Dear Mr & Mrs Lee and the family,
Our hearts sunk when we heard the news of Ernest’s passing. We have come to know Ernest through our daughter Estelle (class of 2007). They enrolled at West Point in the same year. Although, we didn’t have a chance to meet Ernest in person, we heard so many good things about him through our daughter. She had so much respect for him and told us often how an amazing person he was personally, academically, and professionally.
We have met his parents a few times through the West Point Korean Parents Club in the Bay Area a long time ago and still remember how proud they were of their son Ernest. I can’t imagine how saddened they must have felt with the loss of their beloved son.
We are sincerely praying that Ernest rests in peace and send our deepest condolences to Mr. & Mrs. Lee and to their family.
Sincerely,
Danielle and Soonil Hong
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I learned of your battle with cancer through my sister as I lay hospitalized after finding out I have stage iv adenocarcinoma. Your blog was shared with me and even though it was quite the fight you had faced and were facing, I couldn’t get over your positivity, perseverance, and love that came across in your words. I reached out to you as you are such an inspiration to me, this kindred spirit who was dealt this hand that we don’t know why, but I’m sure you are walking with Jesus now and getting all of the answers your heart desires. I am so sorry I didn’t know you better for it seems that being your friend would have been incredible to truly know your kindness, compassion, and love. Thank you for touching my life and so many others. I pray God brings your family and friends much peace and comfort. I love you and until we meet on the other side. ❤️
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I had the privilege of meeting Ernie in Prague, Czech Rep. His kindness, open heart, and beautiful spirit left a lasting impression on me. I want to express my condolences during this time. Ernie qualities were a reflection of love, care and values. His memory will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends.RIP dear Ernie❤️
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Ernest modeled excellence in every way. His strength, positive attitude, and support helped me and my family during a difficult time. I’m so grateful to have gotten to know you, Ernest, and your wonderful sister, Iris. My deepest condolences to Ernest’s family for your loss. With love, Michelle Kim Lekich
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Ernest was a highly influential person who made a lasting impression. One example of his impact was during my first few months at AmazeVR. I had to stay late to meet an editing deadline and Ernest stayed with me because he believed in the "no man left behind" philosophy. I saw him watch
Love Actually and build standing desks for everyone so that they would have them the next day. As he cried while watching the movie, I couldn't help but think that he was a giant teddy bear. Ernest lived life to the fullest and left behind "No Regrets" - as confirmed by the tattoo on his bottom lip. Unfortunately, I cannot attend his service, but I am sending all my love to his family and friends. He was truly remarkable.
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Dear Ernest, I have been reflecting on my memories of you in the last few days since I found out you passed. I remember it clear as day, meeting you at KASCON at UC San Diego in 2007, sitting across from you having lunch together at In N Out with a bunch of your friends/brothers from West Point. We immediately started talking about our love of movies and I told you I wanted to write screenplays about Korean Americans and your eyes lit up and you said, "That's so cool." I spent a better part of that day hanging out with you and remember jumping into the hotel pool when I'm pretty sure we weren't supposed to be doing that, lol. Later on, I saw you again in Atlanta on a guys' trip with your friends and I remember you talking about the next couple concerts you wanted to go to. I even remember seeing Sufjan Stevens and Artic Monkeys on your Facebook profile for "favorite music" back then. I remember we were in Los Angeles and going to a taco truck late at night after we went out dancing and drinking. You were checking on your friends around the room, making sure everybody was okay and got their food and was having a good time. Your generous spirit was so obvious to me and I only wish I had said something to you about it back then.
What I think I'll remember the most about you was your enthusiasm about life in general. You wanted to see the world and experience every amazing thing that life had to offer. What an amazing quality in a human being, something that I have a greater appreciation for every day that I get to grow older.
I'm so sad for your loving family and close friends who loved you so dearly and will miss you. The small slices of life that I can recall with you were impactful, I certainly never forgot you even though I haven't seen you in many years. Please rest well and be at peace. I hope we meet again, either in the beyond or through reincarnation. It will be tough to top all the amazing things you did in this lifetime, but if you come back again in another spirit, we would be so lucky.
Love always, peace and blessings to your family and friends,
Rosa Kwon
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2005, KARS Trip (east coast somewhere)
In loving memory. RIP Ernest.
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Ernest was like my stepson.
Very brave and wise...also a beautiful Christian.
I am very proud of him and I will miss him dearly.
RIP
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I met Ernest once in New York City bar when I was meeting up with Iris and some friends. He struck me as a really nice, kind man and I thought how great it was for a brother and sister to be so close they hang out together in NYC bars. I’m so grateful I got to meet him and to see such sibling love! Iris, I’m praying for you and your family.
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Be thou at peace, brother
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