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rom The Editor
We live in a beautiful country,
don’t we! Every day puts a smile on
my face when I walk down the main
street. A simple “chào bạn” with a
wave, brings a smile to the locals
face and they are quick to respond.
A European tourist was wandering past my wife the other day while she was
waiting for a taxi, and asked if she would know where he could find a dentist.
He had been walking the streets for hours in the heat. She turned to him and
said “you are really on the wrong side of town” the look of despair flooded over
his face, “My taxi will be here in a moment, I’ll drop you off at the dentists as
it is across the road from where I have to go” she said. Needless to say he was
greatful and accepted the ride. Simple friendly gestures can help others in many
ways, it’s free and it makes you feel great.
ell easter is just about here and the kids are wiating in anticipation for
those elusive easter eggs, this month is also our national day of commem-
oration, ANZAC Day, 25th April. Many local western bars are having a small
service on this special day so check their notice boards for details.
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Last month saw the passing of a Vung Tau icon “Captain Ron”.
Winston Churchill once said ;“I am ready to meet my Maker.
Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting
me is another matter.”
I can just imagine Capt. Ron having the same thoughts, a true
Gentleman and good friend of many local residents in Vung
Tau.
His son David forwarded an email to me and asked I share it to all.
Capt Ron’s memorial service is scheduled for
10 am Saturday 29th April.
Tin Lanh Chapel
164 Ba Co Street
Vung Tau
It will be held in one of the function rooms behind the chapel. The service is
expected to last about 30-40 minutes, after the service we intend to take Capt
Ron’s Ashes out to Vung Tau Bay for his final resting place in accordance with
his wishes. (this arrangement is still work in progress)
We are planning to have a party to Capt Ron’s memory at McCallums on Mon-
day 1st May in the evening – this day would have been his 86th Birthday.
I would be very grateful if you could spread the news to others as I don’t have
email contacts for everyone.
Thanks!
Kind Regards
David K. Wilson
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eep safe and well!!!
ndrew Winterburn
Managing Editor
The MAG online https://the-
magvietnam.com/