Asteroid named to honour fallen Hong Kong tower block blaze firefighter
An asteroid has been named in honor of Ho Wai-ho, a Hong Kong firefighter who died while battling a major residential blaze. The tribute was facilitated by an amateur astronomer to commemorate his service.
Why it matters
The naming of celestial bodies serves as a symbolic and permanent memorial for individuals recognized for public service and sacrifice.
An asteroid discovered by a Hong Kong-born astronomer has been named after a firefighter who died battling an inferno at a housing complex in the financial hub that killed 168 people last year.
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