I was Raven 45 at Long Tieng for most of 1969. Far too few understand the incredible bravery and resolution of the Hmong pilots. No one anywhere has ever been as dedicated and fearless as they were.
Raven 45....I've just read your book. .....Thank you. ....I was in udonthani where I spend much time. .....have a flying background myself and intensely interested in your history. ..The Ravens......I know the charoen Hotel where you stayed.... An honor to read your story......next year I plan to go Laos long Tieng if possible
Thank you for honoring these fallen heroes and the other T28 pilots. They gave the ultimate sacrifice. I'm honored to know that I have two uncles here in this tribute, one that sacrificed all, and a second that is still alive. As a people, we Hmongs can best honor their memories by living our lives to the fullest. Strive to be the best that we can be and never settle for anything less, so the deaths of these fallen heroes along with the 10000 plus hmong heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the battlefield will not be in vain. They died so we could have a better life. Honor their lives by living yours to its fullest potential!
I was young and would have not known these many Hmong heroes and countless others if you had not posted them here. Many thanks to you, Thuy Smith, so that we, the younger generations, will live our lives by reflecting on their sacrifices.
Mr. Sidney Kahn, do you know if Captain Kham Phui is living. He, who was flying with Lee Lue that day when Lee Lue was shot down. Wish the best for you all. Thank you for your service to the Kingdom of Laos.
Vim muaj ib cov zoo thawj coj, muaj peb niam peb txiv peb pog peb yawg thiaj muaj peb hnub no. Tears are falling watching this moving tribute. We have the opportunity we have today because of them. Thanks.
the hmong soldier on the ground was just as brave... they actually held the vietcong and ho-chi mein trail and stop supply roots in veitnam. I was told that we could’ve won the war but the u.s decided to pull out at the last moment when we had the upper hand....
There isn't going to be period in our time when the Hmong have heroes again like in the past when we have Hmong pilots, airports, and a city as big and famous as Long Cheng.
I was little, but i could remember that 9 out of 10 hmong soldiers that were in the cia vietnam war did not come. The one soldier that came home was because wound and couldn't serve.
It is good to show all of you guys in here to memorize you all forever, that you all had working too hard to save all the soldier's lives. With out you guys, then the soldier had to lost more of their lives during this war. We are so regret you all. And we'll remember all of you who brave , work hard to save many lives of soldier forever and ever.
Saichen Yang why do you feel that way? we came here, we survived and we're thriving as americans. just don't ever forget the sacrifices of our granddaddies.
We were not only there to assisted the US Government fighting against the Communists but defended our Country (Laos) as well so thanks the US Government for assisting us fighting against NVN.
Nco txog Peb Hmoob Cov heroes uas nej tau muaj txoj sia mus pab lub teb lub chaw tiv thaiv peb ib tsoom neeg lub caij ntawd. Pom nej cov duab thiab tej kev nyob thaum ub, ua rau rov nco txog yav hluas thaum ub, thiab khuv xim nej heev li os cov Bawg. Kuv yog ib tug qub tub rog uas ua hauj lwm rau sab radio telegraph operator lub caij ntawd thiab, peb yuav nco nej tej txiaj ntsig mus ib txhis mog.
Today so many Hmong people still not understand what cause the 15 years war in Xiengkhoua, Laos. Just because Vang Pao want a lot of US dollars for himself. If he didn't signed the documents of the secret war it would not happen to our 35.000 thousands hmong people lives. Is there any sin for it?
I felt American was just using us to test their cheapest technology. If you go search on RUclips, during the 70s they have already built the best war aircraft than the T28 that flies 10 times faster. Again, if they really want to win the war the could've just attack from South China Sea, but it's all political and I thank them for that. That's why we get to come America.
Kev muaj txiaj ntsig, muaj meej mom rov thoob qab ntuj ntawm peb Hmoob. Cia kuv muab hu kiag ua Hmoob Vaj Pov no los mas yom. Tsam ho mob2 Hmoob nyab laj siab nev. Thov ua nej tsaug ntau2345 nawb yag hlob Vaj Pov, koj cov tub rog and tshwj xeeb yog koj cov tub tsav dav hlau.....YES...thank you, thank you and thank you.
Its downhearted to see so many young pilots perished in such kind of lao secret war into laos kingdom forces vs pathel laos armies. Some of them wants to use u, some of them want to use by u. Brave but should actually think twice on these secret or civil war because hmong identity in laos started as an migrants only which makes the difference between local people n hmongs. They gonna relinquished their king maybe supported too by U. S all because of destroying the supply tunnels in lao for viet minh. Win or loose, brave or coward, its another say, its abt their own future that too affect laos hmong too. Fight of land, property and wealth belong to people and nation or king began at laos too. Greed or humble? Its own's destiny depending on what occasions
Ua Nej Tsaug os Cov Kwv Tij Phooj Ywg, uas nej tau muab tas nrho peb Hmoob Cov ( Tub Tsav Dav Hlau ) coj los tso ua ib qho kev nco txog Lawv Suav Daws Txhua Leej Txhua tus rau Peb Hmoob nco ntsoov lawv rau Peb lub siab tas mus ib sim neej tsis ploj nyob rau nruab siab.
I was Raven 45 at Long Tieng for most of 1969. Far too few understand the incredible bravery and resolution of the Hmong pilots. No one anywhere has ever been as dedicated and fearless as they were.
Raven 45....I've just read your book. .....Thank you. ....I was in udonthani where I spend much time. .....have a flying background myself and intensely interested in your history. ..The Ravens......I know the charoen Hotel where you stayed....
An honor to read your story......next year I plan to go Laos long Tieng if possible
We missed these bravery Hmong forever and will never forget them and their involvement in our war.
Thank you for honoring these fallen heroes and the other T28 pilots. They gave the ultimate sacrifice. I'm honored to know that I have two uncles here in this tribute, one that sacrificed all, and a second that is still alive. As a people, we Hmongs can best honor their memories by living our lives to the fullest. Strive to be the best that we can be and never settle for anything less, so the deaths of these fallen heroes along with the 10000 plus hmong heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the battlefield will not be in vain. They died so we could have a better life. Honor their lives by living yours to its fullest potential!
I was young and would have not known these many Hmong heroes and countless others if you had not posted them here. Many thanks to you, Thuy Smith, so that we, the younger generations, will live our lives by reflecting on their sacrifices.
Maj. Ying Lee, Lt. Gnia Tao, and Lt. Teng Moua were my classmates when we were training on T 28 at Water Pump. Great worriors.
Sidney Kahn
u know my father major lee ying.
yes, I knew your father; we spent 6 months together in Udorn. I saw him few times after graduation; he stationed at Ls20A and I stationed in Lima 54.
Mr. Sidney Kahn, do you know if Captain Kham Phui is living. He, who was flying with Lee Lue that day when Lee Lue was shot down. Wish the best for you all. Thank you for your service to the Kingdom of Laos.
Thanks. Khamphiou Manivanh is living in CA; we saw him in September for the former RLAF reunion in TN.
Thanks for posting this Thuy! My Hmong brothers and sisters, ALWAYS STRIVE AND PROSPER!
+Swisher Sweet There is more to come about the Hmong.
Many thanks to Mrs. Thuy Smith for uploading these young brave hmong men who sacrificed their lives for us.
Zuloo Nyen Nyoc It's the least I can do for all the Hmong, Laos, and other minority groups and their families who have sacrificed much. Best to you.
Vim muaj ib cov zoo thawj coj, muaj peb niam peb txiv peb pog peb yawg thiaj muaj peb hnub no. Tears are falling watching this moving tribute. We have the opportunity we have today because of them. Thanks.
Thanks for sharing both in Hmong and in English so we may understand and honor your thoughts as well. Thank you.
God bless everyone..!
Thnx for sharing!!! So amazing to learn about the sacrifices our people made for us to be here. Much respect and never forgotten!!
the hmong soldier on the ground was just as brave... they actually held the vietcong and ho-chi mein trail and stop supply roots in veitnam. I was told that we could’ve won the war but the u.s decided to pull out at the last moment when we had the upper hand....
I don't like wars, but I fought because I have to. I lost many pilot friends (low land Lao, Hmong, American). Sad but no regret (Any time Any Place)
Thuy Smith,Thank you very much for the posting! It was wonderful see all the pilots. I can't imagine they all died.
+Loob Lee There is more to come about the Hmong.
There isn't going to be period in our time when the Hmong have heroes again like in the past when we have Hmong pilots, airports, and a city as big and famous as Long Cheng.
Thov ua koj tsaug tij laug nav npin Vam (Yaj Lee). Koj tseem niaj hnub nrog peb cov over 40 xyoo niaj hmo ncaws pob ua ke. Thov ua koj tsaug thiab qhua koj nawb mog.
R.I.P Pilots
R.I.P Vang Pao
Vang Pao was a great leader.
Thank you, you all are my heroes.
what's the name of the hmong song and the artist at around 8:00 minute mark? nice song.
Tou T Lee I will try to find out and get back to you.
Thuy Smith Outreach International found it..thanks! =)
Thank you for your service! Semper fi.
I am grateful for all of our war heroes.
awesome video
I was little, but i could remember that 9 out of 10 hmong soldiers that were in the cia vietnam war did not come. The one soldier that came home was because wound and couldn't serve.
It is good to show all of you guys in here to memorize you all forever, that you all had working too hard to save all the soldier's lives. With out you guys, then the soldier had to lost more of their lives during this war. We are so regret you all. And we'll remember all of you who brave , work hard to save many lives of soldier forever and ever.
wow. so many handsome young men. i'm so proud of these guys and thankful for all the things they have done.
Please have a moment of silence for our fallen brothers
thanks. my hmong brother n sister u are truly a war hero rip
I wish I had known them back then. so sad
Were we, the Hmong right or wrong to helped the American C.I.A. to fight or to cut off of the Ho Ci Minh Trail? I felt like we got betray.
Well, if you think so. Why are you here. Stop saying that,though.
Saichen Yang why do you feel that way? we came here, we survived and we're thriving as americans. just don't ever forget the sacrifices of our granddaddies.
We were not only there to assisted the US Government fighting against the Communists but defended our Country (Laos) as well so thanks the US Government for assisting us fighting against NVN.
Idk but I wonder about that almost everday
Where is Yeng Lee (nej miss Yeej Lee ) tsis yog yeeb lis nas.
Nco txog Peb Hmoob Cov heroes uas nej tau muaj txoj sia mus pab lub teb lub chaw tiv thaiv peb ib tsoom neeg lub caij ntawd. Pom nej cov duab thiab tej kev nyob thaum ub, ua rau rov nco txog yav hluas thaum ub, thiab khuv xim nej heev li os cov Bawg. Kuv yog ib tug qub tub rog uas ua hauj lwm rau sab radio telegraph operator lub caij ntawd thiab, peb yuav nco nej tej txiaj ntsig mus ib txhis mog.
Laoມົ້ງ😢😢
thanks for posted it in youtube for our young hmong today watching our hmong past histories, what the CIA say today????
hmong heros
So hmong and us are in the same side fighting lao communist is that right
Today so many Hmong people still not understand what cause the 15 years war in Xiengkhoua, Laos. Just because Vang Pao want a lot of US dollars for himself. If he didn't signed the documents of the secret war it would not happen to our 35.000 thousands hmong people lives. Is there any sin for it?
Empty rails; may God bless your souls.
I felt American was just using us to test their cheapest technology. If you go search on RUclips, during the 70s they have already built the best war aircraft than the T28 that flies 10 times faster. Again, if they really want to win the war the could've just attack from South China Sea, but it's all political and I thank them for that. That's why we get to come America.
Of course the Americans used us they are the best at that! If they want to win one atomic bomb we'll end anything?
ໄປໄລ່ຍິງຂ້າ ຊາວ ຊຽງຂວາງ ແຕ່ ເຮົາຍັງມີຊີວິດຢູ່
kids age 8 and above were even recruited...
Kev muaj txiaj ntsig, muaj meej mom rov thoob qab ntuj ntawm peb Hmoob. Cia kuv muab hu kiag ua Hmoob Vaj Pov no los mas yom. Tsam ho mob2 Hmoob nyab laj siab nev. Thov ua nej tsaug ntau2345 nawb yag hlob Vaj Pov, koj cov tub rog and tshwj xeeb yog koj cov tub tsav dav hlau.....YES...thank you, thank you and thank you.
Love your family, your country, and above all --- love God...and you will be fine, men.
khuv xim peb cov pilot ua tau tag sim neej lawm kawg li os
Hlub thiab Tshua txog peb haiv Hmoob zoo.... Ntshe tsis muaj ib zaug ntxiv lawm os....
Kuv tsis tuag vim kuv tsav keej heev, tshaj Lwm Lis lawm thiab ne. Kuv nyom nyuab hoom tis dam ntau lub, kuv lub dav hlau ces ua lub npoos khub poob saum ntuj los, kuv tis nyuab hoom hlais ceg vaj khaum dam ntau ces.
Its downhearted to see so many young pilots perished in such kind of lao secret war into laos kingdom forces vs pathel laos armies. Some of them wants to use u, some of them want to use by u. Brave but should actually think twice on these secret or civil war because hmong identity in laos started as an migrants only which makes the difference between local people n hmongs. They gonna relinquished their king maybe supported too by U. S all because of destroying the supply tunnels in lao for viet minh. Win or loose, brave or coward, its another say, its abt their own future that too affect laos hmong too. Fight of land, property and wealth belong to people and nation or king began at laos too. Greed or humble? Its own's destiny depending on what occasions
Ua Nej Tsaug os Cov Kwv Tij Phooj Ywg, uas nej tau muab tas nrho peb Hmoob Cov ( Tub Tsav Dav Hlau ) coj los tso ua ib
qho kev nco txog Lawv Suav Daws Txhua Leej Txhua tus rau Peb Hmoob nco ntsoov lawv rau Peb lub siab tas mus ib sim neej
tsis ploj nyob rau nruab siab.
Lao😢