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From: Angela
Sent: Friday, May 30, 2025 4:10 AM
To: Leopold Pander
Subject: Such sad news re Eddie Wang!
Hello,
Was such a pleasure to meet him 2015! I gave him a small piece of
parachute material — larger piece to Sui Shuide. He was a very young
man at the time of the Duck Mission & certainly lived to a very old age!
He must have been 100yrs or more?
Finally his last years had been
pleasant as understand he did go thru hardship earlier due to his
connections with the Americans.
A true spirit & can imagine how
fearful he was with his 1st parachute jump!
Wonder if you remember him during camp days?
He gave such
a nice speech during our reunion & sure it brought back memories
of his time with the camp.
The last of the Duck mission is deceased.
May he rest in peace!
cheers angela
From: Leopold PANDER
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 9:55 AM
To: 'Leopold PANDER'
Subject: FW: Sad news
Forwarded by:
http://www.weihsien-paintings.org
We met him in 2015 and still remember his kindness and availability. A generous and most respected person who participated in the liberation of our camp and ready to fight for it. They were fully armed men. Remember?
Thank you to forward our sincere condolences to Eddy Wang’s family.
Regards,
Janette and Leopold Pander
From: 乐道院潍县集中营博物馆
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2025 9:39 AM
To: 潍县绘画
To the Weihsien Concentration Camp Survivors:
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2025 9:39 AM
To: 潍县绘画
Subject: Sad news
To the Weihsien Concentration Camp Survivors:
It is with great sorrow that we bring you the sad news of Mr. Wang Chenghan's passing.The last living member of the "Duck" operation team that rescued the Weihsien Concentration Camp, passed away from us forever on May 21, 2025.
When the smoke of history dissipates, Mr. Wang Chenghan has always been a vivid witness to that heroic past. Eighty years ago, he and his comrades from the "Duck" operation team, with fearless courage, broke through the numerous blockades and brought light and freedom into the dark Weihsien Concentration Camp. You may have witnessed his resolute figure with your own eyes. It is precisely their courageous actions that have torn apart the gloom of despair for countless trapped civilians and allowed the hope of life to continue. Now, with his departure, that grand history of rescue has once again closed the chapter of a witness.
Mr. Wang Chenghan always remembered the special years spent with you during his lifetime and cherished the friendship that transcended national boundaries. His passing is not only a great pain for his family, but also a deep sorrow for all those who admire this period of history. But his spirit, along with the heroic deeds of the "Duck" operation team, will forever serve as the spiritual bond connecting us, inspiring future generations to remember history and safeguard peace.
May Mr. Wang Chenghan rest in peace.
With warm greetings
Weihsien West Civilians Concentration Camp Site Museum
ldybgs@163.com
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