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One More Empty Chair


Heart felt message from our Dear Friend 
Image: Pem C


One more empty chair in the Science Department of the Damphu Campus. School has lost a teacher but we have lost a great friend. 


It says –easy to meet but hard to depart. This is so true even for the great enemies. A few days back, we hosted a simple dinner to say a final goodbye to a young and talented colleague of ours, who would be landing in the land of Kangaroos soon. Indeed, the dreamland for all of us. 

 

As we came to say the final few words, we got some personal space to share, learn and express our wishes and more.

 

There are already many friends in line who are leading their way out of our campus in the coming months for the greener pastures. This is becoming too painful, especially for schools and students to lose an experienced pool of people. 


No doubt, the office can replace him easily, but not our friend, not his experience. However, a gathering such as this gives a relaxing moment and a great space to dig deeper down the depth of friendship.

 

We have also agreed and promised ourselves not to forget our culture, values, tradition, country, and monarchs. Nevertheless, to call ourselves Bhutanese.


We are going to feel some emptiness, but this is part of life. We hope the time will heal our hearts. We wish for our friend to bring a lot of fortune to his family and the country. 


Safe Journey my friend!






Depth of friends expression to out going colleague


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