In Memory of Michael Min Zhou

On June 20, 2025, my beloved husband, Michael Zhou, left me—and this world that he once loved so deeply—forever.

He was an alumnus of the 1985 class of the Department of Engineering Thermophysics at the University of Science and Technology of China, an outstanding engineer, my cherished partner, and a great father in our daughter’s eyes. For many years, he worked tirelessly in the United States, enduring hardships and contributing to his community.

However, after the pandemic, he lost his job, and our life gradually fell into hardship. Credit card debt, the loss of temporary jobs, and then being scammed while trying to repay those debts led to rapidly accumulating interest and relentless collection pressure. Ultimately, this plunged him into severe, long-term anxiety and depression. We tried to fight through it; he fought desperately to live. But that day, he didn’t wait for me…

Michael was a devoted husband and father, always putting his family first. His passing feels like the foundation of our home has been ripped away. We’ve lost not just a husband and father, but the person who silently carried us and gave us strength.

I am currently unemployed. Our daughter is in college. With no stable income, we’re facing overwhelming grief, financial crisis, and crushing debt. We’re barely hanging on.

We are asking for your help—to raise funds to get through this darkest hour.

No matter the amount, your donation—or even just sharing this message—will help us give Zhou Min a dignified farewell, and it will greatly ease the burden on our family. Thank you for your support and compassion during this painful time.

We will make sure every penny of your kindness is used to honor him, and to survive. And when we’ve made it through, we will, like you, extend a hand to the next person in need.

With gratitude,

Annie Liu

2025年6月20日，我深爱的丈夫周民离开了我，也永远离开了这个他曾深爱的世界。

他是中国科学技术大学1985级工程热物理系的校友和一名优秀工程师，更是我深爱的伴侣，以及我们女儿心中的伟大父亲。他多年来在美国努力打拼，忍辱负重，为社区做贡献。但疫情以后，他失去了工作，我们的生活一步步陷入困境。

信用卡欠债、临时工作被停、为还卡债又遭遇诈骗，利滚利的高额债务和催收压力，最终导致他长期陷入严重的焦虑和抑郁。我们曾试图努力应对， 他曾拼命想活下去，但那天，他没有再等我……

周民是一位尽责的丈夫和父亲，一生都将家庭放在首位。他的离去如同抽走了我们家庭的支柱，我们失去的不只是丈夫和父亲，更是那个默默支撑我们、给予我们力量的人。

我目前也处于失业状态，女儿在读大学，家中无稳定经济来源，面临巨大的悲伤冲击与生活危机及卡债压力。我们快撑不下去了。

请求大家帮助我们募款来度过这段至暗时刻。

无论金额多少，您的任何捐助，或是简单地转发此信息，都会帮助我们为周民安排一个体面的告别，也将大大缓解我们家庭的负担。谢谢您在这个艰难时刻给予的支持与关爱。

我们会用你的每一笔善款，好好送他、好好活着。等我们熬过这段日子，我们也会像你一样，去帮下一个需要帮助的人。

谢谢你，愿你也被这个世界温柔以待。

Annie Liu