BORN
1957
DIED
2015
Paul Bao Obituary
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Chuanmin Hu
January 19, 2016
I was such a shocking news to me when I first learned it from friends while I was away on a trip. We were planning a joint proposal, and playing cards just two months ago. How could this happen? In this world there are people that everyone wants to be with them because they are so charming and friendly, and Paul is one of them. I feel so sorry to lose such a good friend and colleague. Paul - we'll miss you forever! Chuanmin Hu, University of South Florida
Zhendi Wu
January 10, 2016
Dear Paul how can we forget the good old time, how can we leave you alone? childish smile on your handsome face, you will be remembered as you were young!
Xujun Eberlein
January 9, 2016
In loving memory of our time together at Chongqing University, with the Qingqing Literature Group
Isabela Hidalgo
January 9, 2016
I have only had a few opportunities to talk to Paul since I joined USF last year. He always greeted me with a friendly, welcoming smile, and had a positive attitude that will be missed. My sincere condolences.
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Larry Hall
January 9, 2016
It was sad to hear of Paul's unexpected passing. He always expressed enthusiasm in his work and was helpful in transitioning information technology to within CSE. His caring attitude was nice to be around.
Lan Zhao
January 8, 2016
Paul (Bao Ge) was our classmate in Dept. of Applied Math, ChongQing University, China. We spent 4 years of time together.
He was the smartest student in our class, with many talents -- a violin player, a poem and novel writer. He was also one of the youngest. He was an attraction in our university -- young, talented and gifted, tall, handsome, and good manner.
Then Paul studied abroad, graduated, and worked in many institutes and companies with his expertise. He has achieved high in his profession. We know he would.
It is a great sadness that we lost our younger classmate. Paul will be kept in our hearts. May Paul be in peace in heaven.
Our condolence to the family.
Lan Zhao (NYC) on behalf of class of 1977, Dept. of Applied Math, ChongQing University
Cheng-Shih Hu
January 8, 2016
I am not really close to Paul; however, I have met with him in many occasions during Chinese Cultural events. He is a pleasant and energetic person whom has great sense of humor and love life he lived in. He is a good teacher and scholar and it is sad to lost such friend. He will be missed. My condolences to the family and peoples who love him. His spirits will remain in this world and he still around us on this earth.
Cheng-Shih Hu
Principal of Tampa Chinese School
Xinming Ou
January 8, 2016
I have only had chance to talk to Paul a few times since I joined the department in August but I already felt his infectious optimism and warm heart. I was so saddened to hear his sudden pass. I wish we could have many more years' friendship. You will be deeply missed.
Alfredo Weitzenfeld
January 7, 2016
It is with great sadness that I received the news of Paul's unexpected passing away early January 2016. I last saw Paul mid December 2015 at USF prior to the holidays. It has been a long time since I first met Paul back in 2008 as colleague at what was then the IT Department in USF Lakeland and later USF Poly. As the IT Department was rather small we became good friends immediately. We continuously had technical discussions related to our common research interests that later became regular meetings involving other colleagues where we analyzed and planned future work. As an outcome of these meetings we jointly published with other colleagues several papers and submitted grant proposals for funding. We considered these efforts only the beginning towards future greater scientific contributions. We carpooled several times from Tampa to Lakeland. Paul always drove his old Mercedes that later became a Mini-Cooper fitting his young personality. In Tampa we regularly had office meetings with other colleagues at Starbucks as we both lacked an office at the time. During these times I had the honor of meeting his young wife. In addition to research, Paul was extremely active in the Chinese community in Tampa, where I also had the honor of meeting some of his friends. Throughout all these years I've always looked forward to chat with Paul. He was always in a good mood, joking, having a positive attitude towards everything and his future. I remember one time that we went to a meeting in St. Pete where we had lunch at a Thai restaurant. To my surprise he started ordering and joking with the owner of the restaurant in Thai. Paul was a unique person and colleague that whenever we met the day always looked brighter. I will miss you dear friend and will forever keep you in my thoughts.
Rangachar Kasturi
January 7, 2016
I am saddened to learn about Paul's sudden passing. Paul was a regular attendee of our computer vision group seminars and provided many insightful comments on students' research presentations. We shall all miss his friendship.
Carol Osborne
January 6, 2016
I met Paul as a fellow committee member for online course design in USF Lakeland. A lovely man, we liked to make each other laugh. So very sad, my deep regrets to the Bao family. Farewell my friend.
Yu Sun
January 5, 2016
It was with great sadness that I learned of Paul's passing. He was a dear friend and a great colleague. There are many in the community who will mourn deeply his passing as his was a life of education, service, and excellence. I will truly miss him. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Henry Cutler
January 5, 2016
Paul was a gifted professor, wise with guidance and selflessly shared his knowledge and wisdom. His unwavering support and professional prodding to stay the path will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family and all those that knew him.
Carol Hoeke-Friberg
January 5, 2016
Paul was a wonderful and talented individual, and a true pleasure to have as a colleague. He will be missed.
My condolences to the family, colleagues, and students.
January 5, 2016
My student, my friend, I and saddened to learn that you are no longer with us.
Jon Rokne (Calgary, Canada).
Yicheng Tu
January 5, 2016
Please accept my sincere condolences. I've known Paul for many years and always enjoyed his company as a co-worker, a colleague, and a friend. I cannot think of anything that answers the question "why" other than the following Bible verse:
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted.
Sudeep Sarkar
January 5, 2016
I am at a loss to express my sadness at this sudden news. Paul was a fellow researcher, teacher, and a friend that I will fondly remember. My prayers and condolences are with his family during this tough time.
Srinivas Katkoori
January 5, 2016
Please accept my deep condolences. Paul was a great colleague and I will miss him. Hope the good memories will help you through these sad times.
January 4, 2016
I'm sorry for your loss. May your memories sustain you during this difficult time.
-Carol Hines-Cobb, USF Grad Studies
January 4, 2016
I was saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that my prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Shanie Lightbourne
January 4, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dr. Bao was a great professor and friend. He will truly be missed.
January 4, 2016
"I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THERE IS ONE WHO CAN COMFORT YOU AT THIS TIME AND THAT IS GOD PSALMS 29:11
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