Memorial Service of the Late Dr. Kang Young-woo The requiem of the late Dr. Kang Young-woo was held on February 27th at the Funeral Ceremony Hall in Severance Hospital. Dr. Kang had dedicated himself to the increase of human rights of the disabled. For the requiem, the family of the deceased gathered along with senior and young alumni, friends, and acquaintances. The funeral portrait was held in the hands of the president of Free-Cult, a university club that Dr. Kang created in his early days. Even after 43 years, this club is still registered as a central club at Yonsei University. Dr. Kang’s smile in the portrait consoled his family and friends. The requiem which was brightened with wreaths sent from acquaintances, including President of Korea Lee Myung-bak and President of Yonsei University Jeong Kap-young started with the funeral speech by Chairman of Dankook University Kim Hak-jun. The funeral guest prayed for the deceased to rest in peace, recalling memories with him. In his speech, President of the Free-Cult Alumni Association, Yang Seong-jeon, said “Some people may remember Dr. Kang Young-woo as an exceptional person who was disabled, but to me he is an outstanding intellectual and a bibliophile. He enjoyed reading classic works such as those by Confucius and Mencius. I have special memories of getting into heated book discussions with him. He loved the world and sought to benefit human society. I am so sorry he had to leave us so soon.” Pastor Mark Klompien of Jamsil Church, where Dr. Kang had served as an elder of the church, said “I read his autobiography. He is an exemplar of a dedicated Korean person, and I am grateful for his support for the disabled in America.” Mr. Kim Gwang-ha, CEO of Doi Trading Company, recollected his last days with Dr. Kang. He shared his time with Dr. Kang during the last 40 days. He said, “He spent this time arranging and completing his life. He was not afraid of death. When his doctor suggested surgery, he rejected the option after learning that a possible aftereffect was brain disorder. He believed there should be no sadness in responding to God’s call.”