Remembering Hong Su-na

One day after hearing that a JLS student had died because of injuries sustained in a traffic accident, I learned more details today about the student. Indeed, she was one of my former students. Her name was Hong Su-na - known as 'Sue' in class. I heard she was riding her bike to JLS a couple weeks ago when a car hit her. She spent the last couple weeks in hospital until passing on.

Upon hearing her name, I immediately remembered Sue for being a bubbly personality in the classroom. She had been a participant in the JLS speech contest, and she gave a videotaped presentation for my team project a year and a half ago. Not in the least, I remember her writing a letter for me when I played an April Fool's joke and said that I was leaving Korea to go back to Canada. Here is what she wrote:

"Hi, I'm Sue (Suna) from 8-1s. Well, it was not a long time with you but I had many memory with you. When I participated speaking contest, I was very nervous but you gave me a courage by telling me that my presentation was 'fun and interesting.' I always wanted to say 'thank you' because you helped me with the contest and you gave me a lot of knowledge in your class.

I hope you have wonderful time in Canada. And 'study hard!' Well, this is very strange thing to say like this as a student. I'll miss you a lot and when you have time visit Korea. I hope I can see you again someday in the future. Bye! -Sue- 2004/04/01"

Good-bye, Sue. Everyone will miss you.