Dingneng and I had very similar life experiences and backgrounds. We both were born and grew up in countryside of Jiangsu province. Our home towns are so close - just across the Yangtze river. Dingneng and I went to the same college in Nanjing just one year apart. We both left China right after our graduations. Sadly, we didn’t know each other while we were in Nanjing. In 2009, we met at ICW Group in San Diego and worked in the same group. Due to the similar background, I felt I found the best friend and have a new brother. I was amazed by Dingneng’s high energy, work ethic, passion, positive attitude, braveness, simplicity, easygoing, and kindness.
Dingneng, you left us so suddenly and we cannot accept the reality. On 9/19 , you sent me all you contact info in case WeChat cannot be used in the future. My heart is bleeding after I heard the news about you a few days later. Your leaving is a big loss to me. You will be forever missed and remembered by our whole family. Rest in peace!