Lu Labang

Lu Labang(retired nurse), daughter of Rip Labang and Maran Htu, was born on the 25th of October 1925.
At the age of 16, while she was studying to be a nurse at Dr. Seagraves Nursing college in Nam Kham, Shan state, she was granted the opportunity to participate in the Burma Campaign.
In 1942 from January to May, when WWII broke out, Dr. Segrave and General Steelwell led all training nurses to India, serving as military nurses. These nurses were frontline in the battlefield, serving for America's Army troops. Due to the service that these training nurses provided, they were awarded with a heroic and meritorious bronze star medal from the late president of the United states of America, Franklin D. Roosevelt.
From the years 1942 to 1943, Lu Labang served in the America Army owned Ramga Hospital, in India. In 1943 when America defeated Japan, the troops were able to return to Burma through Danai Road. After a long wait the troops were able to return to Myitkyina , she had followed the construction of Lido Road.
Through the service and sacrifice, Lu Labang showed after serving for the American army as a Burmese representative. She was presented an honorary general order in 1946.
In 1950 to 1953, she continued her nursing training in Rangoon to receive her nursing degree later. From then on, she started serving at various places in Kachin state, Burma.
In January 1958, Lu Lanbang and Ramswarop where wed, with a family of 7 children.
Lu Labang served in Myitkyina General Hospital from 1960 until she retired in 1989. She was a diligent, selfless, and loyal worker who spent her life serving those around her and placing the needs of others above her own, because of this, she was admired and loved by many people.
Lu Labang lived a faithful Christian life, serving and raising her children up in the Lord through leading as an example. Through her 96 years of life, her faithfulness to the Lord never ceased and will be remembered evermore.
Lu was currently left by 3 children, 20 grand children , and 16 great grand children.