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Former Refugee to Serve as Guest Speaker
Recently, a former refugee who immigrated to the United States after being rescued by the US Navy is invited to serve as a guest speaker for the National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
See the invitation below.
"Dear MAJ Dalat, Lan.
We would like to invite you as our guest speaker in celebrating the National
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The national theme for 2012,
"Striving for Excellence in Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion", the
program is called, "The Lucky Few Reunion" event. Purposes of this event
are:
Honor the heroes of the US Navy veterans, who had served in one of 50 US
Navy ships under Operation Frequent Wind, saved two hundred thousands
(200,000) of Vietnamese-American refugees in 1975.
Reunite more Vietnamese-Americans with the US Navy Veterans who helped them
on their journey to the United State, 37 years ago, in 1975.
Untold stories and witnesses of the Lucky Few
This is also the history of courage and of the human spirit, of the survival
tenacity of the Vietnamese people, of exceptional display of human kindness,
which of profiles are remarkable humanitarian effort of the United States
Navy.
The Observance schedule will be at 1930, on Saturday, April 21, 2012..."
See the invitation below.
"Dear MAJ Dalat, Lan.
We would like to invite you as our guest speaker in celebrating the National
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The national theme for 2012,
"Striving for Excellence in Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion", the
program is called, "The Lucky Few Reunion" event. Purposes of this event
are:
Honor the heroes of the US Navy veterans, who had served in one of 50 US
Navy ships under Operation Frequent Wind, saved two hundred thousands
(200,000) of Vietnamese-American refugees in 1975.
Reunite more Vietnamese-Americans with the US Navy Veterans who helped them
on their journey to the United State, 37 years ago, in 1975.
Untold stories and witnesses of the Lucky Few
This is also the history of courage and of the human spirit, of the survival
tenacity of the Vietnamese people, of exceptional display of human kindness,
which of profiles are remarkable humanitarian effort of the United States
Navy.
The Observance schedule will be at 1930, on Saturday, April 21, 2012..."
You Are Invited to USN and VN Refugees Reunion
Please join us in celebrating the National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The national theme for 2012, "Striving for Excellence in Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion", the program is called, "The Lucky Few Reunion" event. Purposes of this event are:
Honor the heroes of the US Navy veterans, who had served in one of 50 US Navy ships under Operation Frequent Wind, saved two hundred thousands (200,000) of Vietnamese-American refugees in 1975.
Reunite more Vietnamese-Americans with the US Navy Veterans who helped them on their journey to the United State, 37 years ago, in 1975.
In attendance: VADM Adam M. Robinson, Jr. MC, USN Retired, the Navy Surgeon General; the former Captains and crew members of US Navy Seventh Fleet, Operation Frequent Wind, VIET NAM NAVY RESCUE 1975; Mr. Jan Herman, Navy Historian and Producer of "The Lucky Few" movie.
Untold stories and witnesses of the Lucky Few
This is also the history of courage and of the human spirit, of the survival tenacity of the Vietnamese people, of exceptional display of human kindness, which of profiles are remarkable humanitarian effort of the United States Navy.
The Observance schedule will be at 1500, on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Crystal Cathedral, located at: 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove, CA 92840.
We are looking forward to meet you, your family and friends joining us on April 21, 2012.
Best Regards,
Ms Sharon Nicholas
Chief Executive Officer
FEDERAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN COUNCIL SOUTHWEST (FAPACSW)
951.273.4792(o)
949. 306.7287(m)
P.O. BOX 710843
San Diego, CA 92171
http://www.fapac-sw.org
sharon.nicholas@navy.mil
Honor the heroes of the US Navy veterans, who had served in one of 50 US Navy ships under Operation Frequent Wind, saved two hundred thousands (200,000) of Vietnamese-American refugees in 1975.
Reunite more Vietnamese-Americans with the US Navy Veterans who helped them on their journey to the United State, 37 years ago, in 1975.
In attendance: VADM Adam M. Robinson, Jr. MC, USN Retired, the Navy Surgeon General; the former Captains and crew members of US Navy Seventh Fleet, Operation Frequent Wind, VIET NAM NAVY RESCUE 1975; Mr. Jan Herman, Navy Historian and Producer of "The Lucky Few" movie.
Untold stories and witnesses of the Lucky Few
This is also the history of courage and of the human spirit, of the survival tenacity of the Vietnamese people, of exceptional display of human kindness, which of profiles are remarkable humanitarian effort of the United States Navy.
The Observance schedule will be at 1500, on Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Crystal Cathedral, located at: 12141 Lewis St., Garden Grove, CA 92840.
We are looking forward to meet you, your family and friends joining us on April 21, 2012.
Best Regards,
Ms Sharon Nicholas
Chief Executive Officer
FEDERAL ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN COUNCIL SOUTHWEST (FAPACSW)
951.273.4792(o)
949. 306.7287(m)
P.O. BOX 710843
San Diego, CA 92171
http://www.fapac-sw.org
sharon.nicholas@navy.mil
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