給弟弟的信 ——致著弟

給弟弟的信

——致著弟

這個週末，我與大嫂、大姐、二姐、二姐夫、三姐、小妹妹夫，連同李、徐、黃三府的兄妹與侄女們，一同出席了李霜之的出閣喜宴。喜慶之中，滿堂歡笑，觥籌交錯，我的心卻在不經意間泛起一層感懷。在那片刻的靜謐裡，往昔的記憶悄然浮現——我們一家人從烽火中走來，歷經波折，那些艱難的歲月，如今仍在心底清晰如昨。

我們之所以能夠走出戰亂，走到今天的安穩與光明，全憑母親當年那份堅毅不屈的意志與遠見卓識。她柔中帶剛，堅定果決，在最黑暗的日子裡為我們點亮希望的微光，引領我們一步步穿越風霜、走向未來。她的慈愛與堅強，為我們奠下家族命運的轉折，也為我們日後的奮鬥鋪就了根基。

四十餘年過去，我們憑藉你與家人對新聞理想的執著與不懈努力，從無到有，從微光成炬，建立起全美最大的亞裔媒體出版集團。這份成果，固然令人自豪，但令我更為動容的是：我們透過媒體，真正為社會注入了價值與力量。

我們的報紙與廣播，成為無數亞裔新移民了解社會、融入主流的橋樑；我們的新聞與言論，不僅記錄了族群的足跡與奮鬥，也傳遞出我們共同的聲音與信念。無論是關於種族平權、民主參與，還是教育、醫療、文化傳承，我們的媒體始終堅守良知的立場，為社群發聲，為正義站台，為歷史存證。

這不僅是一份職業，更是一份責任與使命——讓未來的一代知道，我們曾為這塊土地帶來了光，為這個國家增添了色彩。

此刻回望，每一分榮耀、每一道光芒的背後，都是你與家人多年如一日的耕耘與承擔。而這一切，也正是對母親當年勇敢抉擇的最好詮釋與報答。

願我們不忘初心，堅守信念，繼續讓媒體成為橋樑，成為火炬，成為人心與社會之間溫暖的連結。

深摯的敬意與感恩，

兄 敬上

A Letter to My Brother
Dear Dan -

This past weekend, I attended the joyous wedding banquet of Sarah with my wife, our elder sisters and their husbands, our younger sister and her husband, and the extended families of the Lee, Shu, and Huang households. Amid the festive atmosphere and heartfelt laughter, I couldn’t help but feel a deep surge of reflection. In the quiet moments between toasts and blessings, my thoughts drifted back to our youth—when our family emerged, step by step, from the shadows of war and upheaval. Those difficult years remain still vividly etched in my memory, as if they happened only yesterday.

That we were able to walk out of those turbulent times and into the stability and success we know today is due to one person above all: our mother. It was her unwavering determination and far-seeing wisdom that changed the course of our family’s destiny. With unwavering strength wrapped within her gentleness, she guided us through many hardships, holding the flame of hope even in the darkest of nights. Her resilience and love became the foundation upon which we built everything that followed to this day.

Over the past forty years, through your tireless work and the dedication of our family, we have built what has become the largest Asian-American media publishing group in the United States. This accomplishment is something to be very proud of. But what moves me even more deeply is the impact our media has had on the society around us.

Our newspapers and broadcasts have served as meaningful bridges for countless new immigrants, helping them understand their new home and to integrate into the broader society. Our reporting has not only chronicled the growth and transformation of Asian-American communities—it has given us a voice. Whether speaking on issues of race, elections, education, or cultural identity, our media has stood on the front lines of truth and justice, advocating for dignity, fairness, and inclusion.

This is not just a business—it is a calling. A mission. A legacy. One that tells the next generation: we were here, we made a difference, and we left behind light.

As I look back, I understand more than ever that every honor we’ve earned, every light we’ve shined, is the result of your perseverance, your quiet strength, and the collective sacrifices of our family. And above all, our success is a living testament to the courageous decision our mother once made—to leave the old world  behind and build something new.

May we continue to honor her legacy, always stay true to our purpose, and may our efforts in the media not only document the world around us—but more especially, connect hearts, and illuminate minds.

With deep respect and gratitude,
Your Brother