"I don't want to be a burden of this society when I come" that is the voice of a true immigrant, refugee if you could say. Someone who came to a new land to make something out of what he had. How proud he must be.

@ktkska8886

5 жыл бұрын

Yesterday, I watched a video on Cambodian refugees who were gang members and had committed crimes were repatriated back to Cambodia. Their reason was being a minority, they suffered racist bullying from the blacks, so they had to join a gang to fend for themselves. So, I asked, "What about the Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Indians, Sikhs and Chinese Cambodians?"

@andrew4558

5 жыл бұрын

I'm Vietnamese and know his story. He took a job as bag packer in a supermarket and worked his way up to store manager.

@eddiesaninocencio6635

5 жыл бұрын

The Philippines is a failed state, 300,000 undocumented illegals live in America. No excuse.

@b58hustler86

5 жыл бұрын

This is a lesson tat "ALL AMERICANS" should adhere to, this nation is not the greatest in the world and there are many flaws to deal with. But if you want to succeed all that one must do is to get a education and the world is your to make a good life.

@timngim583

5 жыл бұрын

@@jackalshine660 Because of the religion in Malaysia

Here is a man and his family that understand what America is about. Thank you for your service captain.

@ktkska8886

5 жыл бұрын

Yesterday, I watched a video on Cambodian refugees who were gang members and had committed crimes were repatriated back to Cambodia. Their reason was being a minority, they suffered racist bullying from the blacks, so they had to join a gang to fend for themselves. So, I asked, "What about the Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, Indians, Sikhs and Chinese Cambodians?"

@andrew4558

5 жыл бұрын

@@ktkska8886 There are always bad eggs in any immigrant communities. There's one Cambodian captain as well: www.cpf.navy.mil/news.aspx/000117

@aerohk

5 жыл бұрын

MrTropics64 his dad too

@patelrohan5083

5 жыл бұрын

@draken761 better be a dog in zioniststate than being a pig in Islamic America waging jihad.....

@patelrohan5083

5 жыл бұрын

@draken761 CIA supported Taliban in 1980s against Soviets. Al Qaida and 64 other Islamic terror outfits were formed after Taliban and was supported by Pakistan in fact even today.. Forget 9/11 alone.what about other terror attacks around the world post 9/11....and what what about Jihad which is a pillar of Islam...Do still think America made Islam and supported jihad...

Dad fought for freedom and lost. Son continues to fight for freedom for us. Freedom is priceless and America is great. Congrats Captain.

I've worked with Captain Le. Awesome officer.

@user-bf7jz3oq2l

5 жыл бұрын

wei wang sounds terrible but true

@user-bf7jz3oq2l

5 жыл бұрын

dung phan First understand the meaning of communism idiot

@HOTPLATEGAMING

5 жыл бұрын

wei wang i know where you live. better be careful of what you post

@thaichu3871

5 жыл бұрын

@@istruth368 you r shit

@hungvuong3417

5 жыл бұрын

@@istruth368 shit China and Ha Noi !

Im not vietnamese but im so happy for the vietnamese community here in the US

@sgcl10658

7 жыл бұрын

Not really. A lot are upset that he was shaking hands with his father's enemies: the VCs.

@suckonthismeme7081

5 жыл бұрын

sgcl10658 well if you heard correctly his father was a south Vietnamese whom team was the US

@HungNguyen-qr7bt

5 жыл бұрын

Europa Man "Wouldn't a Vietnamese ethnic majority in the US be even better?" -No, it wouldn't. It's a terrible idea.

@eddiesaninocencio6635

5 жыл бұрын

At least the Vietnamese community works hard, the Filipino people want free benefits.

@kai223noa6

5 жыл бұрын

@@eddiesaninocencio6635 - My father and uncle served in the US Coast Guard. My cousin served in Iraq and lost his life there. Don't you dare say that they did not earn the right to be here.

His dad said "I don't want to be a burden to the society."

As a vietnamese from south vietnam..we are very Proud of this man!!!!!!

He's the commander of the ship that just pissed the Chinese off in the south China sea. He's a brave man. And a good skipper.

@peterpham2473

6 жыл бұрын

Learn English then come back your English is shit.

@ktkska8886

5 жыл бұрын

@Cancayate4 What talking you? Go improve your English before you bark for your communist masters. I know you're a Mainland Chinese. I specify MAINLAND Chinese because other Chinese are against the banditry communist China bullying Vietnam.

@thadiussean9133

5 жыл бұрын

brave man for starting shit halfway aroudn the world?

@laststandinstalingrad5162

5 жыл бұрын

ktkska 888 yet countries with claims in the South China Sea been bullying each other since the 80s over territorial disputes and militarized them and yet when China came and did the same thing everyone piss their pants,loses it and blame China

@Thai8521

5 жыл бұрын

@@ktkska8886 Not every chinese are the same, that a true fact. btw edit that first question to "Who are you talking to?" and "other Chinese are against the banditry communist China bullying Vietnam." doesn't really make sense when you don't put any punctuation there. Your welcome, btw this message was not to piss you off, i american to.

This is not a isolated case. My family came to the US in 1975. Three years ago, My youngest brother became a commander in the navy. He served in the Carl Vinson aircraft carrier.

...and he gets to command one of the newest and best ships in the Navy. This is not so much a story about a Vietnamese immigrant becoming a U.S. Navy Commander, as it is about the hard work ethic and character of this young man.

@nancyhobson9710

4 жыл бұрын

Migrants that came to Australia during the fifties, sixties and seventies had that same work ethic.

@rubenscott3972

3 жыл бұрын

So Asian are much harder working than Arabs

This is no place for disrespectful words, we are all here to honor a man who fled his country at such a young age and yet has come to represent our nation through service with honor, bravery and courage! Sir, I salute you, well done!

@maayongaga729

5 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought...

@audi1ification

5 жыл бұрын

not for mexicans or muslims who want to leech shit off

@paqboii1907

4 жыл бұрын

@@audi1ification I think you'll be disappointed when you find out Muslims and Mexicans do actually serve in the US Military

@audi1ification

4 жыл бұрын

@@paqboii1907 then joins ISIS anyway 🤣🤣🤣

@Vertex-nm3ug

4 жыл бұрын

@@audi1ification don't forget who created a breeding ground for isis 🤦🏿‍♂️

I was on the USS Morton DD 948 and we rescued 52 Vietnamese refugees, one came to a ships reunion a few years ago and is now a lawyer.

@TrangNguyen-wb7on

4 жыл бұрын

jerry messier thanks

@phanhophuong7381

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind help

@nguyensdescendants1205

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir for helping our people. We're serving this country as long as we can.

@nbdb23

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service and for helping my Vietnamese kind. I wouldn’t have been born here if it weren’t for America.

@jerrymessier7799

3 жыл бұрын

Minh Nguyen-Ba it was a honor

The people of the United States should be very proud of this Navy commander. He is proof positive that you can do and be anything you want in this country.

Wow, that brings a tear to the eye of this old Marine. Thank you Commander!

I am Vietnamese Canadian and this is almost like my story but I am not in the military.I am proud of this young man and his family.

Captain Le is a true American. Thank you to you and your father & family who were willing to do whatever it takes.

Wow, I am continually impressed with the ability of the Vietnamese to integrate into our society while retaining their own heritage. They have established themselves as hard-working and highly intelligent people.

@vovanminh999

4 жыл бұрын

yeah , many Vietnamese are currently working for Nasa , in White house , Scientist , in US army a lots them ranking from high level or low level ...

@ThaiTranpb709

3 жыл бұрын

@Nick Bennett So you are bringing to dark side of society. It shows the diff livings between US and Aussie ?

@jadenhiggins7167

Жыл бұрын

Higgins 🔥

@NoneofyourBusiness-gy9yw

Жыл бұрын

its was never about the race, skin color or the religion of the person. only narrow and shallow minded people buy into those kind of stuff. a persons character is worth more then what they are born with.

As a Marine Veteran and Vietnamese. I am so glad to see many of us giving back and serving our great nation. I will pick up my rifle and protect our country any time. Semper Fi 0311.

@floridawater7947

2 жыл бұрын

Bless you brother. Proud to be Vietnamese American.

@standwatiesson

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah brother

As a 2 tour, Navy Vietnam veteran, this made me tear up.... Congratulations Sir....

@ihl8608

5 жыл бұрын

Rick, than you for your service.

@tuanivando9634

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, sir!

This dude is more American than most of our politicians

When our family just arrived to the US from Vietnam, we were dirt poor. We were qualified for Food Stamp but my dad refused to apply for it. He said it was such a BLESSING, a second chance at live to escape Communist to be here in the US so we determined to work from the ground up. Thanks to this wonderful country, all of us now have a stable life and many of our family members are in the medical field helping others, especially the poor and underserved population as a way to pay back.

From a commander in the SVN, to a bag boy in a grocery store. Never judge a book by its cover, you have no idea what kinda history is behind it.

Thank you for your service Captain Le from a U.S. Navy sailor 1968-1972.

I'm not his father but I am so proud of him I can imagine how his father in the rest of his family feels I salute you Captain hope you find this message.

I cannot even imagine how proud his parents are, not to mention his family back in Vietnam as well. This man is the epitome of the American Dream.

As a U.S NAVY vet. Proud to call you my shipmate!

@tuanivando9634

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service, sir!

Thank you for your service Commander Le. You make us, Vietnamese refugees, very proud.

@Kim-pr7dn

5 жыл бұрын

Cho Banco yeah,proud to be a trainer of Vietnam,to join the enemy’s side

@quangthangle3891

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kim-pr7dn he and his family were pushed to the edge by the communist northen prople. And the mercy of the US kept them alive. And you are envy beceause of his success?? Be an adult. He has nothing to be called a traitor due to what u guys did to him and his family as well as millions of southern people whose land, fortune, and the economy built by them were taken away by the commies after what the u guys call "the revolution of VN ". And it is "traitor" not "trainer". Learn basic English before u want to show how shallow you are, mate.

@TonyN-ib1wy

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kim-pr7dn there were two sides genius...

@vaneepham5847

4 жыл бұрын

quang thang le well said couldn’t agree with you more 👌🏻

This honestly brings tears to my eyes. This is what the u.s is all about.His dad is the true hero for his sacrifice to his children.

This is the BEST of our country. Thank you sir for your service! We are so proud of you and your family.

Captain, Thank You for your service! The American people are proud of our son!

This is the kind of human being that makes this world a better place for everyone.

Commander, Sir thank you for your service to Our great Nation. I played a small part in the Evacuation of Saigon, April 1975. Semper Fi from an old Marine Sgt.

The Vietnamese make a great contribution to Australian society. They are extremely grateful for the opportunities their new country has offered. Hard working people.

@calvinl9426

2 жыл бұрын

Hieu Van Le governor of south Australia is a Vietnamese refugee

Respect to you Captain Le,Sir.

I am very proud of your accomplishments and thank you for your service.

famous statement "he served his country, i am serving my country"

God bless you Captain! I cried watching this.

This is the kind of immigration I vote for! GO NAVY

@soniatran7337

11 ай бұрын

Not every VN immigrant can achieve the heights of success that this VN immigrant did. However, all law-abiding immigrants no matter their professional success deserve to be treated fairly and rightly by their fellow American citizens. They should not be used to pit one community against another or to denigrate any other communities. Not every refugee is lucky enough to become legal immigrants due to the changing political climate of this country. The VN people were lucky to be accepted into the US after the war ended. I see these refugees similarly as those flooding our borders currently because they too are escaping extreme violence, persecution and poverty in their home country. When we (my VN family) escaped from VN on a rickety boat taking the ultimate risk with our own lives, we felt like we had no choice but to flee. The refugees escaping their homelands today are no different, they merely wish to find new homes to bring up their children where they could grow up to achieve their full potential. As a former refugee I empathize with all refugees whether they are economic or political refugees. To see half the country so hateful and demeaning to these people breaks my heart. The republican party that once accepted the VN refugees after the war ended are now so anti refugees and anti-immigrants is disheartening. One indelible mark that remained to this day in my heart and mind was an American oil rig employee peering down into my 9-year old face with a beatific smile. The food that the oil rig supplied our boat gave us not just sustenance but hope to keep finding safe harbor. That is the face of the America I love and will forever be indebted to. America you are the beacon of hope but your light has dimmed now because of all the hate, lies and vitriol spewing from members of Congress and a large segment of our country. If the VN boat people happen today and not in the 70s and 80s, none of us would ever be able to settle here and make something of ourselves like this young naval captain.

he was saved my the us navy, he grew up as them being his heroes, and now he’s the hero🥺❤️

Congratulations Captain, i’m sure the men who serve under you are proud of you also. i am a USN vet and salute you!

We are all proud of you sir!!. You father's selfless decision not to be a burden to America!!. If we ever do get a chance to meet....I would definitely want to shake your hand and salute you!!!. Go job Sir!!

What a nice story, he never gave up good for him, greetings from Canada.

What a good story about a great father and a good son, the commander is the American dream! hooyah!

"I always felt fortunate to be an American" Him and his father and family look like a very decent people.

@oscarbrody762

3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Ana? My name is Fremlin

Bless you, your family for showing what America is about. If you want to work and be a responsible citizen the sky is the limit in America. My grandfather & father taught us that in America the rewards are great if you put forth the effort.

That was the same mentality after I got here. The U.S. of A. I must pay back back my due for this new land that I call home for 40 years. Proud to be an engineer and retired after working for 35 years. Loving every minute, every day and every year since I have been here. Thank you!

I was fortunate to grow up near a large Vietnamese community in So. Cal. and learned to love Vietnamese food. The stories of what many of them went through both coming to the U.S. and after they arrived are pretty incredible. Not only surviving escaping Vietnam but starting a business and four of five people living in the back room for years because they couldn't afford both the cost of an apartment and expenses on their business. No complaining, just hard work, so "I didn't want to be a burden on this society when I come" does not surprise me in the least. That community has grown, a lot, over the decades and more power to them.

@kha9867

2 жыл бұрын

I came here as a refugee from VN as well. Yup lots of us did that. We couldn't afford so 5 of us renting one bed room apt. I am the youngest so I slept in the couch we picked up on the side of the street for around 5 years. I did manage to get a BS from one of the good Universities here in the North East and been living a comfortable life since graduation. Looking back I still don't know how I survived those years :-)

Hats off Commander Le, sir! god bless you!

Opportunity, potential, motivation . . . that's what America, is all about. This soul was once saved . . . and now, he's made it a career 'giving back' !

Much respect for this man!

Thank you for your service CDR Le!! You are the reason I am proud of calling myself American.

I remember the flood of people we took in back then. Now look at the strong communities they've made. This is but one example of what they've done here. Captain I salute you sir

So proud of Him! ☺👏👏👏2009 Ten years later and now 2019😊😊😊

Thank you for your service !

CAPTAIN YOU HAVE FOUND THE AMERICAN DREAM! IT MAKES ME SMILE!

That is the best definition of the American Dream, and exactly what America was founded upon. Thank you Captain for your dedication to our Great country, and thank you for being a part of this voyage.

Thank you for your service. The best military on earth.

@tehstave2114

5 жыл бұрын

Kim Cool🏋️‍♂️

@willywonka9047

5 жыл бұрын

The Vietcong showed them what kind of pussies they are! Vietnam fucked the US Army in the arse. My wife is Vietnamese and her father is in the army, he fought against the US, Cambodia and China

@jabtko

4 жыл бұрын

@@Kim-pr7dn You are no diff. from the VC rats.

@4MotorCross

4 жыл бұрын

If americas millitary is so good then why are their results so shit

@soulsborneveteran9379

4 жыл бұрын

Willy Wonka lmao what are you talking about tell that to the 1 million we took out and you guys only got 50k u.s left that shit land the people didn’t want us there so we left let the south deal with it

Captain thank you for your service and for your father as well

Congratukations Caption. You make all of us Vietnamese-American proud.

Thank you for your service.

Thank you for your service Commander and God speed.

We’re so proud of you anh. Thanks so much for sharing ❤️👍🏻🌹

@oscarbrody762

3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today Kim? My name is Fremlin

Thank you for your service to your adopted country. You have a lot to be proud of. Congratulations

Forever And Always Grateful To All Our Brave Men And Women !! God Bless You Navy Captain and Your Family!!! Big Hugs From Texas!!

@Fabnloons

4 жыл бұрын

Jacqueline Taylor hi dear

Congratulations to the rank of Captain Sir, you are a example of what America is all about.

From a commander of a navy to bagging groceries to raise his family. That is example of a real man. Btw, to all those have parents. They’re the hero of your lives.

I am so proud of him!!!

@oscarbrody762

3 жыл бұрын

How are you doing today? My name is Fremlin

I am proud of you, God bless you, keep the good work, I will pray for you, officers and all the sailors.

I am proud of all Vietnamese-American successors Tôi tự hào về tất cả những người kế vị người Mỹ gốc Việt

@hathaway.1166

4 жыл бұрын

AMBER TRAN same I’m proud of him too, shame that idiots would call him “3 que”

commander Le American Hero

Awesome! Thank you for your service, Commander.

Must have been a surreal moment demonstrating mutual respect by saluting members of a military who were once literally his father's enemy and a threat to their family's lives. Gives me hope that, over time, humanity wins in the end.

I'm proud of you captain.

thank you for your service. Proud for Vietnamese

You are a true leader and inspire a lot of people specially young ones in the WORLD Sir!

As a follow up to my previous comment. If this man and his family can do it, anybody with the will and fortitude can do it to become an American Citizen. Again, thank you for your service captain.

Well done, Captain Le.

God bless America and God you captain. Can I say America is a great country on ABC?

This is a great story, this man went to college, his family left Vietnam yet they didn't ask for government assistance, this is true America, unlike Filipinos who come here and overstay their visas, work undocumented, I am a retired U.S. Army veteran, Thank You for your service, you are a bright intelligent officer, good luck in your career, we need more people like him.

@Autoshopwing

5 жыл бұрын

Would be a good story except for the fact that your premise is false, which exposes your bias. Filipinos are at the top among Asians when it comes to per capita income and educational level in the US. They are also the most fluent in English. The US healthcare industry is dominated by Filipinos, both doctors and nurses, who have an excellent reputation for their work ethic and intelligence. As far as the military, tens of thousands proudly serve in the US Navy as well. When you get sick and happen to be treated by a Filipino, why don't you stay true to your conviction and demand you be treated by someone else. Bet you, you won't do that simply because the false argument you make identifies you as a loser. Are you really a US Army Veteran? I doubt it because you probably said it to try to bring some credibility to your statement. In any case, I know you won't have the balls to state what you said out in the open. In any case, haters are going to hate so I can care less if you carry on.

@Autoshopwing

5 жыл бұрын

@@eddiesaninocencio6635 You are funny. Filipinos on average have the highest average income and lowest poverty level in the USA so sell your story somewhere else, LOL. Don't forget to get you welfare check!

@fdk4352

4 жыл бұрын

@@Cuhsidy "Filipinos are at the top among Asians" Mate, last time I heard South Africans and Australians were not Asians. You're a fucken joke.

Thank you for your service sir! Well done.

congrats, can't wait to see you become an Admiral!

What a man

South Vietnam lives on in the soul of this brave man. Godspeed.

Great job , thank you for your service

I worked with a dude, on a drilling rig, who grew up in underground tunnels in Vietnam. He was the son of an American soldier and would have been killed if certain people found him. He was a hard working man, who had many children, we called him 'Squirrel' cause he always had a pocket full of sunflower seeds.

A long and difficult journey on life of a Vietnamese refugee, his perseverance, personal dedication and hard works landed him to where he is now. He just want to give back to his adopted nation and serve at her pleasure.

This is a good family and I'm a American that respect this man.

What an impressive story!! I love it.

Very inspiring for all of us. Congratulations sir

I'm an Aussie, but I am guessing that this is what America is all about....his Dad must be so proud

Thank you Sir,for your Service and more,I'm so proud of you.

I'm proud of you

An amazing story, inspiring. Thank you sir for your service.

Smart Dude. God Bless.

When I see the sea, the sea it calls to me. Semper Fi Captain, and same to your father. May the stars always guide you.

Some of our very best citizens come from... everywhere

God bless you Captain.

I served with 2 vietnam refugees in the Marines. They where honored to be a part of the Corps. Both told stories of Marines saving their lives, families and entire villages. I guess the news that kept us from winning forgot about the good being done over there.

I was over there in 1978 on the USS White Plains We rescued 86 on the first batch and it was a blessing that group got to come to United States and I have met at Virginia Tech graduate that went home to get his family to get him out

For clarification, a Navy Captain is the equivalent of a *Colonel* in other uniformed services. Well done. 👏

@jessicamoore6801

5 жыл бұрын

I'm a captain in the marines and it suck having to salute a captain in the navy lol