Memories of Tong "Coach Lee" Lee

In memory of

Tong "Coach Lee" Lee

Laguna Hills, CA, USA

December 12, 1959 - September 20, 2021

Dec 12, 1959 - Sep 20, 2021

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Debra Hennerty-Mena

My condolences to Coach Lee's family. I first met Coach Lee when we were in High School. He excelled in football and never let us down. He was always there made the runs made the touchdowns rest in peace, my friend.

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Carol Shubin

Tong was a classmate at Schurr High School. I just found out about his passing. He was so kind and sweet. I had a high school crush on him. God Bless you Tong. Rest in Peace.

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Rose (Torres) Johnson

I went to middle school in Monterey Park with Tong — he was actually my “sweetie” for awhile until we decided friends felt like a better fit. I will always treasure his friendship and know he will be sorely missed. I’m sure Tong was a fantastic coach, friend and family man. My heart goes out to all who knew and loved him.

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Jonathan Rey Loza

Bless your heart coach Lee every morning I wake up remembering your words you quoted everytime I would sub for y'all as a custodian , now I am a delivery driver for nutrition center , you quoted" he is home he knows what he is doing " let him work " " you know your responsibilities I don't have to tell you because you know what you are doing " if someone tells you what you are doing wrong at work listen and reflect and build a better version of your ethics" I wake up everyday of my life remembering you now I am blessed to have ate tacos with you the last time LAGUNA HILLS HIGHSCHOOL HAD A TACO STAND NOT LONG AGO . ITS TRULY HARD FOR ME JONATHAN REY LOZA TO GO TO YOUR HIGH SCHOOL AND JUST KNOW YOUR NOT HERE PHYSICALLY BUT IKNOW YOUR IN ALL OF OUR MINDS AND SPIRITS. I WILL FOREVER CHERISH OUR MEMORIES AND CONVERSATIONS IT WAS AN HONOR WORKING WITH YOU

GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY 🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Tatia Lee

Thank you EVERYBODY for attending on Sunday! It was a beautiful day sharing laughter, tears and memories!

Also, just a reminder that 100% of donations will be given to LHHS Athletics. Thank you for your support during this tough time.

With love and gratitude,

Lee Family

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Marilyn Nation

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Saia Makakakaufaki

Always loved our conversations at the driving range the last couple of years! Love you Coach Lee!

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Sam Calderon

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Judy Dale

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Kitty Rede

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Sam Calderon

Thanks for the great memories

Thanks for being a good friend.

The BONEYARD will never be the same.

Rest In Peace Coach Lee

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Kim Segler

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Adam Roman

I will be forever grateful for our last conversation. My last words to Coach were "do you mind taking the kids for a ride?" He didn't say yes, he just said "get in, let's go"... This man gave us all new pads when we went to Saddleback, and also gave me new pads when I left for University of New Haven. Thank you for EVERYTHING, in life and football.

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Karen Filbin

He made me an everyone else feel so welcomed at LH! I will miss daily check-ins with him.♥️♥️♥️

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Susan Lord

We will miss Tong’s physical presence on campus, but his spirit will live on at LHHS.

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Susan Lord

We will miss Tong’s physical presence on campus, but his spirit will live on at LHHS.

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Ryan Patterson

My condolences to Coach Lee's family. I was a student at Laguna Hills High School and had the absolute pleasure of working with and, more importantly, being taught by Coach Lee. I can firmly say that Coach Lee is the reason I became a varsity football player and the reason I continue to workout and stay fit today. Coach Lee taught me how to push myself and be the best version of myself that I could possibly be. While at first coming off quite stern, it was very easy to see how much Mr. Lee cared about the team and each player. Tong Lee will forever be a reason I push myself to be a stronger person and improve myself.

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Kirk Brown

“You bet, I got it. “ Tong took care of others. Our campus, our team, my kids, you name it. Tong was there for us and looked out for multiple generations of Hawks.

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