Vietnam Refugee Becomes U.S. Navy Captain

[edfromchowderheads]

"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.

[MrTropics]

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

[GONZOFAM]

I've worked with Captain Le. Awesome officer.

[cplunajr]

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

[paulflores]

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

[ben_castle]

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

[biggold]

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.

[Sovereign_Citizen_LEO]

...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.

[trivo]

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

[USAIRFORCE]

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!

[thttify]

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.

[DevilDog-trkf]

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.

[erictoniaschwab]

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

[boblewin]

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

[michaelhiggins]

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.

[jerrymessier]

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.

[tranimal]

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.

[harveymontgomery]

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.

[Mrosh]

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

[rickg]

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