Reunited with ANN CUSACK and TUAN PHAN

Ann Cusack and I have known each other and have been very good friends since 1983.  She and I used to work in V.R.C. Palawan, Philippines teaching the Vietnamese refugees English and helping them adapt to their countries of destination.

 We lost contact many years ago and were reunited in December 2011 in Orange County, California after 18 long years.

 She now goes by the name Ann Phuong Nguyen for obvious reason (She's married to a Vietnamese gentleman.). Also in the picture is her lovely and personable daughter Monica.

 She also has a son named Tommy.

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REUNITED WITH PHAN ANH TUAN (Anthony)

Tuan Phan is my all time best friend.  He and I never really lost contact but hadn't seen each other for 19 years.  He lives in Seattle, Washington and has been exceedingly busy with work and school.

He was visiting his sister and parents in Sacramento, California and decided to fly to Orange County on January 5, 2012 to spend time with me and my family for 8 hours before I left for my other destination.  It was a great and memorable reunion.  Tuan and I have known each other for 31 years.  He was the best man at my wedding in 1993.  My family and in-laws know and consider him as a family member.

Here's my best friend Tuan with my family (Van, Stephen, and Sarah) at home in Orange County, California.

Tuan was my assistant teacher/enterpreter during our stint with the United Nations (UNHCR) in Palawan, Philippines.  He is a medical doctor by profession in the United States.

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My Vietnamese Refugee Children

WE WILL NOT FORGET YOU,

P.F.A.C. Palawan

Vietnamese refugee children waving the Philippine flags
while waiting for the diplomats visiting the camp
(VRC Palawan 1982).  Photo courtesy of Dwight P. Russel.

This is the PFAC Palawan Main Gate (Picture taken in 1990)

Nguyen Thai Hoa, Andy Taylor, Ton Thach Vinh Nhat,

Le Vu Hai Uyen, and Tran Quy Binh

(Nguyen Huy Vu, Huynh Luu Huong Thao and Nguyen Vuong are behind)

The UNHCR Building, PFAC Palawan

Our sincerest gratitude to those who have sacrificed their lives, precious time and effort for our countrymen and women so that we can enjoy our freedom. May God bless all of you and return all the great things that they you have given us.

Tran Van Thuan (Michael Tran) tran.michael@rogers.com.

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