Be Proud to Say You're Vietnamese!

Song:  BE PROUD TO SAY YOU'RE VIETNAMESE! 

BE PROUD TO SAY YOU'RE VIETNAMESE!

You said my son you have to go

You have to leave I beg of you

Go now bring nothing else

Except my love for you...

But when you go don't turn your back

Or else you'll see my teary eyes

Yes, I will cry because you'll leave

But promise me you'll love me forever

My love for you will never die

I know we have to sacrifice

You have to leave in search of peace

The peace that you'll never find

Here in a lifetime...

I'm hurt to see you say good bye

But promise me you will not cry

Just keep me once and hold me tight

You will be brave and strong

When you're alone

Here in our land freedom is gone
There's hope for you outside Vietnam
It hurts but surely you will find
The peace and freedom in another land

 

Son, your father died long time ago

Fighting for peace and freedom
He was a soldier a mighty one
He was a man of dignity
Who loved our country like you and me

Son, oh you promise me
You'll not forget the things I've taught
Be proud to say...
YOU'RE VIETNAMESE!

Theme from the play "ECHOES IN THE WIND"
Lyrics composed by Andrew Taylor (PFAC Palawan - 1986)
Sing it to the tune of Matt Monroe's "For Mama"

God Bless Your Soul, Father Kenneth!

I'm so sad for the passing away of Father Kenneth.  On the other hand, he is now at peace with the Lord. He was such a great missionary and his love for the Vietnamese people was unparalleled.  Till the end he served them so well. 

This picture was taken by Andy Taylor in Saigon in August 2009.  Father Kenneth was walking around the District One area close to Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon.  Father Kenneth worked in the camp (PFAC) from 1981 to 84 and then left, and then back again in 1985 to 1987.

Thank you Father Kenneth for your undying love for all of us.  You are in God's care now.  May your soul rest in peace!

In Christ,

Benny Ong, Jr.


Hello Teacher Boy,
My heart goes out to Father Kenneth. He was truly serving God and his whole love for all the Vietnamese refugees. God called him back to serve HIM now. I will pray for him.

Kinh Luan Nguyen

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