Dear UCI Rugby Friends, Fans, Supporters, and Alumni,

For those that may have not yet heard the tragic news, we have lost a brother, former UCI President, Peter Yang (UCI '05). Peter was a dear brother, loving son, loyal friend, and dedicated medical student who not only touched our lives at the club, but those of friends, family, and strangers alike. 


On Monday, August 16th, 2010, Peter collapsed suddenly while working out during a routine visit to the gym. A gym attendant immediately came to his side and performed CPR, noting later that Peter kept a steady pulse. Paramedics arrived within minutes and defibrillated him. Peter was rushed to the hospital where a team of medical staff worked relentlessly to revive him. He passed as a result of a cardiac arrest at the age of 26.

There will be a final viewing before his cremation, both of which are this Friday, August 20th, 2010. The details have yet to be confirmed, but it is expected to happen between 10:30 and 11:30 AM, at 199 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012. Anyone who knew him is more than welcome to attend.

A memorial service is planned in his hometown in Orange County, California. The details are yet unknown but will be announced on his memorial page as soon as they are determined. The page is available at: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=111673555554892&ref=ts Additionally, we as a team will be organizing an event in his honor during the season. We will send out details as they become available. 

The family would like to thank everyone for their condolences, and would like to request that your photos, videos, memories, or stories about him be posted on this memorial page. If you have already posted them on his friends' tribute page (listed under the website section of this page) or his Facebook page, we will still be able to see them. Alternately, you can forward them/contact his sisters at kcyangsd@gmail.com. 

We have lost an important individual, an exquisite gentleman on and off the pitch. We hope that his memories live on in us all. Godspeed Peter, you will sorely be missed.


With Respect,

Christopher Truong
 President, UCI Rugby