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| diwas k | Posted
on 11-Sep-01 01:30 AM
Who else could explain the complicated MITOSIS and MEIOSIS using colored chalks, and simultaneously compare human anatomy to a doughnut, to a bunch of guys who were more interested in knowing activities on the other side of the great wall than Fr. Law... His sense of personal safety extended to the hallways of St. Xaviers as he sometimes entered classrooms fully protecting his intellectual posessions from falling objects... He was a true man of sciences, of all its domains, and yet, remained passionately involved in developing individuals out of young boys in school. His first words to a class on the first day "Ma Charlie Law hu". And now that he is in the company of his Lord ... Here was a man who wanted nothing more for himself than a running motorbike and a hundred or so curious minds... It is sad. ******** Father Charlie Law Passes Away.. -kantipur online ******** -diwas k |
| student | Posted
on 11-Sep-01 11:41 AM
I was a student of Fr Law, along with hundreds of others in his life time, at St Xavier's in mid seventies. He was the hostel prefect as well as a science teacher. He was a highly evolved human being. I consider myself lucky to have the privilege of being a student of his. I will truly miss him. May PashupathiNath bless his soul. |
| One of the Student | Posted
on 11-Sep-01 11:53 AM
I am very very sad and sorry to hear that Fr. Law has passed away. I will always remeber him. |
| aakas | Posted
on 11-Sep-01 11:57 AM
Fr. Law's Autobiography http://www.spinybabbler.org/personalities/fr_law.htm Source - www.SpinnyBabbler.com |
| san | Posted
on 11-Sep-01 05:02 PM
Fr. Law was an amazing personality. He posessed a great deal of compassion and understanding for the people of Nepal. I've been influenced greatly by Fr. Law and feel very sad about his demise.  In 1991, when he was having a surgery done, he called me up personally to ask me if I could teach his class in STX while he was recuperating. This was a great opportunity for me to experience teachig as well as getting to know Fr. Law. Like many other Jesuit fathers who leave their family and their homeland to serve Nepal, Fr. Charles Law did his best to 'Live for God and Lead for Nepal'. A great man. My highest regard for his departed soul. San |
| a student | Posted
on 12-Sep-01 11:50 AM
It is a great loss for the st. xaveir's family. I wasn't a student of Fr. Law, but always saw him doing various things for the students. And i remember talking to him too. He had always been a great teacher and a great human being. His sudden death is terribly sad for all of us.I hope that his soul rests in peace amen a student |
| Dukka | Posted
on 12-Sep-01 03:54 PM
We always seem to be lamenting the passing of these great teachers in Nepal, Fr. Law, Fr. Gafney, Fr. Moran, and others. I think it wise to honor these men while they are still alive. Do they know how we feel for the contribution they have made to our lives. Much of our current success is due in part to all of them. Who can ignore the individual attention the gave to our development. How would we have made it without their love for the work they do and the daily performance of their duties with selfless devotion. There are some of these fellows left in Nepal. Fr. Watrin remains, the current school principal remains, many of the old teachers remain. Can we honor the living. God will reward them when they get to Him. Man is shy, timid, cautious, afraid of being misunderstood when thanking someone who helped them in their developement. Lets let these men know how much they are appreciated while they are still alive. May all our deceased teachers rest in peace. |
| ashu | Posted
on 14-Sep-01 04:00 AM
I assume some of these heartfelt, yet anonymous, obits were written by fellow STX graduates, though, I wish they had the simple courage to use their own names. But hey! As a former physics student of Fr. Law, and as a frequent visitor to his 'day-ra' in Thapathali, I too share the sense of loss and sorrow felt by all those who knew, admired and loved him. As late as last July, Fr. Law came regularly to various Martin Chautari discussions on Tuesdays in Thapatahli, near St. Xavier's College, and always participated in the discussions. Charlie Law was a great, patient physics teacher who loved Nepal and Nepalis and the study of physics. Before resuming his teaching duties at St. Xavier's in the late '80s (he was a teacher at STX before), he spent six years in Phalaybas village in Dhaulagiri Zone in Midwestern Nepal teaching SLC-level science at a local high school there in the mid-1980s. And, in private conversations, he always encouraged his privileged students at STX and STX graduates to spend time -- working and living -- in Nepali villages. To that end, a few years ago, Fr. Law was a driving force in establishing a Faculty of Social Work at St. Xavier's College. That faculty now grants a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and attracts some of the most committed Nepali students. Fr. Law also worked hard with various recruiters to make sure that SW graduates could land jobs after graduation. They say a great teacher lives through his or her students, and that has certainly been true in the case of Fr. Law. A handful of his die-hard physics students at STX and elsewhere have now gone on to become professional physicists at places like Fermi Lab in Chicago, Lawrence Lab in Berkeley, NASA, CERN in Switzerland and so on. Finally, to the poster who lamented that we (Nepalis and/or Xavarians) do not do much to honor our deceased teachers when they were alive, allow me to share a lesson that has enriched my life in countless ways. The best way to honor old teachers and professors, I have found out, is to keep in touch with them regularly, no matter when you left school , and through good times and bad times of your life. The old teachers and professors, I have discovered, always have your best interests in their hearts. Being wise, they can often offer sound non-judgmental advice to many of life's struggles and dilemmas. And in the process, they often become more of mature friends than teachers per se. And their company is often enjoyable. And, yes, they like you no matter what -- whether you are a success or a failure by any measure. Finally, to those of you, like me, who have been lucky to have a number of life-changing teachers and professors like Fr. Law at schools and universities, may I recommend two of these great, inspiring books? "The Headmaster" by John McPhee. "Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson" by Mitch Albom May Fr. Law's soul rest in peace. oohi ashu kathmandu, nepal |
| ashu | Posted
on 14-Sep-01 04:00 AM
I assume some of these heartfelt, yet anonymous, obits were written by fellow STX graduates, though, I wish they had the simple courage to use their own names. But hey! As a former physics student of Fr. Law, and as a frequent visitor to his 'day-ra' in Thapathali, I too share the sense of loss and sorrow felt by all those who knew, admired and loved him. As late as last July, Fr. Law came regularly to various Martin Chautari discussions on Tuesdays in Thapatahli, near St. Xavier's College, and always participated in the discussions. Charlie Law was a great, patient physics teacher who loved Nepal and Nepalis and the study of physics. Before resuming his teaching duties at St. Xavier's in the late '80s (he was a teacher at STX before), he spent six years in Phalaybas village in Dhaulagiri Zone in Midwestern Nepal teaching SLC-level science at a local high school there in the mid-1980s. And, in private conversations, he always encouraged his privileged students at STX and STX graduates to spend time -- working and living -- in Nepali villages. To that end, a few years ago, Fr. Law was a driving force in establishing a Faculty of Social Work at St. Xavier's College. That faculty now grants a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and attracts some of the most committed Nepali students. Fr. Law also worked hard with various recruiters to make sure that SW graduates could land jobs after graduation. They say a great teacher lives through his or her students, and that has certainly been true in the case of Fr. Law. A handful of his die-hard physics students at STX and elsewhere have now gone on to become professional physicists at places like Fermi Lab in Chicago, Lawrence Lab in Berkeley, NASA, CERN in Switzerland and so on. Finally, to the poster who lamented that we (Nepalis and/or Xavarians) do not do much to honor our deceased teachers when they were alive, allow me to share a lesson that has enriched my life in countless ways. The best way to honor old teachers and professors, I have found out, is to keep in touch with them regularly, no matter when you left school , and through good times and bad times of your life. The old teachers and professors, I have discovered, always have your best interests in their hearts. Being wise, they can often offer sound non-judgmental advice to many of life's struggles and dilemmas. And in the process, they often become more of mature friends than teachers per se. And their company is often enjoyable. And, yes, they like you no matter what -- whether you are a success or a failure by any measure. Finally, to those of you, like me, who have been lucky to have a number of life-changing teachers and professors like Fr. Law at schools and universities, may I recommend two of these great, inspiring books? "The Headmaster" by John McPhee. "Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson" by Mitch Albom May Fr. Law's soul rest in peace. oohi ashu kathmandu, nepal |