Birth date: Dec 25, 1936 Death date: Apr 22, 2020
Lien Hong Ton Nu entered Buddha’s Heaven Gate on April 22, 2020 at the age of 84. She was a devout Buddhist and an altruistic person who followed Buddha’s teaching and loved to listen to Dhamma talks. Lien was a loving wife, and Read Obituary
In loving memory of our mother,
Mom was such a wonderful mother. We miss her so much and we think about her every day. We can clearly see mother’s smiling face in our mind every time we think about her. It is certain that this memory will never go away!
Mother cares for us a lot. She always tells us right from wrong and do the right things. She backs her words with actions, not just talk. She smiles when we visit her and go crazy to cook tons of yummy foods for us. When it’s time to leave, we always get loving hugs from mother, tears from her eyes, leaving us with the feeling of a mother’s loving bond that cannot be broken. Even in the afterlife! We can’t believe that those experiences are only live in our mind now.
We reflect on mother and know that she lived a very happy life. There is no bad memory of mother as she is always happy and never complaints. She is bright and also adventurous. Mother was willing to try new fun activities like basketball and jet skiing. During one visit to Florida, we went jet skiing with mother. She was happy to get a ride on the jet ski knows that it’s risky fun from watching us ripping up the sea waters. To our surprise, after many high speed runs, hard cornering, complete with several wipe outs, landing her in the water, mother was laughing like crazy and wanted more. But sometimes, with a gentle reminder to let her enjoy a few minutes of wind in her face before going for another involuntary “swim.” That was good times and some great memories!
Mother taught and cared for us in many ways to enable us to become better individuals today. Her positive impacts on our lives are priceless. We are lucky to have such a wonderful mother. We forever appreciate mother and she will always be a part of us!
Thank you mother for everything that you do! Rest in peace mom!
Love – Bao, Huong, Brandon, Taylor, and Punkin.
Má thương kính nhớ,
Còn đây mãi những lời yêu thương của Má dành cho con. Cám ơn Má luôn dặn dò nhắc nhở con giữ gìn sức khỏe để lo cho gia đình. Con luôn ghi nhớ.
Ở nơi nào đó, con nhớ Má thật nhiều cầu mong Má an vui và thảnh thơi mãi mãi về sau.
Con của Má
Hạnh
"In dedication to our loving Grandmother"
I have been collecting celebratory cards from all of my relatives for over a decade now. I sorted the ones that were written by Grandma and Grandpa. When I started reading through all of them, I realized there was one thing that they emphasized the most. That they love me and miss me very much. Even though I wrote her back expressing those same words, I wish I could have had the chance to say it once again in person.
The unconditional love Grandma shared with all her kids and grand kids is immeasurable because she asks for nothing in return. When I know she does not have the financial means to give, she still gives with extra love through her company, her cooking and her loving words. It is never too early or too late to reciprocate to her that we will always care for her no matter where we are in life or how we feel in the moment.
I hope we can all rejoice in the beautiful life Grandma lived and the legacy she left for us. In her words I can imagine it is nothing but kindness because she has demonstrated it throughout my life. Many tears will be shed, and we may get lost moving forward. However, I know that Grandma is forever by your side, supporting you, cheering for you and praying for your well-being. I will cherish these cards as they hold a warm place in my heart.
I appreciate what everyone has done for each other.
Stay safe! Love, Andrew.
"My loving memory of Grandmother from Anthony"
This is a very small story and may not hold much significance to others, but I will share it nonetheless.
Many years ago on one of our Florida trips to visit Grandma and Grandpa, our family would stay for weeks. Being the growing teenager that I was, I grew bored quickly and remember having a sour attitude for a good portion of our vacation.
One day Grandma and mother asked me to take care of the dishes, and I was, admittedly, very reluctant to do the job. I don’t fully remember exactly what she said, but Grandma made a comment in Vietnamese about my insubordination.
I didn’t think anything at the time, but as the years passed, I have had the opportunity to hear stories of the family’s past; fleeing from Vietnam, struggling together to make a living, and producing the success they have now. It was then, I understood the weight behind Grandma’s words.
The lifestyle that was lived by everyone is very different from what the children have nowadays, and we never have had to struggle as much as the older generation has had to. And tried and true, struggle begets growth. That is what I have always admired of the older generation.
As small a comment that Grandma made to me back then, it was one of the many starters of my personal growth and I still remember it to this day. I am spoiled beyond belief for living a life my mother, her sisters and brothers, and my grandparents never had; on top of that, Grandma, alongside my Aunts and Uncles, would always support me with generous gifts year after year, despite not having much to give. I will never forget that.
Thank you everyone for your kindness. Thank you Grandma for raising such fine children. They will miss you, cry for you, at times ask you for advice from wherever you are, but they will be just fine. They are all strong individuals, just as you were.
Thank you for being my grandmother.
Love, Anthony
Our loving memories of Mother from Bich, Halle, & Todd.
When we reflect on the wonderful life Mother lived one constant thought is always with each of us; the love and devotion to her family. Nothing was more important to her than family and she was blessed with a large, caring family. So many of our memories centered around the times we spent together for holidays, family visits, and vacations.
Anytime we were together you could see the joy and happiness in her eyes just to have her family around. She did not care where we all were located; just being together was enough. The times spent preparing and eating meals, playing cards, and just sitting around telling stories fulfilled her life. In recent years there were many family vacations which included Hawaii, Mexico, and Vietnam.
Hawaii allowed her to enjoy walking on the beach and watching the grandchildren play in the sand and ocean. I remember Mother laughing at Halle during the family Luau because Halle was so delighted to see the funny hula dancers. You could always know when Mother was happy because she laughed with not only her smile but her eyes as well. These family trips allowed her to enjoy her favorite pastime of just being together.
Mother will also be remembered for her kindness. I have a few personal memories to share. The first time I met Mother was Thanksgiving holiday in 1994. Bich brought me to Florida to meet her family. I was very nervous but Mom graciously made me feel welcome with her kindness and hospitality. This was also the first time I had traditional Vietnamese cuisine and I believe she was thrilled I could eat an enjoy all the dishes she prepared. Many of these fond memories of Mother involved the preparing and eating of meals as a family. I was always amazed at the variety and flavors of the food she prepared. Mother could never understand why I would eat all my pho broth prior to consuming the noodles and meat. She wanted to add additional broth to my bowl just when I was ready to eat the perfectly soaked noodles. She would just laugh at me and shake her head; silly man.
Another great memory of Mother was when she came to London a few days after Halle was born. Mom and I decided to give Bich some quiet time alone at home to rest. We packed Halle up in her buggy for a walk in Regents Park. I can still see the happiness on her face as she pushed her new grand daughter through the flower lined paths of the park. This was a special moment both of us as she enjoyed the newest member of her loving family.
Mother always put her family first and continued to care for her children throughout her life. She was the first to help out when a new grandchild was born, anyone was ill or injured, and anytime someone just needed help. Providing care and support to her family made her happy. Mother lived a full, happy life and will be deeply missed. We will all remember her love, kindness, and devotion to her family and these memories comfort all of us.
We love you.
