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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Prof. Lianhong Sun, 44, born on March 1, 1972 and passed away on May 30, 2016. We will remember him forever.

March 1, 2021
March 1, 2021
HI Lianhong,

I still remember the good time in CalTech, when you were a talented young Ph.D student not married yet.

Hope you well in heaven!

Robin Zhang
September 27, 2020
September 27, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about this sad information. I appreciate the help form Dr. Sun's galactose oxidase paper published at Protein Engineering in 2001. I read a lot of paper, but only the method in Dr. Sun's paper worked very well. Dr. Sun's publication will inspire more and more person who love science. I believe Dr. Sun is not only a true scientist but also a kind gentleman.

I wish peace for Dr. Sun.

Jason Lee
October 29, 2019
October 29, 2019
I have only just seen this and am greatly saddened. Lianhong was an inspiring individual who cared deeply about his science and his students. We will miss him.
November 23, 2016
November 23, 2016
二舅,离你去世也有半年啦,刚刚看到这个网站。家里人都很想念你,暑假见到了翔翔和皓皓,他们一切都好!一路走好!
June 19, 2016
June 19, 2016
I was fortunate to work in Professor Lianhong Sun's lab as an undergraduate student at UMass Amherst. His enthusiasm, patience, and kindness were an inspiration to me. Without his help and encouragement, my research career would not be as diverse and successful as it is. Thank you Professor Lianhong Sun for allowing me to have those opportunities. I would not be where I am today without your help. My heart goes out to his family. Please know the profound impact he has had and that he is truly missed.
June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016
回想起在UMASS一起打乒乓球,聚餐……你的开朗,平易近人……都历历在目!孙教授一路走好!家人保重!
June 11, 2016
June 11, 2016
一年多前赴合肥见面时孙老板坚持来车站接我,还笑着讲述了病因的发现历程,国内国外手术治疗经过和切肺手术印迹,以及他化疗间歇期间每天坚持跑步,直接碾压我等天天晒成绩的人,就像在和我讨论实验中的有趣发现抑或学术圈里的八卦趣闻,没有怨天尤人,唯有提及妻儿时流露愧欠之意。见他如此乐观,化疗后掉的头发渐渐又长起来,以为奇迹就会一直延续下去,今年春节回国时的通话依然开朗乐观,却在我们不经意间匆匆离去!曾有去美国出差在umass会面之约,10月份就要去的,竟不能帮我兑现了!不过我还是会来如约来的。人生最令人遗憾的是没有好好告别.......孙老板留给我的是他一贯的勤勉治学、乐观强悍、从容平静、与世无争、独到犀利的见解,是我的榜样,永远在我心里
June 7, 2016
June 7, 2016
Lianhong was my PhD adviser at UMass Amherst and a great mentor. He was Intelligent, kind and thoughtful and helped shape me into the person I am today. I am a better person for having had him as my adviser and I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to work with him. He will be missed.
June 6, 2016
June 6, 2016
My lab was next to Prof. Sun's lab at UMass and we used to see each other from time to time. I was so shocked to hear such a kind person, talent scholar passed away with young age. I worried about him as I heard he was sick, however more and more positive news told by my friend made me feel encouraged and believe he would recover soon. There are still many his previous students’ laboratory notebooks kept in my office, I always thought he might need them someday. I feel so sorry this day will never come now. Wish Prof. Sun gets peace in heaven and my condolence to his family.
June 4, 2016
June 4, 2016
Prof. Sun taught me at UMass Amherst, but to me he was way more than a fantastic teacher. His kindness, encouragement, guidance and supports endure and have always been greatly appreciated. Rest in Peace. 一路走好!
June 4, 2016
June 4, 2016
This is shocking and a very very sad news. I was the first PhD student who graduated from his group at Umass, Amherst. I always admired and inspired by his dedication and hard work. . My deep heart felt condolences to his family. May god rest his soul in peace
June 4, 2016
June 4, 2016
I was so shocked to hear this. I got to know Prof. Sun when at UMass 10 years ago. He was such a kind person! We have lost a good friend and the world has lost such a brilliant scholar! 
孙教授一路走好,主内安息! 请家人节哀,保重!
June 4, 2016
June 4, 2016
I was so shocked to hear this. I got to know Prof. Sun when at UMass 10 years ago. He was such a kind person! We have lost a good friend and the world has lost such a brilliant scholar! 
孙教授一路走好,主内安息! 请家人节哀,保重!
June 4, 2016
June 4, 2016
刚知道,很震惊。最后一次见孙老师是13年的冬天,那时的他已经开始了与病魔的抗争。他平静地讲述自己的病情,让我意外也感伤。那么坚强的人离开喜爱的事业,热爱的生活和挚爱的家人该是多么的不舍啊。。。
请节哀,他的爱会一直陪伴你们的!
June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016
A wonderful person, so warm and kind. He was truly a loving and caring father and husband. He fought so hard, was so brave and family meant everything to him. Be strong Linda, Hao Hao and Timmy. Please know that we all send our love and condolences. I know this is truly a difficult time. We send huge hugs, kisses and love.
June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016
I was fortunate to know LIanhong during his time at UMass Amherst. We had children the same ages that attended Amherst Montessori School. Lianhong was such a kind person. I remember when my 2nd son was born, he and his wife Linda paid a visit to our house, brightening our day. My heart goes out to all of his friends and family in this difficult time.
June 2, 2016
June 2, 2016
Though we did not meet, I heard of you and wanted meet you in person during my career in the UMass-Amherst. Please rest in peace. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family.
June 2, 2016
June 2, 2016
This tribute was added by Jasmine Li on 2nd June 2016
"一年前认识了孙教授,那时他已经被病魔折磨了三年。他的坚强乐观深深地打动了我。孙教授一边坚持工作,一边接受各种新药的化疗,对化疗引起的各种副作用他选择的是忍耐和抗争。作为一个丈夫和两个幼小孩子的父亲,他怎么舍得丢下挚爱的妻子和还在懵懂中的孩子。被病痛折磨得不好休息的深夜时间,他全部用来走路和跑步,他多么想多陪陪妻子和孩子们。拼尽了全力的孙教授休息了。孙教授一路走好!家人安好!"
June 2, 2016
June 2, 2016
Lianhong was my "office" next door neighbor at UMass Amherst. I was impressed by his depth of heart and mind while here as a professor. I was sorry to see him go when he left here, but not nearly as sorry as I am right now to learn of the sad news of Lianhong's passing at such a very young age. I wish peace for Lianhong and his family in this very difficult time.
June 2, 2016
June 2, 2016
望老乡及校友连宏一路走好,在天堂安息。家人节哀。
June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016
英年早逝,令人无限惋惜。
请家人节哀,保重!
连宏一路走好!
June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016
我們的心情非常沈痛惋惜,請家人節哀,保重。
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
连宏,你是内蒙古大学的杰出校友!一路走好!
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
天妒英才,请家人节哀,保重身体。
May 31, 2016
May 31, 2016
连宏学弟、昨晚太太回忆起2002左右你引领我们一家三口在Caltech Campus漫步的情景。看了学弟的照片、依然是那么亲切。粗算了一下学弟的求学之路长达15年之久、学术成绩斐然,和内大最杰出的校友之一张杰学长(现上海交大校长,亦为中科院研究生)比肩。会协助郑杰&苏宁学弟操办一些事宜。请连宏学弟放心、天堂路上一路走好!

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March 1, 2021
March 1, 2021
HI Lianhong,

I still remember the good time in CalTech, when you were a talented young Ph.D student not married yet.

Hope you well in heaven!

Robin Zhang
September 27, 2020
September 27, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about this sad information. I appreciate the help form Dr. Sun's galactose oxidase paper published at Protein Engineering in 2001. I read a lot of paper, but only the method in Dr. Sun's paper worked very well. Dr. Sun's publication will inspire more and more person who love science. I believe Dr. Sun is not only a true scientist but also a kind gentleman.

I wish peace for Dr. Sun.

Jason Lee
October 29, 2019
October 29, 2019
I have only just seen this and am greatly saddened. Lianhong was an inspiring individual who cared deeply about his science and his students. We will miss him.
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纪念我睡在上铺的兄弟:孙连宏博士,内蒙古大学化学90级本科

May 31, 2016

没有想到会这么早去写这样的文章来纪念这么优秀的人,我的校友,我的室友,睡在我上铺的兄弟,孙连宏...

孙连宏于1990年以优异的成绩考入内蒙古大学化学系。四年后获得本科学位。其后,考入大连化学物理研究所,并于1997获得硕士学位后被加州理工学院录取。在2003年获得化工博士学位主攻蛋白质工程。其后,进入加州大学伯克利分校完成两年的博士后研究。于2004年,在麻省大学化学工程系作为助理教授开始他的独立研究并与2008年获得美国自然科学基金杰出青年科学奖。其后又连续获得美国自然科学基金资助。2011回到中国科技大学生物学院作为正教授领导蛋白质工程研究并获得中科院百人计划,中国自然科学基金资助,参与863重大科研项目。一路走来,不断挑战自己,刷新纪录,精彩纷呈。传递着内蒙古大学学生的自强不息坚韧不拔的精神。

不幸的是,连宏在2012遭遇一种平均生存率只有6到9个月恶性癌症的挑战。连宏没有放弃,依然用他强大的毅力去和癌症做斗争。四年来,成功的控制了癌症的生长,不断创造临床医学的奇迹坚持工作。直到近日,长期的化疗和放疗诱发了急性白血病。随后的细菌感染在五月三十下午在波士顿带走了他的生命。

还记得,有一次去看他,茫茫的大雪天里,他笑呵呵的向我展示近两尺的手术伤疤。没有喊过一声疼,没有抱怨过一句命运的不公。有的是乐观的精神和刚毅的眼神...

也许上天可以带走一个人,带不走他留给这个世界的永不放弃精神和家人和朋友的深深的怀念和敬意...

连宏身后留有深爱他的妻子和两个7岁和9的儿子和许多许多爱他的亲人和好友们。

郑杰, 内蒙古大学化学系90级

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