Thursday, April 24, 2025
Brian, 林哥, is a kind, loving, caring and handsome brother.
When I was a kid, whenever Brian came home on military leave, he would take me and my youngest brother Chung on his motorcycle for a ride and treats. He would lift us up and place us on the motorcycle’s gas tank. That may sound unsafe, but to us, we always felt love, care, and safety around our big brother.
Brian taught his little brothers and sisters how to roller skate and how to catch a basketball thrown at us with force without fear. He said, “If you hesitate, the ball will hit your face.” It was a simple game, but through it, Brian taught us to be strong and confident.
Brian came to the U.S. in 1975 and reunited with some of our siblings—myself included—five years later. Without our parents with us, Brian always played the role of a loving and caring father. Despite juggling multiple jobs, he still found time to take good care of us, take us to various appointments, patiently teach each of us how to drive, and help us adapt to our new home in America.
I left Minnesota after high school to attend college in California. It wasn’t easy for Brian to let go of his little sister. He came to visit me a few months later and still tried to convince me to move back home with him. A few years later, Brian walked me down the aisle in California and gave me a big kiss on the forehead.
I went on a trip to Vietnam last year and happened to run into the younger brother of one of Brian’s best friends. The first thing he said to me was, “Brian, 林哥, was my role model. He is so handsome and talented.” And deep in my heart, I believed every word he said.
Our dearest brother Brian, you are always our pride. Without you, I would not be who I am today. Thank you so much for your love and support all these years. We love you very, very much. You are always in our hearts. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
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