How Best Friends Reunited after 40 YEARS APART. Vietnamese Boat People Story.

[@kyleledotnet]

Part 2: A 3rd friend appears: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKrQpp2NfdtniaM

[@tramle-mendoza5501]

So happy for the long times friends .. I am too a VN refugee by boat at age of 7 . Those 7 days and nights at sea is still very clear in my mind . ❤ great video . Thank you Kyle .

[@lyndaphamlee5511]

Thank you Kyle, thanks to this video clip, I was able to reconnect with anh Giap, anh Thanh. I was on the same boat with them.

[@quangninhquetoi8652]

Kyle, you did it again, I’m so happy the out come of this video, you first help me reconnected with my long lost brother Thanh and phuong, and now Lynda pham Lee, and her family, I just can’t wait to meet them, I have so many questions to asks there parents, they are older so they will remember so so much more of the trip, you filled this empty void of my life that I’m longing for a long time, many cloudy day I alway remember the last day I left Viet nam, May be from now on cloudy day, I’m thinking about Thanh, Lynda and her families, can’t wait to meet them and start to build new memories...

[@mr.fan-iel9062]

Hello Thúy Anh. Hehehe

[@daughterofzionyesha4850]

God is good!

[@tinaamariee832]

I’m so happy for you guys. I pray you guys have years if new memories to come

[@ThinnkTwicce]

Will this be another video?!?! 😄😃😄😀😄😀 So happy for y’all!!!!

[@sitinho5467]

My dad and his sister planed to leave VN by boat in the 80s but got arrested and sent back to central VN. My friend's 2 uncles on the other hand succeed took the boat onto the ocean but never make it to Hong Kong, the boat sank somewhere in south china sea. This video is so amazing, it reminds me how Vietnamese survived through such time. Thanks Kyle.

[@easyroc75]

Sadly, the United Nation estimated between 400k to 800k boat people were lost at sea (pirates, storms, starvation, thirst, cannibalism etc).

[@paddynoble]

I can't imagine what life was like for these men when they were children. Many people in Asia, have survived the most heartbreaking situations to survive. The will to survive and find a new life for themselves is inspiring. I pray that they are able to find healing from being separated from their homes. Survival brings out the best and worst of us to try and find a new life.

[@rmb4230]

Although I'm sad that Giap had to go through such a terrible experience, I am happy that he ended up in my hometown. I knew him well from '83-'87, and he was always a very positive person and a good friend. Luckily our paths crossed again a little while back, and I'm happy to have him as my friend once again. This was a very moving film.

[@quangninhquetoi8652]

Rmb we had a great youth growing up in fair lawn, great memories....

[@natiflores8654]

OMG 🥰❤️👍 they look and act more like real brothers ❤️🤗how beautiful

[@yvonnemurray5537]

So moving, scary & inspiring. I asked my husband…can u imagine going thru this at age 11 or 12? Unfathomable! Yet they survived and seem strong and successful today. I see similar stories from people escaping Cuba to US, from Europe to Jerusalem, it goes centuries back. Pray it is over and never necessary to have a boats of people looking for freedom, because the whole world will be free.

[@NguoiQuocGia]

I am crying right now, stuck on the small island for a week, and the journey started a total of 21 days. We land in Malaysia.

[@truclynguyen9700]

We landed in Galang Indonesia in 1988 after a 7 day rough journey , so blessed to have made it. Great clip, Kyle.

[@sevendeuces]

Thanks Kyle... Very cool story, one of the happy ending for "Vietnamese boat people". When life deals you a bad hand, keep 1 foot in front of the other and keep moving forward.

[@quangninhquetoi8652]

Such great advice....thank you for watching our story....

[@sharonmoller6757]

I thank the universal ''god these three made it. In Houston, in the late 70's and early 80's, we had neighbors who made it from Viet Nam to the US via Taiwan and the couple who owned and ran the laundry we used were also from Viet Nam. My memories of both these families are full or respect, admiration and thankfulness.

[@annamcdonaldmcdonald2075]

Wow what a story god brought you guys together.my the Lord keep you guys together and bless always

[@georgepetrin1334]

A Universal God if he was doing his job would not have allowed such a thing to happen in the first place. He has a lot to answer for in this world.

[@kimberlynguyen317]

Coi clip này đã lấy đi một mớ nước mắt của mình . Cảm ơn Kyle đã chia sẻ.

[@sgeorge3167]

Wow what a powerful video again! Giap and I are friends and played soccer together at Fair Lawn High School and I even worked at UPS with him for a little bit. Next time I travel back to New Jersey we will have our own reunion....This is Steve O' Giap. Proud of all you guys surviving and then thriving here in America!

[@masondang2097]

❤️❤️❤️Thanks so much Kyle for producing the clip. I also escaped from Danang, Vietnam and spent 35 days in the ocean. Thanks God , we made it safely to Hong Kong in 1985, unforgettable memory. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@thuanqt]

Kyle, with contents like this it renewed my love for your channel and work again!! I love these men for I too share same fate and journey with them.

[@arwenmegan]

Awesome doc, Kyle. The entire story moves me. I am so glad three friends got a chance to reconnect after 40 years. Wow.

[@vincentviett]

This is amazing. I was one of the refugees in Pulau Bidong in early 80’s. I was 15 at the time. I heard so many stories about how people died on the way to find new land. I always said this to myself “ I would never “ vượt biên “ again “.

[@EastLakeWatch]

Gone to jail in Bến Tre first attempt and escape again landed in Pulau Bidong 1980. Even at a very young age I had already anti communist. You guys were blessed to landed in Hồng Kông, our boat were robbed four times by the Thái Lan pirate and we were without food and drinks for ten days.

[@drissaudia1323]

We arrived by boat to Indonesia. Australia accepted us as refugees in 1979. I think as I grew older, the boat trip & having to leave a war torn country to find freedom in a strange new world does leave some scars on us all. There is the unspoken sadness, the fear and the hope that we will live & live a better life. We were stranded at sea for days & weeks too, people dying & being thrown off the boat. These events are very traumatic, especially as we were all so young. How brave these 3 friends survived & how they travelled alone with no adult or parents to look after them is a miracle. So happy they made it & was given another chance. To all boat refugee people, be kind to yourselves & seek help for your mental health as these events are traumatic & will affect you in some way - and that’s ok. We are human after all. ❤️

[@LinhVu-wn8ux]

A touching story, I've cried 😍

[@angeliquemolgr26]

What a journey! All three of you did well, i can't even imagine ........

[@sxp0137]

What a beautiful story of their struggles and friendship

[@the92r]

thank you kyle for bringing the brotherhood together.. cant wait to see more reunions

[@andyv8889]

Very touching, sad and happy. War sucks no matter which side you are on. Tolls live on for generations. Couldn’t watch entire video.

[@jtn500]

Kyle, this was one of the most heartwarming uploads you’ve done; amazing job and thank you for the content brother! My parents were also boat refugees in 1975, so this was awesome to watch. The opportunity you’ve given these three brothers is priceless, congratulations on an amazing achievement! “Blood makes you related, love makes you family.” - A very deep minded person

[@trang1031]

Kyle, this video is so well done. The music is absolutely fitting. The stories are even more compelling. You did it again!

[@justarandomnobody7451]

These reunions are always your best videos. Fantastic!

[@Jesus-mc2do]

These guys are not just friends. They are brothers. Such a beautiful story.

[@generalnguyenngocloan1700]

Moved to real tears. Nice story.👍

[@wanderngchopstcksii1078]

Are you a refugee who stayed in Bataan camp, the Philippines in 1982? two sisters and one little brother?

[@mercedies1970]

balling with tears. Reminded me of my own journey to United State.!!

[@DarkHorse72]

Kyle, that was just like me at 7yrs on our escape fishing boat puking from the stormy seas. Thanks for doing the video!

[@longfta]

Tears...tears of joy !!!!

[@susieangelo6410]

This was a Beautiful Reunion of their Strong Brotherhood from 40 years ago. Thank you Kyle and Everyone for continuing this Story of their Lives while leaving VN as young boys who had no idea what tomorrow brings -- if anything...

[@jendiaz4718]

I'm so happy they were able to reconnect. Thanks your changing lives!

[@thai33oz]

Great job Kyle, I can only imagine the amount of hours you took to make this video. With the cutting and pasting clips together to make it flow so smoothly. It's like they were doing the interview in the same place but they weren't. That takes a lot of work. Then there's the choice of music. Amazing work.

[@obbor4]

What a touching and inspiring story. I loved the juxtaposition of the three boys and the present day men posing with the guitar just as they had those many years ago. Three brothers from other mothers. I'm so glad that you found each other again and shared this special reunion and the bond that you feel for each other with us. Live long and continue to prosper!

[@vincentnnyc]

Kyle: this is a very well done video. Very high quality like one of those pbs, cnn, cbs, Netflix documentary.

[@swicheroo1]

This is awesome and touching. Our stories never cease to astound me. Thank you.

[@leinani10]

Amazing!!!! loved their story of Brotherhood& finding each other after so many years!! 😍😍😘😘😍🤙🏼

[@trumpisntdoneyet3604]

🇺🇸 Poor Kyle. Thank you 🙏 for this video. Hopefully they can go visit their homeland together again someday. God bless! 🇺🇸

[@tommychau100]

Kyle did it again. An awesome story about the brotherhood of these warriors. So great to see these brothers back together again after 40 years ...

[@larrytron1992]

One of my Uncles from both sides of my family were Vietnamese refugees too. My Dad’s older brother (Bác 4) arrived in Wales and my Mum’s younger brother (cậu 6) ended up in America I can’t image how horrific the journey must have been This was a very sweet video, it shows that us Vietnamese people are all about love and connection

[@georgepetrin1334]

It shows that Vietnamese people and all the other people in the world want to live in peace and are loyal to their families. It's the politicians who don't have to go to into battle themselves who are the problem.

[@vietnameseprincess3515]

My bà was a refugee he came in a boat with 13 to 14 Vietnamese people who traveled through all of Asia and came to america back in the 70's and he met my late mother in the 80's and had me in the 80's and along with my younger sister and my 2 brothers. I remember my bà used to tell us his stories about Vietnam 🇻🇳 and on a very small boat with like 13-14 people if not more and how they all went to Thailand to learn how to speak American. I'm so glad that these 3 men were reunited and I literally cried be there stories reminded me of how my bà came to america. Kyle you always do an amazing job with your really amazing video's and reuniting love ones and best friends you truly are the g.o.a.t

[@Viethoang-nl3sx]

happy day for these brother even though they are all growing older but the memory it last forever

[@idesdemars68]

The story is so incredibly familiar as I went through pretty much the same thing - an unaccompanied minor with nothing but the clothes on my back almost 40 years ago!

[@Ahmarnie22]

Watching these videos and hearing peoples stories is just so heart warming. I love it

[@chrishuynh6915]

Thanks Kyle for the video. It's bringing back a lot of memories. I myself as a refugee in Galang Indonesia in 1984. These gentlemen are probably the same as my age now. Quite a story.

[@truclynguyen9700]

Chris I was there in 1988 a few yrs after you. We are so blessed to have made it, aren’t we?

[@thinambui2935]

Cảm động quá , chỉ một thoáng….đã 40 năm mới gặp lại , như một giấc mơ , cảm ơn Kyle đã chia sẻ , chúc mọi người bình an

[@wokwithwong]

What a moving story!

[@EatTravelWithMe]

Thanking for posting this reunion video!What a fascinating story about bravery, survival and luck. It’s so touching to see them all made it! Thank you Kyle for sharing this incredible story.

[@35Ryma]

Wonderful story to share. My folks boat came thru HK in 76. My mom always talked about those skyscrapers first time in her life.

[@avidreaderclearthinker9970]

What a great story. How wonderful that they were able to reconnect after all this time 😀

[@Henray316]

Best one yet Kyle. So proud of the uncles

[@LimingLyn]

OMG Kyle you are back!! What an amazing story and they are now family. In desperation parents would do anything to save their children even if they don't see them again. But these three were able to return and meet their parents/family. They seemed to have had success in the USA and they are now reunited and can share their brotherhood of three plus their new families. Thanks for sharing this heartwarming, tear jerking story.

[@kenethannguyen6802]

My family also boat people. Brought back lots of memories. I also 11 yrs old ,when I left VN. (Love background music.)❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TYNANABABY]

So dope to see you do something you love but at the same time be able to rekindle connections.

[@songienz]

I really enjoyed watching this... Felt sad for them, I'm so happy that they turned out well. Well done Kyle 👏

[@chauchau84]

Amazing work and story. Sorry but i dont get why there are dislikes for the video? Its such a great story and doesnt offend anyone or anything. Shame on those who dislike.

[@georgepetrin1334]

There are dislikes because the people who submit them are negative people who enjoy being disrespectful to others.

[@PhuongNguyen-he9zc]

Coi mà canh Dong , tinh anh em tren chiec chuyen nho , khong biet Di toi dau, mà cam dong nhat khi anh em gap lai nhau mà tinh cam Trang day mien vui va hanh phuc , cam on da cho doan phim hay nhung nguoi Di vuot bien tren con nho song gio

[@peternguyen9424]

Kyle, I purged like you but for three days straight during my escape in 1980. One stormy night, I looked up to the sky and thought, I’m so done with this wretched life so please God, take me because I’m not afraid to die anymore…. I guessed God wasn’t ready to take me then…

[@NowOrNhi]

This is a master piece, Kyle. Can't imagine how many hours went into this. Thank you for this story!

[@andytran333]

Wow! What a touching story. Thank you.

[@kermit415]

Well done brother Kyle le and good to see my brother Kevin in this. Oh I've been there... can relate since I am the first wave and generation of Vietnamese refugees in the US. I left with my mother and brother on a C130 Hercules right before April 30th. My hats off to the "boat people" so many never made it and their stories are unimaginable.

[@kevinle8568]

Anh Tri and Anh Hien.

[@ctjowdy]

Kyle, Amazing story! This is my favorite of all. Thanks for all you do.

[@Golfreak]

Great video Kyle, your best one yet. We left by boat too around 78 or 79 so I'm around their age yet I remembered very little compared to them. Our camp was in Indonesia and we finally settle in the US. What was amazing about our journey was that my parents took all 6 kids with them and we all survived. Attacked by pirates too. Only thing I really remembered is that I jumped into the water while being attacked not knowing how to swim. My brother said he found me in the water hanging on to a something that was floating. I think a follow up story would be great. Did they ever found each other after Hong Kong, how did all 3 grow up and what are their lives now. It would be great.

[@befitmyfriend]

An interesting story and great video editing skills.

[@redgixxxer]

very inspirational story awesome thank you very much for sharing!

[@soupesoupe]

This is beyond beautiful.

[@nowreading67]

It is so wonderful for all three!!!

[@jayalberts]

Wow. Another great one Kyle. You are a master at these! Thanks.

[@excalex9456]

This is the channel i love most👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@adhiantos]

This is such an incredible story. Thank you for sharing it with the world Kyle.

[@ThanhNguyen-ld9sf]

Thank you kyle. Amazing

[@TamNguyen-bz1bd]

It’s very touching. Thanks for making these videos and reconnecting them together. Great job Kyle.

[@MiRae67]

Wowwww. Great story. At that age it would have been very scary for them. Small boat, big ocean. They've endured a lot. So glad they made it. Wish them all the best. 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤❤❤

[@PonchoNugen]

Very touchy story. Congrats to all of you. Not many people were lucky like that. Best wishes

[@vslam]

Omg this is such a good friendship and a good video you have made

[@lounaperez7275]

True friendship last forever. I was also a refugee in Thailand in 1980. I’ve never managed to find any of my refugee friends. we were accepted by different countries, Sometimes I think about them and wonder whether they live a good life in the countries that took them. Thank you so much Kyle for this wonderful reunion story.

[@aivietpacific8123]

thật xúc động. thank vì tất cả

[@okayq]

This is a great reunion story!

[@vietle87]

THAT WAS A GREAT STORY! THANK YOU!

[@qdtran5243]

Kyle đã làm những việc rất ý nghĩa cho người Việt ở khắp nơi. Những video của bạn rất xúc động. Cám ơn Kyle.

[@tiennghe7143]

What a miracle story , Beutifully reunion , best wishes to alls

[@kvn95240]

Thanks for sharing your story and thank you Kyle. We left VN 1985 to Bidong. We live in the USA now. Keep going Kyle!! Miss your videos!!

[@ronaldnguyen7884]

I'm touched and so happy for them. Thanks Kyle !!!👍

I like your videos of Vietnamese people living outside of the homeland !!!

[@doreensamuels1482]

Kyle, well done. Wonderful reunion. Love your stories and grateful God has given you the strength to document and travel. Keep safe.

[@ammarkarim2966]

KYLE’S BACK! I MISSED YOUR REUNION STORIES!

[@annepham5969]

What a lovely story. So glad you all finally get to reconnect. Bring tears to my eyes

[@ducluu9414]

Man, this is so cool, only the people that been through it really understand. I was in the same situation but I left VN in 1977 when I was 7 years old at that time. It's so touching hopefully they can become adopted brothers :)

[@tongresa77]

Seems like they already have.

[@saigonKT]

I agree about the understanding part. I was one of them. I witnessed crazy stuff back during the dangerous boat ride to nowhere. bBack in the early 80's. The 2nd wave.

[@natscat4752]

I love this. Such wonderful, brave boys and now such lovely men. So pleased for you all 😊 that you have reconnected.

[@stranstudio]

Very touching, thanks for sharing. I also left VN on a boat in 1978 and arrived in HK. Watching this brought back some memories of the journey we boat people endured. Happy to see the brothers reunite after so many years.

[@lilofromalbany]

Another fantastic video, Kyle!! Can’t wait to see more

[@hieu3ky]

A touching story. Thank Kyle.

[@cindee8311]

I am so excited to have found your channel, Kyle. I love watching these reuniting Boat People stories. I was born in Galang and my family was sponsored to move to America when I was only 6 months old (1981). It still amazes me how strong and brave these Vietnamese boat people were to have come this far. I'm very proud of my heritage.

[@suexyong1742]

what a beautiful reunion story between two best buddies who were lost. I think it’s a blessing and a miracle that they found each other because of your help Kyle. Love the beautiful story.

[@kyleledotnet]

I love these guys. We've become good friends. I can't wait to see them all again... especially Phuong's parties.. hahaha

[@ericdang5686]

It is a very touching story.

[@kimberlea24]

One of your best videos yet. I’ve watched it 3 times already. My mom escaped from Vietnam on a boat as well… and helped deliver a baby while they were stranded at sea. I wonder sometimes where that grown-up baby is now.

[@Tloc103]

Me and my parents took the same journey. I was 3 years old so I don’t remember anything but my parents story was very similar to this.

[@kyleledotnet]

phuong and his wife says they have seen your mom supermarkets around town..they live very close to you... Crazy huh

[@L0ngvlog]

Meaningful video. Beautiful story