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This memorial website was created in memory of our father, Anthony Havan Vuong, 74, born on July 31, 1940 and passed away on January 12, 2015. We love him and will remember him forever.

January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023
Dear Dad. 

Today is your 8th year memorial. I couldn't sleep this morning and woke up several times. I've been thinking about you and missing you. I later realized the first time I woke up was when I received the dreaded phone call early that morning, eight years ago. I remember feeling that today (2015) would probably be the last time I would be with you. The drive to your home felt like eternity and I prayed that morning that I wouldn't be too late to say good bye. I had asked God to grant you a peaceful death and that your soul would be at rest. 

Even though your life was cut short, I am still grateful and thankful to God that He gave you almost 10 more years to be with us (from March 2005 through January 2015). You lived to see your children get married. You lived to be a grandfather and witnessed your grandchildren being baptized and received their First Communion. You lived to celebrate their birthdays and you went to their soccer games. You lived to be a part of their lives by loving them and taking care of them when Frank and I needed a date/movie night. You were their Grandpa Ong and they loved you so much! We love you so much! 

As we commemorate your 8th year anniversary, we also celebrate your life. You are forever missed and forever loved, now and through eternity. May you rejoice in heaven with God, all the angels and saints, your parents, your brother, and all our beloved relatives and friends! Please pray for us and I know and believe that one day, we will be together again. I love you and miss you, Dad.

Reflecting back to that morning of January 12, 2015, the song playing on the radio was by Mercy Me, titled "Word of God Speak".

Tonight, I dedicate to you, Casting Crown's "Scars in Heaven".
January 18, 2022
January 18, 2022
Dear a. Hà... sorry that I missed your January 12th, 2022 memorial date by a few days but you know that I have been praying for you, a. Hòa, our parents & ancestors every day. Wishing you all were still here with us in person but we have to accept reality and hope to reunite with you all some day. Rest in our Lord Jesus. Love, em.
July 31, 2019
July 31, 2019
Dear anh Hà...you are in my daily prayers and so are our parents and ancestors. Miss all of you very much. Please continue to pray for each other. In Christ. Em. Mh.
In memory of your 79th birthday.
January 13, 2019
January 13, 2019
I miss your voice. I know I will hear it again someday. I love you dad. The kids will always know who you are and they will always know you loved them.
♥️♥️♥️♥️
January 12, 2019
January 12, 2019
Just said ten hail Mary for you, a. Hà. Hope you are enjoying heaven with Jesus, our parents and ancestors. Please pray for us as we pray for you and all. Love, em MH.
January 12, 2019
January 12, 2019
My Dad, my superhero! You are remembered today for a life taken too soon. Your legacy lives on through your family and each day that you are not here with us, our hearts are broken. I miss you so much and wish I could have another lifetime with you. I miss our conversations and visits and to see how you were when your grandchildren were around. They remembered how you built them their very own entertainment/television center, with children- themed DVDs and videos. And who could forget your collection of toys for them when they came to visit. I love you, Dad!
January 12, 2018
January 12, 2018
I can't believe that it has been three years since you left us. I remember vividly that I got to hold your right hand for a long time before you passed. I had you held Dad's rosary in your hand as well and sang many soothing beautiful Catholic songs with you. You were so brave and in peace even in your last hours. I know you are with our God because you were a good son, brother, husband, friend,father, grandfather, and last but not least, a good Catholic. Love you always, em Mai Huong.
July 31, 2017
July 31, 2017
Remembering you on your birthday. You are missed. My mom will always treasure the quality time she had with her lunch buddies -- dear brother and sister-in-law; the stories they told, and the laughter they shared. Good to know you are at peace. In loving memory, chau P Anh.
January 16, 2017
January 16, 2017
Today would have been my parents' 45th year wedding anniversay. I woke up so deeply sad that I won't be able to wish them another 45+ years. Right about now my dad would have taken my mom to Pechanga Casino because that is where they would have spent their special day. I felt a deeper pain for my mom as she really loved him and today is a painful reminder that he is not here with us. My prayer is that Dad continues to watch over our family from above. I love you, Dad. Happy anniversary.
August 1, 2016
August 1, 2016
Dear anh Ha,
You turned 76 today. So you were born in July like Dad and a. Hao. Everyone miss you and continue to pray for you. I miss your gentle but still quite funny jokes. You did have a good sense of humor and together with many other virtues that I love and respect. I am still so sorry that you had to leave us so soon. But you did accept God's will courageously and obediently throughout the whole ordeal and especially at the end. I love you, miss you, and always pray for you. Em, Mai Huong.
July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015
Happy Birthday to my daddy. I love you and feel lucky to be able to see you in my dreams from time to time. It helps me and lessens the pain of missing you to see you happy and smiling......in my dreams.

I talk to you every day, I pray for you every night. I love you endlessly.
July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015
Today is my dad's 75th birthday. If he were here he would not want us to make a fuss about it, but secretly I know he really enjoyed it when we would come to visit and bring him an ice-cream cake. We would take him out to dinner at one of his favorite restaurants, Seafood World. But last year, we went to Black Angus and he had steak, shrimp, and his favorite - baked potato. It was at this dinner that he shared with us he had passed his DMV test and they were going to renew his license. We were hoping they wouldn't...but it was so typical of my dad to not rely on anyone else to drive him around; he was SO happy. You should see the last photo on his driver license; he had the biggest smile!

If I could have one wish today, it would be to see my dad, give him a big hug, a kiss on his cheek, and to say how much I love him and miss him. So here is a shout out to heaven - Happy birthday, Dad! I love you and miss you very much and I want to wish you a very happy birthday!
July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015
Happy Birthday Dad! Today would have been your 75th Birthday. You are in my prayers every day, and I miss you dearly. I love you. Thank you for being such a wonderful and loving father.

Until we meet again, God willing...
January 30, 2015
January 30, 2015
I was blessed to have had a close relationship with you, Dad. In many ways, we were very much alike. We had our differences but I was always able to talk to you about many things. You've taught me about the importance of family and sacrifices and when you shared stories of your life and of your family, I was able to get a glimpse of what life was like in Vietnam. I will forever miss you and there are days when I wish I could just pick up the phone and talk to you, share a joke with you, tell you what your grandkids did/say that day, or the "Did you see or hear that report on TV or the radio?"

I will always love you, Dad. Until we meet again ...
January 26, 2015
January 26, 2015
I love you dad. I think about you every single day and you will always be the man that I aspire to be. I am praying for you, and hope that you are praying for us all as well.

One of my fondest memories of our time together is when we went to the LA Auto Show when I was younger. We did not have much money, but you nevertheless bought a hotdog and soda... and we shared it. Because you were so loving, you allowed me to eat most of the hotdog and you finished off whatever was left. This is just one example of how much you loved me, and how willing you were to put me first, ahead of yourself.

I love you so much dad... but know that you are in a better place.
January 25, 2015
January 25, 2015
I remember you everyday in my prayers.
I really regretted that i couldn't come to see you at your very last day, but you are in my thoughts all the time.....

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January 12, 2023
January 12, 2023
Dear Dad. 

Today is your 8th year memorial. I couldn't sleep this morning and woke up several times. I've been thinking about you and missing you. I later realized the first time I woke up was when I received the dreaded phone call early that morning, eight years ago. I remember feeling that today (2015) would probably be the last time I would be with you. The drive to your home felt like eternity and I prayed that morning that I wouldn't be too late to say good bye. I had asked God to grant you a peaceful death and that your soul would be at rest. 

Even though your life was cut short, I am still grateful and thankful to God that He gave you almost 10 more years to be with us (from March 2005 through January 2015). You lived to see your children get married. You lived to be a grandfather and witnessed your grandchildren being baptized and received their First Communion. You lived to celebrate their birthdays and you went to their soccer games. You lived to be a part of their lives by loving them and taking care of them when Frank and I needed a date/movie night. You were their Grandpa Ong and they loved you so much! We love you so much! 

As we commemorate your 8th year anniversary, we also celebrate your life. You are forever missed and forever loved, now and through eternity. May you rejoice in heaven with God, all the angels and saints, your parents, your brother, and all our beloved relatives and friends! Please pray for us and I know and believe that one day, we will be together again. I love you and miss you, Dad.

Reflecting back to that morning of January 12, 2015, the song playing on the radio was by Mercy Me, titled "Word of God Speak".

Tonight, I dedicate to you, Casting Crown's "Scars in Heaven".
January 18, 2022
January 18, 2022
Dear a. Hà... sorry that I missed your January 12th, 2022 memorial date by a few days but you know that I have been praying for you, a. Hòa, our parents & ancestors every day. Wishing you all were still here with us in person but we have to accept reality and hope to reunite with you all some day. Rest in our Lord Jesus. Love, em.
July 31, 2019
July 31, 2019
Dear anh Hà...you are in my daily prayers and so are our parents and ancestors. Miss all of you very much. Please continue to pray for each other. In Christ. Em. Mh.
In memory of your 79th birthday.
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January 16, 2017

This is one of my favorite photo of my parents.  I believe it was taken the year of their wedding in 1972.  I have the dress that my mom was wearing back then.  At one time in my life, I was able to wear it myself.

Thomas Guide & Chili Dogs

January 30, 2015

My dad was a planner.  He always wanted to be prepared so he planned ahead.  One of my fondest memory was going off to college: 

In the summer of 1991, my dad drove me to CSU Long Beach for my Freshman Orientation.  I had just received my driver's license but he didn't want me to drive alone so the night before he took out the Thomas Guide, yep ... the Thomas Guide... to show me how to get there.  Page by page he showed me the side streets as well as the freeway routes.  Just when I thought that was enough, he said, "Let's drive there right now so you will know where it is and you won't get lost tomorrow."  Sure enough, I spent most of my young adult life "mapping out" my routes the day before.  Back then we didn't have GPS so Dad's technique WAS my GPS.  Don't get me wrong, I am Asian and I still get lost but his advice always got me to where I need to be.

The next day, my dad took me to Long Beach and on the way there bought me my first chili dog from Weinerschitzel.   Who would have thought that 17 years later, I would have another "chili dog" story.  One day, I will share that one ...

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