroad. I had no idea how lonely he felt. It was during this time period that he painted, wrote poems and did other things to fill the loneliness and void he felt. Nothing really filled him until he turned to God and sought Him. He discovered the power in Psalms 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God”.
Just before he turned thirty he gifted me with a devotional and penned 1Corinthians 2:9-10 in it. Little did he know how much I needed that in the years to come.
My brother, Samson, he is like the mountain that he so loved. It stands tall, visible, steady and strong. It is a statement of quiet strength and might. It displays the splendor and magnificence of God.
On looking back I can see how God had prepared Samson for the work He had for him. Samson poured himself into working with young people to bring them to God. He introduced them to God as they hiked in the mountains. He planted the seeds in faith and nurtured them with love.
I thank God for gifting me with Samson, a loyal brother, and to our family a devoted son, a faithful husband and loving father. He is our joy. We love him and will all miss him.
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To My Dear Uncle Samson
Kimmi（niece）
Uncle Samson, how lucky I am to have you as my family! Always gentle and kind, you showed me the way we are to be: loving, humble, happy, caring and faithful. There is no one better at making me see the joy in our world, because you lived every day entirely grateful of God’s earth and his blessings.
We did so many things together─camping at Yellowstone, hiking around Hong Kong or photographing on vacation. I was grateful that you shared the love and respect for nature with me, leaving me with good memories of our time spent together.
You also showed me how to be playful, even as a grown up. From your example I learned how being constantly curious and amazed at the world keeps one young. Your consistent happiness I now realize is something special and entirely unique. It reflects the beautiful heart God gave you to share with others.
As a faithful and cheerful servant, you celebrated your faith and provided me with an encouraging example. You put your trust and your life in God’s hands, leading family and friends in the same way. For that I am especially grateful; I know I will see you again.
And while you set an outstanding example, what I miss most is your laugh. It was a laughter only you could make. Along with your smile, your prayers and your hugs, every time I saw you, I was able to hear your funny and happy laugh—the laugh of someone, my uncle, who knew the very best of life.
I will love, miss, and remember you, Uncle Samson.
