Comments on: In memory of a true teacher and friend, Dillon K. Inouye: his thoughts on the central role of our profession http://www.clintrogersonline.com/blog/2008/07/03/in-memory-of-dillon-k-inouye-his-thoughts-on-the-central-role-of-our-profession/ Blog of P. Clint Rogers, PhD: Culture, Training, and Technology Specialist Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:56:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Ron Lubensky http://www.clintrogersonline.com/blog/2008/07/03/in-memory-of-dillon-k-inouye-his-thoughts-on-the-central-role-of-our-profession/#comment-2383 Ron Lubensky Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:58:08 +0000 http://www.clintrogersonline.com/blog/2008/07/03/in-memory-of-dillon-k-inouye-his-thoughts-on-the-central-role-of-our-profession/#comment-2383 I was not familiar with Dr Inouye, but in reading his works I wish I had been. Have <a href="http://members.optusnet.com.au/rlubensky/2008/07/idt-as-ethical-pursuit.html" rel="nofollow">blogged here</a>. I'm now involved in ICT to support citizen deliberation, so no wonder this strikes a cord with me. Thank your for your very fine post. I was not familiar with Dr Inouye, but in reading his works I wish I had been. Have blogged here. I’m now involved in ICT to support citizen deliberation, so no wonder this strikes a cord with me. Thank your for your very fine post.

]]> By: Jeremy http://www.clintrogersonline.com/blog/2008/07/03/in-memory-of-dillon-k-inouye-his-thoughts-on-the-central-role-of-our-profession/#comment-2384 Jeremy Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:24:37 +0000 http://www.clintrogersonline.com/blog/2008/07/03/in-memory-of-dillon-k-inouye-his-thoughts-on-the-central-role-of-our-profession/#comment-2384 You should also mention that Dr. Inouye's parent were Japanese internees during WWII. Dillon went on to become his class president at Richfield High School (shattering all sorts of ethnic stereotypes), heavily influenced the work of many prominent psychologists at Stanford, and then settled into his role of opening students' eyes at BYU. He will be missed. You should also mention that Dr. Inouye’s parent were Japanese internees during WWII. Dillon went on to become his class president at Richfield High School (shattering all sorts of ethnic stereotypes), heavily influenced the work of many prominent psychologists at Stanford, and then settled into his role of opening students’ eyes at BYU. He will be missed.

]]> By: Clint http://www.clintrogersonline.com/blog/2008/07/03/in-memory-of-dillon-k-inouye-his-thoughts-on-the-central-role-of-our-profession/#comment-2394 Clint Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:06:43 +0000 http://www.clintrogersonline.com/blog/2008/07/03/in-memory-of-dillon-k-inouye-his-thoughts-on-the-central-role-of-our-profession/#comment-2394 I just got back from Dr. Inouye's funeral. It was really beautiful and touching - he definitely lived an inspiring life, full of conviction, wit, genuine love for others, and an unconventional and fresh approach to solving the problems of life. One sadness I had as I walked away was wishing I would have made it to visit him in the hospital before he passed away. Perhaps it is selfish of me to have wanted to spend some of those moments with him, and I did go to the ICU and wrote him a letter during a period when he was unconscious. But at the same time, I wonder what kinds of deep things he might have been able to teach me in those moments he was awake and in that situation when everything was so rich in meaning. Now I can only wonder about it, and be grateful for my memory of some of the profound thing he did teach me (e.g. laws of exponential growth and learning, invisible barriers to happiness, keys for unlocking human potential, etc). After all, so much of his daily life was rich in meaning, that just being around him had an impact on making me feel more intelligent and like I wanted to be a better person. It sounds like in those last moments as people visited him, he would perk up and often ask for forgiveness for anything and to express a love and appreciation for them. So much of his life was spent in service, and perhaps that is why he was able to love so deeply. I definitely didn't comprehend everything in his classes or conversations with me, as much of it was so deep and frequently went over my head - but the intent behind his teaching and life was unmistakable - most of what he did was out of his passionate search for finding and teaching truth and his deep, sincere care for others. I just got back from Dr. Inouye’s funeral.
It was really beautiful and touching - he definitely lived an inspiring life, full of conviction, wit, genuine love for others, and an unconventional and fresh approach to solving the problems of life.

One sadness I had as I walked away was wishing I would have made it to visit him in the hospital before he passed away. Perhaps it is selfish of me to have wanted to spend some of those moments with him, and I did go to the ICU and wrote him a letter during a period when he was unconscious. But at the same time, I wonder what kinds of deep things he might have been able to teach me in those moments he was awake and in that situation when everything was so rich in meaning. Now I can only wonder about it, and be grateful for my memory of some of the profound thing he did teach me (e.g. laws of exponential growth and learning, invisible barriers to happiness, keys for unlocking human potential, etc). After all, so much of his daily life was rich in meaning, that just being around him had an impact on making me feel more intelligent and like I wanted to be a better person.

It sounds like in those last moments as people visited him, he would perk up and often ask for forgiveness for anything and to express a love and appreciation for them. So much of his life was spent in service, and perhaps that is why he was able to love so deeply.

I definitely didn’t comprehend everything in his classes or conversations with me, as much of it was so deep and frequently went over my head - but the intent behind his teaching and life was unmistakable - most of what he did was out of his passionate search for finding and teaching truth and his deep, sincere care for others.

]]> By: Mei Jiuan Wong (Spencer) http://www.clintrogersonline.com/blog/2008/07/03/in-memory-of-dillon-k-inouye-his-thoughts-on-the-central-role-of-our-profession/#comment-2406 Mei Jiuan Wong (Spencer) Mon, 07 Jul 2008 04:39:08 +0000 http://www.clintrogersonline.com/blog/2008/07/03/in-memory-of-dillon-k-inouye-his-thoughts-on-the-central-role-of-our-profession/#comment-2406 Hi Clint, Dillon was my committee chair. I learned about his passing away on Friday. Over the weekend, I cried whenever I thought about him and recalled those times spent with him when I was in the then Instructional Science program. I last saw him in August 2000 when I was in Utah. I have not kept in touch with him but often thought about him. A few months ago, when I learn from the IP&T web site that he was on leave from BYU, I had thought that his failing health might be the reason. Now, I regret not phoning him to find out how he was doing. I wished I could be at his funeral.(I live in Ottawa, Canada) I am sure it was very inspiring and touching. Do you know how long was he in the hospital? Did he die from kidney complications? Like you, I am also one of the many people, whose life was touched by Dillon. I joined the church at BYU 23 years ago. I was there for 10 years, and of all the people I have met, Dillon is the most influential LDS. I will never forget him. Regards, Mei Hi Clint,

Dillon was my committee chair. I learned about his passing away on Friday. Over the weekend, I cried whenever I thought about him and recalled those times spent with him when I was in the then Instructional Science program. I last saw him in August 2000 when I was in Utah. I have not kept in touch with him but often thought about him. A few months ago, when I learn from the IP&T web site that he was on leave from BYU, I had thought that his failing health might be the reason. Now, I regret not phoning him to find out how he was doing.

I wished I could be at his funeral.(I live in Ottawa, Canada) I am sure it was very inspiring and touching.

Do you know how long was he in the hospital? Did he die from kidney complications?

Like you, I am also one of the many people, whose life was touched by Dillon. I joined the church at BYU 23 years ago. I was there for 10 years, and of all the people I have met, Dillon is the most influential LDS. I will never forget him.

Regards,

Mei

]]> By: Brent G Wilson http://www.clintrogersonline.com/blog/2008/07/03/in-memory-of-dillon-k-inouye-his-thoughts-on-the-central-role-of-our-profession/#comment-2413 Brent G Wilson Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:08:13 +0000 http://www.clintrogersonline.com/blog/2008/07/03/in-memory-of-dillon-k-inouye-his-thoughts-on-the-central-role-of-our-profession/#comment-2413 I was sorry to hear of Dillon's passing. I knew he was sick for many years. My wife donated a kidney to a co-worker a few years ago, and we were thinking of Dillon at that time. Dillon served on my dissertation committee and guided much of my work as a doctoral student. But his impression was more on my personal life than professional. I remember visiting the department several years ago and finding Dillon in his office. We visited and caught up a bit. Even at that time he served as a Father Confessor and confidant - never judging but showing compassion and interest in the trials I was going through at the time. Dillon had a kind of wisdom or depth that I think came at least partly through suffering and submission. It may have related to his Asian heritage and his family's strong values. Whatever it was, I appreciated his gifts and will remember him always. I was sorry to hear of Dillon’s passing. I knew he was sick for many years. My wife donated a kidney to a co-worker a few years ago, and we were thinking of Dillon at that time.

Dillon served on my dissertation committee and guided much of my work as a doctoral student. But his impression was more on my personal life than professional.

I remember visiting the department several years ago and finding Dillon in his office. We visited and caught up a bit. Even at that time he served as a Father Confessor and confidant - never judging but showing compassion and interest in the trials I was going through at the time. Dillon had a kind of wisdom or depth that I think came at least partly through suffering and submission. It may have related to his Asian heritage and his family’s strong values. Whatever it was, I appreciated his gifts and will remember him always.

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