Hong Kong political heavyweights and former leaders gathered on Friday to pay tribute to late commerce minister Gregory So Kam-leung, as family and friends honoured his devotion to public service.
Among those who attended the memorial ceremony for So, who died on December 13, were former city leaders Donald Tsang Yam-kuen and Leung Chun-ying, along with senior government officials and veteran politicians.
“We mourn the loss of a dear husband, loving father and grandfather, trusted friend and colleague, and respected community leader,” said former director of audit David Sun Tak-kei, who called So “a good brother”.
Sun said So touched those who knew him by living a life faithful to God, devoted to his family, true to himself, and fair to his friends and loved ones.
“These weren’t slogans; they were rooted in love for God, love for Hong Kong and love for his country, China,” he said in a eulogy.
Sun, who served alongside So in the Hong Kong government, said the former minister had given him wise counsel and practical advice when he was first invited to join the administration.
