SJ Lowcock

Condolence – William King

Really sorry to lose such a great man that I have known since joining DBS in 1957.  He will be in my memory forever.  God rest his soul.
William King

lowcock passing – johnny alvares class of 62

In Memoriam – Paul Lai 1962-1971

Teach Us to Delight in Simple Things – Edward C. Kwok

Our Headmaster – Philip Wu Class of ’77

Our Dearest Headmaster – Henry K.S. Lee (75)

Dear Mr. Lowcock, you will always be remembered as a symbol of DBS. You set a high standard for the students who looked up to you as an example of what a gentleman should be. You are strict, yet approachable and you have a wonderful sense of dry humour. You called a spade a spade and never have a problem in speaking your mind. You have taught us to be upright citizens and be key contributors to society. Mr. Lowcock, you will always be fondly remembered.

Henry K.S. Lee (75)

Our deepest condolences – Michael Tsang

Dear Mr Lowcock

May The Lord openly receive you into His Home the same way you heartily welcomed us into your home those hot summer days after soccer and cricket for a nice cooling drink of ice water. Your warm and sincere compassion will be sorely missed by my brothers and countless others in your DBS family.

Condolences – S.C. So

Memory and carrying on the run – David T. Fung

Dear Jimmy,

I am glad that I visited you on Sep 17, 2011 and had the opportunity to listen to your aspirations for financing students in need at DBS.  Your passionate message of prioritizing student needs over buildings is crystal clear.  Many of us have benefitted from your life-long commitment to broadening the learning experience and strengthening the social conscience of DBS students.  You have passed on the baton.  I am sure that many of us will carry on the run to help fulfill your dream.

May your soul rest in peace!

David T Fung at Vancouver (BC)

In Memory of Mr. S.J.Lowcock – Harn Kiatfuengfoo (’65)

My name is Harn Kiatfuengfoo, a Thai student and class of ’65. I started Form1 and finished Upper6 between 1960-1967 and also a boarder.
His tenure as a headmaster for 22 years, there were 5,000 students and I am certain that he knew half of them personally and among them there must be about 100 that were very close to him who were known as god-sons. I am privileged to be one of those few. He even asked me to address him as Jimmy.
I have to admit that I gave him a lot of grief the first 5 years and he gave me a good caning in return. He is a man of vision. He did not allow me to take Physics in Form4 which he was the tutor, telling me that there is no way I could become a doctor. At that time I hated him, but today I am grateful because I have a good life and lots of family time.
When he decided that it was time to make a man out of me, my life took a 180 degree turn. He made me a prefect and the swimming captain. I did not disappoint him for DBS won A,B,C grades in swimming that year. He taught me that to make up deficiency in physique, I had to have a big heart. I carried that motto to every sports I participated in and the end result was I became the first recipient of Omega Sports Boy of the Year Award.
My final year at DBS he even trusted me to look after his house while he went on his rare vacation. When I left, I took with me a great lesson of life which no one could do better than the great man, Mr. Lowcock. Thank you very much and you lay in peace.