I have worked with Peter since he joined the Customs Laboratory many years ago. The very first time I met Peter, I could see immediately his congeniality. His cheerful character continued for the rest of our acquaintance. As far as I am concerned, he is the most knowledgeable analyst when it comes to textile. As a Team Leader his door is always open to everybody who needs assistance. He is a person who would put down whatever he is doing when somebody would ask for help. Even when under extreme pressure, he could still remain calm. I never saw him get mad and had always very good relationship with his team and for the rest of the laboratory staff. It’s very seldom to find a person with a positive outlook in life even in a very difficult situation as what he has undergone and I admire him for his courage and tenacity. I surely miss Peter as a colleague and as a friend.

I feel very privileged to write this. I first met him many years ago when I picked him up at the San Francisco Airport. Back then, I was just a student in my twenties attending university in California. I learned to like him a lot already: a warm and courteous person grateful for any small gesture of kindness. As time went by, I have learned that it is actually his nature of being so helpful to attend to the needs of others so I happened to be one of the fortunate many in his life time. He never hesitated to go to great length trying to do his best just to be helpful. It could be just gathering all the information needed to make someone’s life easier or working out all the details to make one feel overwhelmed. One time, I have shown some interest in buying his older Previa as a vehicle for transportation in Mexico. Much to my pleasant surprise, he went to the great effort to sort out every possible detail of what is required in order to import it to Canada – Every technical detail from dealer’s paper work to contacts of the government department. It was too bad that finally we found out that the vehicle would not meet the Mexican requirement. Otherwise it would have been the perfect choice. Just from that incident alone I knew that it was from his heart that he wanted to help, regardless of boundaries and technical difficulties. His kindness exemplified his virtues of dedication and altruism. 
I can recall what a gentle and gracious man he was with a warm & sincere smile. He is always confident of what he does but never appeared to be overpowering. His advice was genuine and from his heart. I love the way that he has shared his lifetime of fun and difficulties in his various careers. He had nothing to hide when we talked, always spoken in plain language with vivid details to make his point. In reciprocation, we have shared a lot of laughs coping with the good and the bad experiences at work and never failed to poke fun at ourselves as we approached our retirement.
I admire his stamina of endurance tremendously. In spite of the difficulties of his demanding position just before his retirement, he managed to persevere to work to his last ounce of strength just to keep his short-staff department running smoothly. He has shown remarkable determination and courage to battle his cancer from day one, in spite of all the adversities. He was indeed a strong fighter who would never give up so easily in life. We are deeply saddened by his departure and we will miss him very dearly. On the bright side, if a person is judged by what he has done for others, he would be well honoured with God’s grace as he enjoys his eternal life.
Peter is someone we all had the great privilege of knowing. We love him so much!
Larry & Josephine

Peter, my friend, mentor, and fellow Textillian will always be remembered. I enjoyed discussing the intricacies of textiles with him. He cut quite a rug on the dance floor at Emilia’s wedding and would sing to us in our textile office during the holidays. The yarns of Peter Pang will forever be woven into our hearts.

Cherishing my life memories with Peter,my beloved brother5.
We went through a lot of ups and downs together over the decades. Thank you for the sweet memories of our childhood frolics in our house on Woo Hop Street, our hiking up the snowy mountain in Vermont soon after my wedding, our singing Cantonese opera on cruises and tours with Monica, and our talks about chemotherapy experience. I am mourning your passing but I take comfort in the memories of the good times we shared.
RIP. I love you, sister 3

A year ago during our family gathering Peter sang one of Elvis' songs. He did not miss a word in the lyrics. He was so talented. He loved interacting with people young and old. He always showed respect to the elders and enjoyed sharing his knowledge and experience in life with the younger generation. He always made sure that his family was taken care of and with Monica successfully raised a fine young man Alex. On 9.21.14 Our Lord called him back to be with Him. He is in a better place now. Peter, you will be deeply missed by your family and friends. May you rest in peace. Wai-Hay and Philomena Leong

Peter, I still remember you drove me around downtown Raleigh when you heard I have not been to downtown after 3 years of stay in Raleigh. All your friends at NCSU will miss you.
May you rest in peace.

Peter was a couple of years ahead of me while we were studying in HKTC and I did not get to know him until I came to NCSU. The time we spent together since then was one of the most memorable time of my life. I remember well about the fun and follies we had together....a bunch of us, Hong Kong students, getting caught by the cops picking pears from the trees on Hillsboro street across the campus, Peter getting caught for setting off fire crackers at the dorm, Richard, Peter and I spending a summer together in DC, going deep sea fishing from Morehead City, and playing tennis, basket ball and soccer. Peter was the one who taught me how to drive a car, and he was also one who introduced me to my wife, Kathy. Like what everyone says about him, Peter has a very kind heart, an upbeat personality, and a warm and caring compassion about his friends and family. I will surely miss him.

I worked with Peter at USCS and then at CBP for many years. Peter was always kind, compassionate and supportive as well as the hardest worker I have ever known. However, my BEST memory was of Peter, when you least expected it, he would sing, usually something from Elvis, in rich-deep voice. Although not a daily occurrence, always and uplifting one! He could make you smile no matter the circumstance. The thought still makes me smile. Thank you, Peter!

Peter was a fighter, a leader, a man full of confidence and high spirit. He was a lovable person always carried a big smile! Nothing could bring him down!
We were classmates and friends since 1965! Yes, it was 49 years ago! But the images of Peter running on the track, playing soccer in HKTC were just like yesterday! My first year (1971) in NCSU, Peter and Willie took me to Washington DC to look for summer jobs. Peter took care of me like his own brother! We worked in a Chinese restaurant - Jade Palace on 7th Street NW. He worked as a waiter, I worked as an assistant cook. 12 hours, 7 days week! Summer in DC was hot! We worked hard! But we had a ball! That three months' of good time, brotherhood experience imprinted deeply in my mind!
I love you brother! And I will see you later!

I met Peter at NC State. We went to Hong Kong Technical College together but I did not know him then. We arrived NC State together in fall, 1969. We lived in the dormitory and hanged out together. It was hard adjusting to eating American food at the school cafeteria, so we would cook something from home together sometimes in our room. After a year, we moved out to an apartment near the campus. We lived there for many years. Those were the best years of my college life.

I developed brotherly friendship with Peter and other roommates. Peter was funny, and we joked a lot. I received a call from Peter a few weeks ago. He said he wanted to say goodbye. I never believed that was our last conversation.

Peter, please rest in peace. I will miss you.

我的五弟彭樹椿，有兩個特岀的處世優點：
1.他常切身處地，無微不至地為別人著想。這一點，我想很多親友都有切身的感受和體會。
以我自已為例，如三星期前，我們到Irvine探望。他注意的不是自己病情，而是掛念他不能和我們一同吃午飯了，那未我們的午飯便應如何解決。下午我們離開時，他更記掛著的是到中秋節了，他要給我們月餅生果等應節。
其餘最多發生的是如有親友路過LA，他多不辭勞苦，到機場接送等等。（從Irvine到LA機場接送一次，可要四小時多呢）有多少人可做得到?
2.他做事堅忍。對克服困難，有很強的意志力，不屈不撓。
以學業為例，他單身上路，留學到NC State，在課餘工作：如到NY的超巿做小工，餐廳做侍應等，掙取大部份的大學費用。直到碩士畢業。
他的事業，不是風平浪靜，一帆風順。早期做的紡織業，因美國80年代，紡織業式微而要轉行，在政府化驗室做事，這過程中，要克服交通（家在Raleigh, NC而辨公室在2500里外的LA, CA), 心理，和工作上的困難，要邊做邊學，經年的努力有了成果，90年代，他成了化驗室的專才和主管。常常興奮地告訴我們工作上的小故事，包括毒販運毒的祕道等。
近期抗癌的十數年，更要有堅忍的意志力作長期奮鬥，多次數星期至數月的化療和電療，可不是平常人可以忍受和堅持的，他做到了，打了多次漂亮的仗，堅持了十多年，才在太太Monica和兒子Alex倍伴下，在家安靜地離去，到他信仰主的國度裏。
五弟，以後，我們常到北美的海邊或香港的海邊相聚，暢談兒時往事好嗎? 我懷念你，好好安息吧!

Remembering the time when Peter and us were good neighbour at Lakepark Subdivision, NC.
Remembering the time when Peter and I played league soccer together.
Remembering the time Peter and us went fishing at Falls Lake.
Remembering the time when Peter and his brother put on a good fun kungfu show at the Chinese new year celebration.
Remembering the time Peter had such a good spirit when we met in Shanghai during the World Expo.

All these pictures pop into my memory. Peter was a brave fighter. I do not know of anyone be able to go through painful radiation this long. We all shall remember Peter, a good old friend always with great spirit. 

Peter's life with us in our days at NCSU was definitely funny and glorious!

Peter's strong will of challenging any difficulties in life were amazing and admirable. All of us: old friends, good friends totally agreed that.

His wholeheartedly attitude towards work and unselfishly treating his family were universally recognized by his coworkers and family members.

Each time when we saw Peter in the last two years, even though with his terminated cancer situation, he still acted so optimistic in life. He always try to share his future hope with us, try to know our difficulties in life and try to help us in resolving them. He kept encouraging my son in education and career selection, in work place management techniques ....

One month ago, when he was feeling a little better after chemotherapy, we visited him, we went out for lunch. He even joined us to see houses in Irvine; walking with a cane; joking about good life living in southern California. Who could have imagined that this is the strong man with only one month of life to live...
  
Peter, we really lose a good friend and mentor of 44 years.

Peter, we miss you!

Despite his harsh and tragic life, Peter was talented, cheerful, generous, courageous, always put others before himself. He possessed a big heart and all the best characters you can find in a most beautiful human being. I truly and honestly believe that if there are angels, he is an angel now. I am honoured and fortunate to be his younger sister. Even though we lived far apart for the last 45 years, instead of fading, our bond just got tighter and tighter. There are so many unforgettable, sweet, endless memories of our happy times together, times that he just jumped in and offered all his help when I needed it, no matter when we were growing up, studying aboard, or till now, a mother of two. He set a good example for me to keep my integrity and courage when it was my term to fight against cancer. Compare with him, what I went through was just a walk through the park. If there is a second life, or third or more, I definitely want to be your younger sister again and again. Now in grieve, I can find solace in knowing that there are no more pains and sufferings for you. My beloved brother, I miss you, I love you and I always will. May you rest in peace.

I will forever miss Peter. He was my mentor and my father figure.  Not only did he teach me how to analyze textiles but also many lessons in life. Peter watched me grow from a young lady to now a wife and mom with two daughters. I am honored to have known and worked with Peter. He is the most amazing person that I have ever met.