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Written by: Huang Yongyu
2019-12-24 08:00
Last updated: 2019-12-24 08:00Today is the Christmas Eve (24th) and tomorrow is Christmas. However, not all families can reunite for the holiday season. Liu Dinghan is in his 40s, but he is looking for an uncle who has never met. Tracing the heart from generation to generation, from grandfather Liu Juqiang to father Liu Rongjia, and then to him. He said that his father grew up with the age and brought up the old things from time to time. The brother who was lost as a child was an inextricable knot. Since two years ago, Liu Dinghan has used a variety of methods to find relatives, but it is like finding a needle in a haystack, but he does not intend to give up: "The blood is thicker than water. I hope that my family can be reunited, and my father can also make a wish."
The uncle Liu Dinghan was looking for was Liu Shaojia. When he was 6 or 7 years old, he separated with his family in Argyle Street. It is estimated that he is 72 to 75 years old.
Liu Dinghan pointed out that in the 1950s, Uncle lost at the junction of Shenzhen Street and Argyle Street. (Photo by Huang Yongyu)
Grandpa Lost in Foshan's Former Uncle Street
In the 1940s, tens of thousands of people came to Hong Kong as a result of the war, and once lost in troubled times, they would no longer see each other. Liu Dinghan ’s grandfather nicknamed “Che Yiqiang”, originally from Foshan, came to Hong Kong in 1937 due to war and engaged in civilian work in the government. Since then, a family of five has lived in Argyle Street. Foshan, "Uncle Dabu was lost on the street a few days before he left. At that time, he should be about 6 or 7 years old. The previous generation was very disciplined. Grandpa can only follow the rules and leave messages in the neighborhood. I hope I can receive the word in the future. Message. "
In order to prevent my father from regretting, he started looking for relatives in different ways the previous year
Unexpectedly, for more than 60 years, although the idea of looking for relatives flashed in my mind from time to time, because of life is so intense, each side of the sky, three generations have never been put into practice. Liu Dinghan pointed out that seeing his father's physical deterioration in recent years and suffering from heart disease, he "want to make regrets as much as possible". He decided to start looking for relatives in different ways the previous year. He frankly said that whenever he talked about bringing his father to Hong Kong, in addition to the reasons for his physical inconvenience, his father also clearly resisted. "This is sad, on the other hand, the old people think that the middle family lived writing letters and listening to the radio." I think the chance is slim.
However, finding one of Hong Kong's nearly 7.5 million people is like finding a needle in a haystack. He said that he initially probed through his friends in Hong Kong but found nothing; he has developed information and tried to post on social platforms. Until the middle of this year, I realized that Sarah, a tracing volunteer, started with the Red Cross tracing service and checked the birth certificate of the Immigration Department. However, the information obtained by word of mouth was fragmented and the progress was slow.
You can "draw a period" even if you only find posterity
Unintentionally looking for people for two years, Liu Dinghan admits that his mood is complicated, and also thinks that the chance of success is not great. "If it is true, I hope that Tongji will return to the point to solve the problem, and the old Dou wants you to return (Foshan) ca n’t even eat, and even your travel expenses. ”At the time, uncle estimates that Uncle is now in his 70s. He admits that he is mentally prepared. What he asks for is“ bad news ”. The plain words: "Even if you have found your body and you have found it, it is okay to find posterity. When you draw a period, at least the old sinus can be let go."
Tracing volunteer Sarah (right) tried to assist him and checked the birth certificates of his uncle and father at the Immigration Department, but returned empty-handed. (Photo by Huang Yongyu)
Family Information
Red Cross file number:
RHK2019.08.008
Dad: Liu Juqiang (Che Yiqiang)-(Dead)
Mom: Tan Runlian-(Died)
Brother: Liu Shaojia (Searchee)-Estimate (72 ~ 75 years old)
Sister: Liu Jinchen-(71 years old)
Brother: Liu Rongjia (seeker)-(69 years old) (Liu Dinghan is his son)
For clues, you can contact 6444 9849 (Sarah) or email to sasachan1212@yahoo.com.
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