RR7850A THE VIETNAM BOAT PEOPLE

[@TheHenry640]

In 1978 I was overwhelmed by what I was reading about the plight of the refugees and decided that I was beeing called to do something--I wasn't sure what. Thinking that sponsoring a family might be too much to take on alone I issued a call in my church and 12 came forward for a meeting to begin a task force. It resulted in some of the most treasured moments and relationships of my life(I'm 89 now). Our 1st family arrived at 11 pm on December 8th of 1978. The family is some of our most treasured friends and included a 6 yr old and a 4 1/2 yr old. The 4 1/2 yr one spoke no English when he came but was valedictorion of his high school graduating class of 454 members. I mention that to show that these refugees were 'achievers' who were willing to do the best with the opportunities offered them. We were inspired to help 4 more families who also are treasured friends. In closing--I claim that we are blessed to be a blessing and many times the blessings return in a greater measure. Thanks be to God.

[@natalietragic1942]

This is so awesome, thank you for sharing. You are so appreciated, this story gave me chills.

[@TheHenry640]

@@natalietragic1942 Thanks Natalie--you are the type of person that led me to place my comment. If interested, I have a related email that I've shared that I will send if interested. My email is [e-mail]. Merry Christmas!

[@lanly4298]

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[@kabatake]

Thank you for what you have done! You have accomplished something that can not be even measured

[@kabatake]

Thank you for what you have done! You have accomplished something that can not be even measured

[@drissaudia1323]

Thank you for sharing this & telling the world of the Vietnamese people & our hopes for freedom during our War. In 1978, my family escaped Vietnam too on a vessel just like the ones you filmed. We reached Malaysian shores, but they dragged us out back to sea in a different direction to die as they didn’t want to accept us. We eventually landed in Indonesia 🇮🇩 & stayed in refugee camp for 6 months until Australia 🇦🇺 accepted my family in 1979. I am grateful for Australia & call it home. So many people died & suffered for their freedom. Without my mum’s money, courage & braveness, we probably all would have died at sea or never left Vietnam. Seeing the kids in here with beanies & singing “Old McDonald had a farm…” brought back so many childhood memories. Nuns supported us as we stayed in Midway hostel in Maribynong- Melbourne. It’s important to recognise that all this journey & quest for freedom not only cost lives, families separated but leaves us all slightly traumatized by the ordeal.

[@myth317]

My story was very similar to yours but 5 years later: Galang, Australia, Melbourne, Midway...

[@LearnwithSueAnn]

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[@drissaudia1323]

@@myth317omg, really? We lived in mid way hostel as well In Maribyrnong, Melbourne. What a small world. I hope you & your family are well & embracing freedom. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@tungphammanh7024]

As a younger generation who was born in Vietnam after the end of the Civil War 19 years, when I watch these images, I nearly cry, it seems that there are some things being stuck inside my throat and made me cannot say any words. Living under a communist regime for years, they always told us about the goodness of their regime that could help the country develop after the war, and this is what I saw. Many of people fled Vietnam and risked their life on the small boat at sea to look for free lands. This is actually a humanitarian crisis that I have never heard of before. This happened to my country caused of the harshness under the control of the Communist regime. So sad about the disastrous period of over a decade as of the black date 30th April 1975.

[@lantamnguyen6048]

I shed tears when watching videos about boat peoples. They were rescued in the middle of the ocean, initially opening up a life of freedom and compassion after their turmoil since April 30, 1975 in South Vietnam

[@thitrannguyen5802]

Cảm ơn người đã giữ lại thuốc phim này thật là quý giá

[@ugurkip100]

I'm from Turkey and I live in Germany. When I saw the video, I cried a lot

[@DanNguyen-tv5el]

Thank you for your sympathy during our very difficult time.

[@chobanco3574]

I was one of these people. I still cry every time I watch something like this. Thank you Brother.

[@ugurkip100]

@@chobanco3574 I'm sorry for you brother. I hope your life is better now

[@chobanco3574]

Thank you for asking, brother. Life is a lot better now. Like people have said - freedom is not free. BTW the boat on this video is a lot bigger than the boat I was in back in 1985. I remembered I could touch the water. I always kept a wooden board about 2x1 foot with me in case the boat sank. We made it to Indonesia after 8 days at sea. I did not go to the restroom at all. I was severely dehydrated and hungry. If you asked me - would I do I again? My answer is yes - I would do it again. Anyways thank you and wish you all the best.

[@robertlamchannel8830]

thank you America. Boat People 1979 Hongkong.

[@XuanThanhPhamofm]

Thank you so much, American. Love them so much, Oh my Vietnamese.

[@tammyhuynh9871]

Thank you America🙏! 😢 I love my country 🇺🇸

[@NhanNguyen-of5hk]

Thank You Canada 🎉

[@phuoc9855]

Thank you.

[@lamhoaky5221]

Thank you MALAYSIA and USA.

[@MrRANDYLUU]

Thank you freedom world to save Vietnamese boat people

[@huantran3177]

Thank you Philippine and USA.

[@Noy201-i3p]

Think of it, Malaysia actually has been helping many nations in times of crisis....Rohingya, Palestine, Bosnian, vietnamese, Indonesia....no country is perfect.....I hope the world be nice to Malaysia in return.

[@tuananhduong8088]

Bây gio nhung ai con sông. Đêu tro thanh viêt kiêu rôi.

[@LearnwithSueAnn]

Your video is amazing, thank you.

[@suskagusip1036]

This is so heartbreaking. Looks like our own blood in the Philippines 🇵🇭. Sad part many didn't stay in the Philippines. They're aim is USA, Australia, Canada. We're so lucky we don't have to do this difficult voyage of the unknown.

[@Echo-sw2pk]

Now I know who those protesters are and where those people originally came from

[@buivphuoc]

Im assuming you are accusing them of violences in hong kong now 99 % of them left for America canada or england.

[@SDoesNotKnow]

Ok bot. Keep telling yourself that the people of Hong Kong don't have any legitimate anger towards China.

[@danhle3938]

GOD BLESS AMERICA...................................GOD BLESS AMERICA.......................................GOD BLESS AMERICA...................................GOD BLESS AMERICA......................................

[@yasminmoledina37]

Yes, God Bless America.

[@tranvankhoa3724]

thanks for first helps

[@Quangvlog49]

❤việt nam

[@30-gianhi92]

Vietnamese refugee jully 1979 seasweep boat restcue

[@nguyenthianhtuyet1702]

😢❤

[@nguyenvantruong6245]

Tôi Người Việt Nam

[@Dtrez]

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[@minguyen0909]

😢😢😢

[@minguyen0909]

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[@Hai_Cui_Bap]

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[@LearnwithSueAnn]

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[@tanthiennguyen9308]

Zwingli

[@Hai_Cui_Bap]

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[@gudanggaram3635]

Why you not join to the viet Cong army bro?

[@drissaudia1323]

What a stupid inconsiderate question 😡🤬

[@gudanggaram3635]

I'm just asking why it doesn't make sense

[@gudanggaram3635]

@CDThunder82 your family viet Cong bro? Or not

[@danrhinehart1134]

Why did they not join the Viet Cong Army? Because these good people that fought for the freedom of country and not traitorous sellouts to the Soviet Union. Now they are good and prosperous Americans.

[@gudanggaram3635]

@@danrhinehart1134 wasn't America the real invader? And in the and america lost and the viet Cong were the Vietnam's freedom fighters

[@jetdean2024]

This people regret now staying in U.S.

[@nicknguyen2491]

You look at theirs,children and grand childrens.

[@danrhinehart1134]

What? They regret sraying in the USA? You clearly have never been to Orange County California. These people came to Orange County, became US citizens and good Republicans.

[@cuongt3271]

Regret?Hell no.

[@jetdean2024]

@@cuongt3271 usa is zombie country 😂🤣