Sang Kee Paik: August 21,1929 - July 12, 2009

Sang Kee Paik: August 21,1929 - July 12, 2009
Dr. Sang Kee Paik passed away peacefully on July 12, 2009 at his daughter's home in Inverness, Illinois following a long battle with cancer. In his final days and at his passing he was surrounded by family and friends and is survived by his son, Peter Paik (Colleen), his daughter, Mia (Myung) Scheid and grandchildren Cassi, Danielle, Ray and Hailey. Dr. Paik was 80 years old.

July 26, 2009

Brief Notes on the Memorial Service


Grandmaster Paik's memorial service was very nice. Turnout was very good. Peter, Mia and a number of friends and students offered some lovely remembrances of Dr. Paik. It was, needless to say, a bittersweet experience.

There was a luncheon following the ceremony. It was great to have a chance to see so many students and friends connect and tell (and re-tell) some great "back-in-the-day" stories.

Thank you, to all who attended the service yesterday. Your presence was warmly appreciated.

Thank you too, to all who could not attend but were there in spirit. There was a lot of "good energy" in the room yesterday and I attribute that in part to a lot of friends sending positive thoughts in Grandmaster Paik's direction.

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Dr. Paik's 10th Dan Certificate

Dr. Paik's 10th Dan Certificate
Photo courtesy of William Cohen