Mr. Kwok passed away on Sunday, August 4, 3013 after a heroic & graceful battle with cancer. Throughout, he always remained positive, hopeful, strong, and accepting of his destiny. He always cared for others and even made sure those around him knew that he has had a good life, so no one needed to worry for him. We were truly blessed to know & work with him for the past six years and be touched by his generosity.
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| William Y. Kwok August 27, 1946 - August 4, 2013 |
He was such an outstanding & stellar staff member. He always brought everyone together in a positive way and reached out to everyone to provide his support. He was so kind and humble, always making personal connections & being such a positive reinforcement & motivating force for others. As an Employment Consultant, he worked so diligently on helping our consumers with getting employment and then assisting them in maintaining their jobs. Willy was a really wonderful job developer who will be missed greatly in the field of vocational rehabilitation. He always met the job placement goals and went way above & beyond it, setting a great example which was very hard to follow. He worked with so many employers tirelessly advocating for the consumers and was so successful in getting our consumers employed in the community. He created so many opportunities for our consumers, empowering them, lifting up their spirits, and believing in/focusing on their wellness & strengths.
We offer our sincere condolences to the Kwok and Sing Family and letting them know we are here for them & offering our support in any way possible.
He will be missed greatly, but he will never be forgotten. His legacy will live on at RAMS and we will always keep the memories & his spirit alive. Rest in Peace Dear Willy!
With utmost respect, admiration, and affection for Mr. Kwok.
- Richmond Area Multi-Services
We will always miss you - my benefactor and let your soul rest in peace! amen
ReplyDeleteI remember when Willy said that his favorite season was wintertime, because he could eat lots of great food and wear thick sweaters to cover everything up. This is one of the many reasons why he set a fine example for us.
ReplyDeleteI had the pleasure of working with Willy as director of RAMS Hire-Ability. He came to us with a vast amount of experience in law but was humble about it and was determined to shift his career towards learning all he could about mental health and job development. I was pleasantly surprised how quickly he learned how to place people with mental health disabilities into jobs. He was able to communicate with business owners and our clients in an honest and caring way. His open and honest approach towards working with people earned respect among his clients, staff, families, treatment providers and employers. His was passionate and sincere about helping those that were less fortunate and it reflected in his enthusiastic approach to his work. Willy was also an ultimate team player and went out of his way to help others on the staff. He would train and guide other staff members and encourage them with his positivity and humor. And on special occasions, he would treat the entire staff to his special and delicious steamed crab!
ReplyDeleteI will miss you, Willy and thank you for all the work you did to help others and it was an honor to work with you.
--Daniel Michael
Willy was my first mentor as an Employment Consultant. When I struggled with placing clients he was always there to give me insight. When I visited Hire-Ability, he would always welcome me and just discuss the job market and how to further assist our clients. The last time we met Willy said "I'm staying at Hire-Ability forever, this is the only job I want...helping all my clients gain employment."
ReplyDeleteI cannot thank you enough for guiding me Willy. Thanks again.
RIP, thanks so much for guiding me the ways doing things. Gary Liu (Macau)
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