Retired Security Guard Becomes Volunteer to Channel Grief Over Daughter's Death into Warmth
A retired security guard at Changhua Hospital lost his daughter in a tragic car accident. Touched by the care of former colleagues, he returned as a volunteer to help others and find solace.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Zheng Weizhen, Changhua 23rd) 63-year-old Shi Yang-ci retired as an outsourced security guard at Changhua Hospital. His second daughter returned from Japan more than half a year ago to keep him company, but tragically passed away in a car accident on the eve of her birthday in February. Heartbroken, Shi returned to the hospital as a volunteer, turning his longing into warm assistance for patients and their families.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare's Changhua Hospital issued a press release today stating that Shi Yang-ci worked as an outsourced security guard at the hospital for 12 years, maintaining order and helping patients at the emergency room entrance. To accompany her retired father, his second daughter moved back to Taiwan from Japan more than six months ago and worked as a hotel receptionist. Due to her excellent performance, she was scheduled for a promotion in March of this year.
Shi Yang-ci said his daughter was knocked down by a truck on her way to work in February. Although her heartbeat was briefly restored after being sent to the hospital, her condition sharply worsened and she could not be saved. The next day would have been her 36th birthday. Her presence seemed to linger in every corner of the house, and his profound longing led to near anorexia and severe weight loss.
Later, feeling unwell, Shi Yang-ci went to Changhua Hospital for medical treatment. The familiar medical staff saw his haggard appearance and expressed their care, which deeply moved him. Therefore, he decided to return to the hospital and start anew as a volunteer, finding a new purpose in life. This not only allowed him to feel a sense of meaning in his existence but also transformed his longing for his daughter into a helping hand extended to emergency patients and their families. (Editor: Li Shuhua) 1150423
(Central News Agency, Reporter Zheng Weizhen, Changhua 23rd) 63-year-old Shi Yang-ci retired as an outsourced security guard at Changhua Hospital. His second daughter returned from Japan more than half a year ago to keep him company, but tragically passed away in a car accident on the eve of her birthday in February. Heartbroken, Shi returned to the hospital as a volunteer, turning his longing into warm assistance for patients and their families.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare's Changhua Hospital issued a press release today stating that Shi Yang-ci worked as an outsourced security guard at the hospital for 12 years, maintaining order and helping patients at the emergency room entrance. To accompany her retired father, his second daughter moved back to Taiwan from Japan more than six months ago and worked as a hotel receptionist. Due to her excellent performance, she was scheduled for a promotion in March of this year.
Shi Yang-ci said his daughter was knocked down by a truck on her way to work in February. Although her heartbeat was briefly restored after being sent to the hospital, her condition sharply worsened and she could not be saved. The next day would have been her 36th birthday. Her presence seemed to linger in every corner of the house, and his profound longing led to near anorexia and severe weight loss.
Later, feeling unwell, Shi Yang-ci went to Changhua Hospital for medical treatment. The familiar medical staff saw his haggard appearance and expressed their care, which deeply moved him. Therefore, he decided to return to the hospital and start anew as a volunteer, finding a new purpose in life. This not only allowed him to feel a sense of meaning in his existence but also transformed his longing for his daughter into a helping hand extended to emergency patients and their families. (Editor: Li Shuhua) 1150423