Family, friends and dignitaries joined in a candlelight vigil for Chun Man Vincent Tse, a 68-year-old man killed one year ago after a minor fender bender ended in a deadly fit of road rage.
Media to Share reports dozens attended the remembrance outside the SelfHelp Benjamin Rosenthal Senior Center in Flushing, Queens, NY.
Tse volunteered to cook for seniors for seven years there without ever taking a day off.
He was involved in a small accident in July of last year. An argument ensued. Cleamon Anderson is accused of punching Tse, sending him into a coma. The coroner ruled Tse’s death a homicide. Anderson was charged with assault.
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The gathering, however, was more about remembering Tse than protesting the charges against his suspected attacker.
“A year after Vincent was viciously assaulted and taken from us, we continue to mourn his passing, and remember his wonderful life and the contributions and service he provided at the Rosenthal Selfhelp Senior Center,” said Rep Grace Meng (D-NY). “Vincent was a peaceful man who worked hard preparing and serving food, and thoroughly enjoyed serving others. He did not deserve the brutal attack that put him in a coma, and ultimately ended his life. Our hearts continue to go out to Vincent’s family and friends and they remain in our thoughts and prayers. We must continue to stand in solidarity against this type of heinous violence, and ensure that justice is served against those who commit these violent acts.”
According to Sinovision, prosecutors have told Tse’s family because Anderson only threw a single punch, it would be difficult to prove intent to murder. Tse’s family has refused to agree to a proposed plea bargain-six months in jail and five years probation for Anderson.
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“Vincent was a peaceful man who enjoyed serving others,” said Jane Qiu, Director of Selfhelp’s Benjamin Rosenthal Prince Street Innovative Senior Center. “A year later, his presence at the senior center and throughout our community is still sorely missed, and our members continue to mourn his loss. Through our center’s volunteer efforts, we honor Vincent’s memory and life. I’d like to thank Council Member Peter Koo and our local elected officials for their continued support and for marking this day with us.”
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