How come "Raise a glass" is not an option? JW Blue has a Dragon bottle this year and I know you would have loved it Dad! Gong Hay Fat Choi!
Deby

My apologies to Monica. Another one of my "senior moments ."
Reviewing what I wrote earlier; I said to myself, somethings not quite right.
It should be Monica; not Michelle. However; it's sincerely addressed to all of your family. Of course, Michelle included.
Now I really can imagine both Gordon & Mabel are thinking; perhaps I should substitute the ginger ale for some alcoholic champagne!
Love to all, Mary

Dear Deby, Michelle & Bryan,
Our deepest & heartfelt condolences in the passing of your mother.
Our sympathies extend & include Mabel & Gordon's loved ones.
I must have had one of my "senior moment" in rereading at least three times Deby's tribute to your mother to realize what I read. Mabel is now with her beloved Gordon.
Sending ginger ale toasts for a most "with it" lady! I can imagine Gordon still chuckling at my non-alcoholic drink.
Mary & Jack Moy
Olivia & Roberto Medrano
Jason & Jenny Moy

Didn't think I would be sending another note so soon, but I know mom is with you
now and you will show her all the cool adventures you have discovered so far. Love Scoobs.

Dad - At the PMI Global Summit, I thought about you as I picked up squishy balls, dink balls, pens, rubber ducks, pickleball paddle - SWAG city! Also went to a Day of the Dead event with Michelle where I learned what to do to guide you back for a quick visit. So the JW is in the Redskin shot glass, next to a glass of salt and a serving of rice and beans. P.S. There is a shot for Ryan too. P.P.S. If the beans aren't right, we'll try bitter melon next time. P.P.P.S. Really love and miss you! Scoobs

I can't believe it has already been a year. I miss you dearly, Gong Gong. I bought us matching "museum nerd" buttons at a museum this weekend, so I guess I will just get to wear two! And I'll pour us each a drink, too. And in your memory, I will now fall asleep watching a movie and then slowly watch the whole thing backwards, rewinding it 5 minutes at a time to "see what I just missed". Love you. Mushy kisses.

Hi Pop,
True to form I am late to wish you a Happy Birthday. I miss making your birthday gift of a large plate of BBQ goodness meat candy (or whatever weird BBQ experiment I found that initially seemed like a good idea). Without you here to justify making a huge batch I don't get any either. I hope wherever you are that you are getting all the BBQ and beer you need to watch the Redskins. As always - Go Cowboys. Love and miss you dad -
Bryan

Hey Gordon,

Another year! Time sure flies, after you are retired. You and Mabel enjoyed a full and great life. It started in the land of the Space Needle. And you enjoyed your visit to Paris and the Eiffel Tower. You raised your family, Deby, Monica and Bryan. You guided them and taught them well. You and Mabel did a great job. You can rest easy. Oh, another year older, already. "Brothers Forever" in my heart and memories.

Bill

It’s been a whole year and I really miss our banter. One time when we were at the beach Gong Gong and I decided to play Chinese chess, but I couldn’t read any of the pieces because I can’t read Chinese. Even after Gong Gong explained the rules, I had to point to a piece every turn to ask what it was and every time he would tell me what that piece did. As soon as the game was over I teased him for losing to someone who couldn’t read his own pieces.

Happy Birthday Gong Gong, I really miss you.

There was an earthquake in Northern California the other day, and it made me really miss how Gong Gong would text or call whenever he heard a bit of news from somewhere nearby.
There are so many memories that I want to share about my #1 Gong Gong. Some of them sweet, some of them funny and probably a bit humbling. Mostly, I want to remember that he was truly one of the most thoughtful people that I have ever known. I am reminded of it every time I open one of our many shared puzzle books.  I hope that Gong Gong knows how much I try to live up to the standard he has set, by being thoughtful and dedicated in every relationship. He is my reminder to always take a little time to show the people you love just how important they are to you.
Happy Birthay, Gong Gong!

Happy Birthday Gong gong,
I miss you and I've been thinking about you a lot. I was looking at some cool pictures of dragons I still have, ones that you had sent me. Letters were always super boring without pictures of dragons. I love you Gong gong.

It is hard to believe that my dad has been gone for almost a year. One of the things that I miss about him is all the food we would eat together. I can't think of any food that he would not try, including the freeze dried cricket that my nephew Christopher convinced him to eat. It was allegedly sour cream and onion flavored; dad washed it down with a lot of scotch. When we were traveling, I would make lists of foods that I wanted to try and my dad would try to find them for me. Some were great like the Hungarian langos we bought from a street vendor and some were not so great like the roasted corn candy from Puerto Rico. Whenever I see a food that I have not tried before, I hear him in my head saying "try it you'll like it" in the sing song way he usually said it. If he was still here I am sure we would be trying haggis together in December. 

Happy Birthday Dad I will always miss you.

Hey Dad! Was thinking a lot about you this week as I presented the introduction to the PMI Global Council meeting this week (my 15 minutes of fame!) Following in your footsteps and I know you are watching over me as I progress in life. Wanted to send birthday wishes and raise a glass to you like we do every year! Hope Ryan has shown you the ropes and you come to visit us on Nov1/Nov 2!
Love you, Scoobs

Happy Birthday, Honey!  I can’t believe that it’s almost a whole year that you have been gone.  I hope you are happy where you are.  I, on the other hand, will never be completely happy without you.  I have tried very hard to carry on since I do have to live until I join you.  I have learned to do many of the things that you used to do.  It was pretty funny the first time I had to deal with the upkeep of the car – I really miss you!!  On the other hand, the kids and I can now talk about you without worrying that I will start crying.  Much love forever and a day!!   Mabel 

I met Gordon in the early 1980s when we were both working on the same contract. We worked well together and enjoyed each other’s company. Our careers took us in different directions, but we stayed in touch for more than four decades. I have many wonderful memories of the times I spent in Gordon’s company, but I want to share one that stands out in my mind. Gordon taught me a great deal about traditional Chinese culture, norms and behaviors. One of my lessons involved joining Gordon and Mabel at a Chinese restaurant to experience a true Dim Sum meal. This was a new experience for me and I needed much coaching and encouragement to sample the overwhelming array of foods circulated by the servers. I had a great time even though there were a few items (I passed on the chicken feet) I just could not bring myself to taste. I learned the lesson well and it made me more receptive to embrace experiences beyond my comfort level. Gordon was an extraordinary friend and he will be missed. My deepest sympathy to Mabel and the family.

My dearest Gordy,  as I survived – barely – my first Christmas without you, I think that I may finally be able  to write something on this page without looking through a veil of tears.  You are still with me, as you always will be.  I even bought you a fruit cake!  You have taught the kids well, they are wonderful and are trying very hard to take care of me.  Of course, nobody can take care of me as well as you!

More than 60 years ago, when you moved from the front to the back of psych class, to sit next to me, I did not realized that my life had just began.  You didn’t make much of a first impression since you promptly fell asleep in the summer heat. Surprisingly, you were the only one who aced the class. As I got to know you better, I realized what a wonderful man you were, intelligent, caring, fun, inquisitive and best of all, you always had my back!  So, thank you for chasing me until I caught you.

When we moved east to fulfill your duty with Uncle Sam, we realized that we were on our own, no family or friends to support us if we had problems.  We learned that we complimented each other really well and we would be just fine. I am practical so I anchored you and you bought out the fun side of me.  You taught the kids what they needed to know and I made sure that they knew they were unconditionally loved. You made the money and I made the food.  You are tall and I am short.  We really completed each other!  I look forward to meeting you at the gates of heaven and once more I will be complete.  Much love,  Mabel

Dad, Stupid silly things remind me of our shared funny times. Found a silicon bubble pop that I bought for you for Christmas this year that was sure to drive Mom nuts! Found some more photos now that I am home (pre-digital, I had to scan them!) It's hard to believe I can't just pick up the phone and call anymore.

I will always remember Gordy on the racquetball court. Mabel, what a partner you had!

I also remember the time that we went to National Harbor to see the ice sculptures. Gordy went down the ice slide laughing like a kid.

What a special man! He will be missed.

I am so sorry to hear of Gordon's passing. I have fond memories of running around the house as kids and looking to him as an excellent male role model as we grew up. My deepest sympathy to Mabel and the entire family!

Gordon, you just left a moment ago. I miss you already, brother. I, Steve, Ken and Phil are going to miss and remember you. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for your help. Thank you for the exchange of ideas and thoughts. Thank you for the good times. Thank you for the laughs. Thank you for being you. Thank you for being my brother. You've had a full and wonderful life full of adventure and a few small challenges. The last bit may have been a little more of a challenge, but you have made it. You have won some well-deserved rest. You can now move on to a calmer and more serene place. Your work and responsibilities here, now are complete and have been well done. You can rest now.  Take care, Gordon.

Also as a Chin, I had one of the greatest pleasure of having dinner with another fine CHIN. Gave my son another US officer outstanding advise. Thank you for those wonderful moments.
Herbert Chin MD

Thanks for sharing all the photographs! So good to see Gordon's face. My deepest sympathy to Mabel and family on your loss. I knew Gordon through his volunteering for the Loudoun Symphony, one of the many contributions he made to his community. He was smart, funny, competent, and dedicated - a true pleasure to work with. He will be missed by many.

It is with fond memories and gratitude that I am a son-in-law of Gordon Chin. I had the pleasure of his company many times over many years. I will miss him very much.

In late 1950's Mabel introduced me to her special "beau." He was always "Gordy" to me, and he called me "Cuz." Those were youthful years of college, working, courting, socializing. Don't have pictures, but bribery might recall some untoward events. However, at age 84, my memories are tarnished and quite fanciful.
When Mabel and Gordon were married I flew from CA to be a bridesmaid. Along with the usual Chinese all-out celebration, the Seattle World's fair was in progress. It was a whirlwind. Gordy said that marrying Mabel was one of the smartest things he did.
With families on opposite coasts, we kept touch through Christmas letters. We stayed a few days in Sterling, VA while the children became acquainted. Years later during a winter homecoming, the Chins visited us in Everett, WA. After the children were grown, Mabel and Gordy stopped by on another Seattle visit. Shared dinner at a new, Chinese restaurant with a meandering stream under the glass floor. The Chinese food was so westernized it made Chop Suey seem authentic. Years later we shared a very good lunch at a Chinese buffet before my flight from Dulles airport.
Through the years we had quick catch-ups at family reunions. Gordy and I took a long, sandy, beach walk in Seaside, OR during Reunion 2001. We spoke of youth, life, marriage, parenthood, dreams. As always, there was joking and laughing.
I will miss Gordy for his affability, sly smile, hearty laugh, sense of fun and humor. I never felt time spent in his company was wasted. He was a convivial soul. Long live his memory.
Susie Huey Grant
November 7, 2022

Dear Gordon,
Thank you for all the fun family adventures, and for playing along and dressing like a pirate. You accepted me into the family with open arms. You were our most frequent house guest and vacation buddy. You will be missed.
With love,
Barbara J Chin
Sister in law

It is with deep sadness to learn of the passing of Uncle Gordy. I will always cherish the family get-togethers with his and Aunt Mabel's visits to Brooklyn, New York. Though my siblings and I were born in NY, it was not until one of their visits that we fully enjoyed NYC - when we took our Uncle Gordy to see a Broadway show. We had so much fun. Though not a drinker, I will make an exception, and raise a glass of his favorite "ng gow pai" to honor and celebrate the memory of a beautiful man - Here's to Uncle Gordy! (My heart is aching.)
To My Dear Aunt Mabel, I would like to offer our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family for the loss of Gordy. His love and devotion to family will be greatly missed.
Much love, Jeanne and Heather

We are saddened by the loss of Gordy and offer our condolences to his family. To honor his wish, we raise a toast to his 'joie de vive' joy of life..."motorcycle ride anyone?"; to his ready smile and his devotion to his family. He will be missed. It was an honor to have known him.
Lynne, Wai and Andrew

We have fond memories of the time Gordon drove us to Hollywood Casino to attend an O.A.R. Concert. Gordy stood up the whole time enjoying the music. He loved music among many of his interest. Gordy's love of song 'Give Me One Moment In Time' by Dana Winner is a favorite of ours. Thank you Gordy for your service and your friendship.

His love of family and compassion will live forever.
Here is a 'Toast To A Life Well Live'!

Dear Mable,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Tony and Connie On  

Gordy loved family. That's what is important.
I don't drink alcohol (I think I can hear Gordy kidding me about that).
But, know that we will raise our glasses (Mine will be ginger ale. Gordy, it
looks like champagne!) to toast a life well lived.
Dear Mabel,
Our deepest condolences to you & your loved ones. With our love,
Jack & Mary Moy   Olivia & Roberto Medrano   Jason & Jenny Moy

Thank you Gordon for your service. Your kind heart and compassion will be missed by so many lives you touched. Thanks for the memories. A toast to you with your Johnny Walker Black Label!!!

I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Always remember to hold your loved ones close and be thankful for your time together.

Thank you, Gordy for 60 wonderful years as my husband and best friend. I will always love you.
Mabel