Rev Dr Chin Do Kham Passes Away in Maryland

AIZAWL, 15 October 2013: The Zomi community worldwide is mourning the sudden passing of a distinguished figure. Rev Dr Chin Do Kham (MDiv, DMin, PhD), affectionately known as Do Kham, passed away in the state of Maryland on 13 October 2013 due to a heart attack. He was 54.

Pic: Mr & Mrs Lal Thanhawla, Chief Minister of Mizoram & Rev Dr Chin Do Kham.

Originally from Tiddim Township in Chin State, Myanmar, Dr Kham resided with his family in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He briefly served as a faculty member at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa and held a PhD in Theology from Trinity International University. He was the founder and president of Global Outreach and Community Development and also served as the president of both Zomi Inkuan USA and Global Zomi Inkuan.

He is survived by his wife, Ed, son Joshua, and daughter Mary. Dr Kham was reportedly set to attend the 3rd World Zomi Convention in Lamka, Manipur, as one of the main speakers from 25 to 27 October.

Manipur-based organisations, including the Zomi Council, Zomi Re-Unification Organisation (ZRO), and Siamsinpawlpi (SSPP) Headquarters, Aizawl, have expressed their deepest condolences to the bereaved family.

— BRUCE K. THANGKHAL
Special Correspondent for The Mizoram Post, Manipur Chronicle, Zogam Today

 

 

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