Our own Mater Dei Orchestra recently made a recording of one of the King’s musical com-
positions. In coordination with our Music Department, this was requested by alumnae who are former
members of the orchestra and who rehearsed with the current orchestra. They view it as an honour
to play to the memory of the King and to His association with Mater Dei School. They also wish to
honour the King’s prowess as a composer and musician.
Other significant and special Mater Dei activities of recognition to the passing of the King have
included the signing of Books of Commemoration and the provision of quiet areas to pray and medi-
tate. In the area below the school chapel, there is a display of touching photographs from the King’s
time at Mater Dei which many people have been admiring. The national wearing of black for the
relevant mourning period, which for some people will extend to a year, is being respectfully upheld at
Mater Dei. Buddhist and Catholic class projects have allowed students to think of the goodness of
King Bhumibol.
Thank you Mater Dei. You have helped me as a foreigner respectfully appreciate the kindness
of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a very great man. He was a man who, from a very early age and
through the gentle inspiration of His mother, was taught the virtue of giving in what to us is a very
Serviam manner.
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