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Tainan Police Officer's Fiancé Delivers Tearful Farewell: 'I Will Recognize You in Another World'

From Liberty Times · (13m ago) Chinese Critical tone

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • A farewell ceremony was held for a young female police officer in Tainan who tragically died in a traffic accident.
  • Her fiancé, who was planning to marry her next year, delivered a tearful eulogy expressing his enduring love and hope for a future reunion.
  • The family of the driver responsible for the accident attended the ceremony, with the driver eventually kneeling before the coffin after initial family resistance.

The Liberty Times (TW) reports with deep sorrow on the farewell ceremony for Tainan police officer Cheng Yung-hsin, whose life was tragically cut short in a traffic accident. The event was marked by profound grief, particularly from her fiancé, Mr. Lung, who was set to marry her next year. His heartfelt eulogy, read by an officiant, captured the devastation of their broken future and his unwavering love, resonating deeply with all in attendance.

If one day we can meet again, I will definitely recognize you in another world.

— Mr. Lung (Fiancé)Expressed in a eulogy read at the farewell ceremony for his fiancée, police officer Cheng Yung-hsin.

Officer Cheng was remembered not only for her dedication and bravery in her police uniform but also for her gentle and loving nature in private life. Her elder brother also delivered a touching tribute, recalling cherished childhood memories and vowing to fulfill her final wishes and care for their mother. These personal accounts paint a picture of a young woman deeply loved and respected by her family and colleagues.

Yung-hsin, I will love you forever.

— Mr. Lung (Fiancé)Concluding his heartfelt eulogy at the memorial service.

The report also details the somber attendance of the driver responsible for the accident and her parents. Their initial gesture of a simple bow was met with resistance from the grieving family, highlighting the raw pain and anger surrounding the tragedy. After mediation, the driver did kneel at the memorial, but the family's turning away signified their unresolved anguish. This aspect of the ceremony underscores the difficult path toward reconciliation and justice that follows such devastating loss, a narrative that deeply affects the community.

You were so kind, so serious. In your police uniform, you were so determined, so brave, but in front of me, you were the one who would act spoiled, care about me, and be happy for small things for a long time.

— Mr. Lung (Fiancé)Describing his fiancée's dual nature as a dedicated officer and a loving partner.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.