This memorial website was created in memory of my beloved father, Shi Dao Wang, 72 years old , born on May 12, 1947 and passed away on April 14, 2020 due to COVID-19.
这网站是为纪念我父亲王世道而建。他终年七十二岁。一九四七年五月十二日在上海出生，二零二零年四月十四日因感染新冠病毒在纽约辞世。
How do you summarize a life that was filled with passion, creativity and kindness in a few words? He left me with 12 books that he wrote and edited, hundreds of poems and songs, including his own autobiography and a collection of books that he edited that cover poetry, arts, and music. He wanted to leave me and my son Adam a wealth of spiritual legacy - his wisdom and values that came from his life experiences, so that we could always have heart conversations long after he is gone. I'll share some of those on the Life page in the next few days.
我怎样用寥寥数字总结出一个充满热情，创造力，和仁慈的生命？父亲留给我王琳和外孙高山十二本他写和主编的书，近千首诗词歌赋，包括他生平自传和主编的文艺作品。他想留给我的是他精神上的财富和遗产，分享他从人生中得到的丰富閱历和智慧，以便在他过世以后继续和我进行心灵对话。我会在未来几天从这网的人生页分享一些他的故事。
He is a teacher, a gifted writer, a songwriter, a thinker, a most loving father and grandfather, and a caring husband.
他是一位老师，才华洋溢的写作人，词曲作家，是一个最慈爱的父亲和外祖父，一个关怀妻子的丈夫。
Highlights of His Life: 生平简介
- Born in Shanghai, China in 1947: The year of my grandfather's career highlight - who managed all military supplies from the Allies to the Nationalist government at the end of WWII.
- 一九四七年在上海出生：那年是我爷爷人生最风光的一年，管理着第二次大战盟军支缓国民党政府的物资接收。
- 1965 - 1976 Cultural Revolution: Spent his youth and formative years in the virgin forests of Guangdong province, one of the rare national forests in China. This memorial page's theme - fall leaves - was his favorite. He said that he would never forget the brilliant fall leaves of these mountains. He was confined to solitary confinement for a year for dissent and being faithful to his own belief of what is true and right. He was admitted to Beijing University but was not allowed to go because of our family's connection to the Nationalist government. Yet he emerged from these years without bitterness, but a deeper faith in the kindness of people in the darkest time.
- 一九六五年到一九七六年文化大革命：他把他的青春留给在粤北山区，四会平原，和顺德水乡。这网站的枫叶是他的最爱。他说他无法忘记司前农场飈红大叶的灿烂。文革时期因忠于自己的思想，被关了一年。考上了北京大学却又因家庭背景不能就学。然而他对这段日子没有怨天尤人，反而对人性的善良更有信心。
- 1976 - 1989: Married to my Mom, Chun Wang, and opened up a successful vocational school to teach Chinese typing and computer skills. He taught thousands of students and helped them find professional jobs as China opened up and modernized.
- 一九七六年到一九八九年：和妈妈林俊结婚和创办新上海打字传习所教中文打字。教导了几千名学生，为中国的开放改革作了贡献。
- 1989 - 2010: Immigrated to New York and opened a publishing company in Chinatown. Over the years, he published many community newspapers, magazines, and books for the overseas Chinese community. He gave many overseas Chinese artists a channel to share their stories.
- 一九八九年到二零一零年：移民到纽约创办了新上海出版社。二十年来为海外华人社区出了不少报章，杂志，和书，为海外文艺工作者分享他们的声音。
- 2010 - 2020: In his retirement, he dedicated his life to serve the community and the elderly. He offered free classes to seniors and taught them how to use emails, smartphones, Photoshops, etc. so that they could connect with the younger generations. He was the president of two senior performance groups: The Chinese American Choir and The New York Culture Revolution Youths Performance Group. He was also a Senior Consultant to the Chinese Poetry, Calligraphy, and Arts Society, and the honorary chairman of the International Overseas Chinese Artists Alliance. His contribution to the community was recognized by the New York City Council and the New York State Assembly.
- 二零一零年到二零二零年：在他退休以后，他把他的有限精力全部投入到回报社区上, 用他对在海外弘扬和传承中华文化的责任感和使命感创办了“华人合唱团”和“纽约知青歌舞团”，长期活跃在纽约华人社区。他教老人们用电脑，电邮，帮助他们和年轻一代沟通。他曾任中华合唱团的团长，纽约知青歌舞团的团长，紐約詩畫琴棋會的资深顾问，国际侨派文化艺术联合会荣誉主席。纽约州和纽约市政府对他的社区贡献给予颁奖表彰。
Funeral Services: 追悼会
In light of the pandemic, we will not have a funeral or a memorial service right now. I will plan a performance and a gathering in the future where family and friends can share his songs and poetry and celebrate the life he had.
现因疫情所致，不能举办追悼会和追思活动。将来一个合适的时候，我会组织一次表演和聚会，亲友们可以分享纪念他的歌、诗词和生平故事。
Burial: 安葬仪式
He will be buried at the Thousands Lotus Memorial Terrace of the Chuang Yen Monastery in the future.
他将葬在美國佛教會莊嚴寺的千莲台。等疫情过后，会根据莊嚴寺的法会时间安葬。
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悼仪和捐款In lieu of flowers and gifts, please donate to the New York Presbyterian Hospital to support NewYork-Presbyterian's response to COVID-19.
花圈和礼仪概免。请捐款帮助纽约长老会医院支持新冠抗疫的援助。
In the past month, the doctors and nurses at Weill Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospital took such good care of my father and became his family when we couldn't be there. Their compassion and competence were what gave us comfort during the challenging time. Every time they entered my dad's room, they were risking their own life. Yet, I know every nurse did the best they could to keep him more comfortable, more connected with the family, providing a human touch and emotional support that we couldn't. On the night when my dad passed, the PA and nurse cried with me and made sure that they were there to hold his hands. I am forever grateful to them.
这个月来，康奈尔纽约长老会医院的医护人员为我父亲尽心尽力，成了他身边的家人。他们的爱心和专业能力给我们一家带来了很大的安慰。他们每次进父亲的房间，都是对他们自己的一次冒险。然而，他们还是尽全力的照顾好父亲，让他尽量舒服和家人联络，让他受到除医疗以外的人文关怀。在他过世的一晚，值班的医生和护士一直握着他的手，和我一起陪了他最后的一程。我永远都感激他们。
- Patient Care Fund: Support for general patient care needs including the purchasing of ventilators and personal protective equipment such as masks, the hiring of additional clinical staff, capacity expansion, and clinical research.
- 照顾新冠病人基金：帮助病人包括买呼吸机，保护医护人员的设备，和招聘医护人员和对此病的临床研究。
- Healthcare Workers Fund: Support the physical and emotional wellbeing of healthcare workers who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak.
- 医护人员基金：帮助支持抗疫第一线医护人员情绪和身体健康上的需要。
Donation Website: 捐款网址https://give.nyp.org/site/Donation2?df_id=3380&mfc_pref=T&3380.donation=form1&utm_source=nypgiving&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=covid19-supportfund&utm_id=nypgiving_link_covid19-patientfund_webtile&utm_content=webtileIf you would like to send us a card, please send to:
如果您想寄帛金和卡给我们，邮寄地址是：
Chun Wang
87 Columbia St., Apt. 4F
New York, NY 10002
