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Tribute to Nation's Beloved Son
One of Nepal's most esteemed citizens, a pioneer geographer and social thinker, Dr. Harka Gurung died in the tragic helicopter crash in Fale Bhir of Taplejung District of Nepal on September 23, 2006. Dr. Gurung was very dear to the nation, to our Laaphaa Pariwar and Magazine, and personally to me. He was our  magazine's advisor from 1998-2000. He served on the advisory board of Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities (NEFIN) from 2054-2057 B.S. when I was a member of Executive Secretariat of NEFIN's Federal Council and continued until his untimely death.

My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Gurung who was so dear to me and to all who knew him. On behalf of Laaphaa Pariwar and Magazine I would like to pay homage to this man who will always live in our memories for his contributions to the people of Nepal. May his soul be in peace. Our most sincere condolences go out to his family in their bereavement.
Memories of Him: second from right: Dr. Gurung during the programme for release of my seven books in Kathmandu on July 15, 2000. Others in the photo are: (from left) myself  welcoming the guests, Insp. Bhaktabir Thapa Magar, Chairman, Jilla Memorial Foundation; Victoria Cross winner Hon. Lt. Tulbahadur Pun Magar (as chief guest); former State Minister of Nepal, the late Shriprasad Budhathoki Magar; Capt. Dilaram Taramu Magar; and former Asst. Minister of Nepal and chairman of Nepal Magar Association Gorebahadur Khapangi Magar.

Pradeep Thapa Magar
Editor-in-Chief
Laaphaa Cultural Magazine

October, 2006

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