Today there will be a remembrance ceremony in honor of General Vang Pao's birthday at Hmong Palace Church, 6625 53rd Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95828.
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| Gift handed out by May Song Vang, GVP surviving wife, at event. (This was signed by Chee Vang, GVP Son) |
Phagna Norapamok General Vang Pao International Holiday First Annual Celebration Sacramento, California.
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| Chee Vang, GVP Son |
The remembrance ceremony was to mark the birthday of General Vang Pao who was born December 8, 1929. A local Sacramento International Holiday committee formed by 15 members, chaired by Tsucheng Vang, are pushing to have congress grant them an International General Vang Pao Day. The International Holiday Committee also have a vision to set up a memorial center for General Vang Pao.
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| May Song Vang, GVP wife |
The ceremony was started by May Song Vang, wife of the late General Vang Pao. lighting a candle. Speakers include Vaming Xiong and Pob Tsuas Thao. Special guest included Ray Thao, founder of the GVP monument, in Chico, CA. The event also included May Song Vang approving the petition for an annual international holiday for General Vang Pao.
The event started at 4pm and lasted until 11pm. People started leaving half way through the night. Mostly due to many speakers taking longer than their 3 minute allowed time. Food was provided but was not served until 11pm.
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| Letter of Support for International General Vang Pao Holiday |
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