From Sea to Service is fundamentally a story of a boy, Marc Nguyen, who made a solemn promise in the chaos of a desperate escape from war. He did not know how, when, or where he could honor the promise, but he was confident that his faith would guide him. The memoir traces Marc's journey as a Boat Person to his improbable graduation from the US Coast Guard Academy and distinguished military career. Throughout his life, Marc is determined to live a life of service and make a difference in the lives of others; however, with few resources, his journey is not clear. Along the way, he confronts apparently insurmountable obstacles, but through a deep faith, he perseveres overcoming the daunting challenges. His story is filled with inspiring instances of grit and determination in the face of intimidating and often hopeless circumstances that can serve as a model for all those struggling with difficult challenges.The narrative documents his struggles as an immigrant child fleeing the war, adjusting to life in America, and fighting against the odds to succeed at a demanding US military academy. Each step of the way, Marc seeks opportunities to 'honor the promise,' and slowly the path is revealed as he proceeds. His Coast Guard career includes serving on several Coast Guard cutters, helping alleviate racial tensions in the Gulf Coast fishing community, and leading a US military delegation to Hanoi. The delegation paved the way toward improved relations between the US and Vietnam, opened Vietnam to global trade, and enormously improved the Vietnamese economy. After retiring from the Coast Guard, Marc continued his efforts to honor the promise to live a life of service. Marc and his wife, Hong, also a former Boat Person, share an abiding commitment to humanitarian service. Their philanthropy has supported numerous causes, and they are deeply involved in medical missions to Vietnam. Their life stories provide a perfect example of immigrant contributions to our country.
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Titel
From Sea To Service
Untertitel
A Vietnamese Refugee's Incredible Journey to Honor His Promise
EAN
9798317808259
Format
E-Book (epub)
Hersteller
Veröffentlichung
26.08.2025
Digitaler Kopierschutz
frei
Dateigrösse
19.07 MB
Anzahl Seiten
248
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