In Loving Memory of Raymond Trinh

Hi,

 

My name is Harry Trinh - Raymond's son.

 

Yesterday morning, we as a family had our biggest wake up call. Around 4:15am, as my dad was getting ready for work, he fell down the stairs and was rushed to SF General. The suffered two massive heart attacks and was announced deceased around 6:15am.

 

My father was born in Haiphong, Vietnam. At the age of 10, he lost his father. Fleeing from a communist country to try to come to the States was one of his hardest tasks in life - which ultimately led him back into living in China up until his early 20's - he finally had a sponsor to come to the US. Coming to a new land, he had little to no money in his pocket. He worked for a few dollars an hour in construction and automotive to Columbus Salami, now ending his career with Muni. His life as of these past few years consisted of working 5am-1pm, picking up my mother from work everyday, prepping and cooking dinner to serve his family - this was his definition of "the American dream".

 

Growing up I always thought I'd have my dad around to see me get married, have kids, etc. This sudden tragic loss in our family is devastating. He was my superman. Anything he does in life he can conquer. He was a man that was always up for helping people, feeding people, and putting smiles on faces. If any of you reading this who have met him, you can attest to that.

Thank you so much.