Reynaldo Lacson Vito M.D. (August 8, 1933 in Hong Kong - September 25, 2007) was a physician, past President of the Filipino-American Lions Club of Multiple District 21-C, past President of the Association of Philippine Practicing Physicians of Arizona, Melvin Jones Fellowship awardee, Vietnam War veteran, and paratrooper
Life
Born on August 8, 1933 in Hong Kong, China, Dr. Reynaldo L. Vito was a retired Family Practitioner from Peoria, Arizona. An Ateneo de Manila alumnus, he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Santo Tomas in 1960. He practiced General Surgery in the Philippines and Family Practice in the United States. He was a Vietnam War veteran heading a medical team called “Operation Brotherhood” and performed numerous life saving surgeries for wounded soldiers. Dr. Vito was a Melvin John’s Fellow and Past President of the Phoenix Phil-Am Lions Club of Multiple District 21-C. He was also the Past President of the Association of Philippine Practicing Physicians of Arizona. He was one of the columnists of the Filipino American Journal, with his “Sa Iyong Lingkod” column and readers know him as “Manong Rey”. In 1997, Dr. Vito initiated a Lion’s Club sponsored Medical Mission to the Philippines where renowned Arizona Physicians and Ophthalmologists screened and performed cataract and various eye surgeries for the people of Laguna.
Life
Born on August 8, 1933 in Hong Kong, China, Dr. Reynaldo L. Vito was a retired Family Practitioner from Peoria, Arizona. An Ateneo de Manila alumnus, he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Santo Tomas in 1960. He practiced General Surgery in the Philippines and Family Practice in the United States. He was a Vietnam War veteran heading a medical team called “Operation Brotherhood” and performed numerous life saving surgeries for wounded soldiers. Dr. Vito was a Melvin John’s Fellow and Past President of the Phoenix Phil-Am Lions Club of Multiple District 21-C. He was also the Past President of the Association of Philippine Practicing Physicians of Arizona. He was one of the columnists of the Filipino American Journal, with his “Sa Iyong Lingkod” column and readers know him as “Manong Rey”. In 1997, Dr. Vito initiated a Lion’s Club sponsored Medical Mission to the Philippines where renowned Arizona Physicians and Ophthalmologists screened and performed cataract and various eye surgeries for the people of Laguna.
On the night of January 23rd 2006 A fire had taken hold in an apartment block in the suburb of Sampaix, Paris, France.
A crowd had gathered to watch as friends and neighbours struggled to battle the ensuing inferno that had taken hold. One lady, Mde degraine was being held back by people as she watched helplessly as her children and childminder struggled to breath at a window on the second floor of her apartment, trapped by the Smoke and flames raging within.
A short distance away a Mr Chevallier had had a small disagreement with two youths in a nightclub and had been ejected from the premises. The youths followed him out and a fight ensured to which somebody summoned the assistance of the police.
Upon the arrival of the police Mr Chevallier made his escape and stumbled upon the ensuing inferno as it was unfolding.
with complete and utter disregard for his own safety he proceeded to enter the building after dousing himself in bottles of mineral water from a bistro across the street.
he reappeared within minutes with two of the children then hurried back inside to collect the other two and the childminder.On this attempt the staircase between floors had burnt away completely so he was left with the option of jumping from the second floor window with two young children under his arm, resulting in him tearing the ligaments in his lower right leg.
although injured and suffering from burns to his hands, legs and face he then climbed up the outer wall to assist the childminder in her escape, at this point the fire crew had arrived at the scene and were able to rescue her resulting in Mr Chevallier being pulled back and rushed to hospital in a waiting ambulance.
for his heroic actions on this night Mr Chevallier was awarded L'Homme de la premiere heure (a man of the finest hour) medal,one of the highest decorations awarded to a French civillian, which he refused to accept, stating that he was just an odinary man doing what he thought was the right thing to do.
When in hospital he was visited by the children and child minder he had saved, this visit he refused to accept also, as in his own words he said ' as long as the children are ok then thats the main thing, now please excuse me but I am trying to hide from the police'! No charges were ever brought against Mr Chevallier.
Mr Chevallier now resides back in the United Kingdom and works in the hotel and leisure industry and to this day remains very quiet about the night of January 23rd 2006
A crowd had gathered to watch as friends and neighbours struggled to battle the ensuing inferno that had taken hold. One lady, Mde degraine was being held back by people as she watched helplessly as her children and childminder struggled to breath at a window on the second floor of her apartment, trapped by the Smoke and flames raging within.
A short distance away a Mr Chevallier had had a small disagreement with two youths in a nightclub and had been ejected from the premises. The youths followed him out and a fight ensured to which somebody summoned the assistance of the police.
Upon the arrival of the police Mr Chevallier made his escape and stumbled upon the ensuing inferno as it was unfolding.
with complete and utter disregard for his own safety he proceeded to enter the building after dousing himself in bottles of mineral water from a bistro across the street.
he reappeared within minutes with two of the children then hurried back inside to collect the other two and the childminder.On this attempt the staircase between floors had burnt away completely so he was left with the option of jumping from the second floor window with two young children under his arm, resulting in him tearing the ligaments in his lower right leg.
although injured and suffering from burns to his hands, legs and face he then climbed up the outer wall to assist the childminder in her escape, at this point the fire crew had arrived at the scene and were able to rescue her resulting in Mr Chevallier being pulled back and rushed to hospital in a waiting ambulance.
for his heroic actions on this night Mr Chevallier was awarded L'Homme de la premiere heure (a man of the finest hour) medal,one of the highest decorations awarded to a French civillian, which he refused to accept, stating that he was just an odinary man doing what he thought was the right thing to do.
When in hospital he was visited by the children and child minder he had saved, this visit he refused to accept also, as in his own words he said ' as long as the children are ok then thats the main thing, now please excuse me but I am trying to hide from the police'! No charges were ever brought against Mr Chevallier.
Mr Chevallier now resides back in the United Kingdom and works in the hotel and leisure industry and to this day remains very quiet about the night of January 23rd 2006
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Christopher "Chris" Erskine is the founder of the World Schools Debating Championships and the Chairperson of the World Schools Debating Council Executive Committee. He is also a former President of the Australian Debating Federation and the Australian Capital Territory Debating Union.
In 1998, Erskine was the Australian Debating Federation president, where others sought his opinion on important debates. For example, in response to the September 1998 debate between Australian Prime Minister John Howard and Opposition Leader Kim Beazley, Erskine replied to the Australian Associated Press in a detailed interview that the debate produced no clear winner, but "the debate could have restored people's trust in politicians and faith in the political process."
Erskine founded the World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC) in 1988, the year of the Australian Bicentenary celebrations. Members of the Australian Debating Federation were aware that the World Universities Debating Championship was to be hosted by the University of Sydney in January that year, but no similar event for high school students existed at the time. However the rapid growth of the university championships since its founding in 1981 showed the potential for international debating competitions. Erskine thus took on the task of organising the first world schools championships, and has since stayed actively involved in the competition, which has been held annually in different locations around the world since 1990, growing from a tournament involving six countries in 1988 to over 30 nations in recent years. Erskine has organised the championships in Australia twice (in 1988 and 1996), coached the Australian team at the championships until 1992, played a key role in drafting the rules and adjudication guidelines for the championships, and served as Chairperson of the championship appeals committee and the World Schools Debating Council Executive.
In 1998, Erskine was the Australian Debating Federation president, where others sought his opinion on important debates. For example, in response to the September 1998 debate between Australian Prime Minister John Howard and Opposition Leader Kim Beazley, Erskine replied to the Australian Associated Press in a detailed interview that the debate produced no clear winner, but "the debate could have restored people's trust in politicians and faith in the political process."
Erskine founded the World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC) in 1988, the year of the Australian Bicentenary celebrations. Members of the Australian Debating Federation were aware that the World Universities Debating Championship was to be hosted by the University of Sydney in January that year, but no similar event for high school students existed at the time. However the rapid growth of the university championships since its founding in 1981 showed the potential for international debating competitions. Erskine thus took on the task of organising the first world schools championships, and has since stayed actively involved in the competition, which has been held annually in different locations around the world since 1990, growing from a tournament involving six countries in 1988 to over 30 nations in recent years. Erskine has organised the championships in Australia twice (in 1988 and 1996), coached the Australian team at the championships until 1992, played a key role in drafting the rules and adjudication guidelines for the championships, and served as Chairperson of the championship appeals committee and the World Schools Debating Council Executive.