Hong Kong political heavyweights and former leaders gathered on Friday to pay tribute to the late ex-commerce minister Gregory So Kam-leung, as family and friends honoured his devotion to public service.
Among those who attended the memorial service for So, who died on December 13, were former chief executives 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 referred to So as “a good brother” in his eulogy.
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 colleagues and friends.
“These weren’t slogans; they were rooted in love for God, love for Hong Kong and love for his country, China,” he said.
Sun, who served alongside So in the government, said the former minister had given him wise counsel and practical advice when he was first invited to join the administration.
