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Kathi Zimpleman's avatar

Thank you, Jane, for sharing your story. Iowa is a better place because of your adoption by a family in Iowa. Your stories make our state a much more rich place to live.

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Chuck Offenburger's avatar

Thanks for your story, Jane. The resettlement in the U.S. of you and all other Vietnamese and Southeast Asians whose lives may have been endangered in your home countries, is one of the great episodes in American history.

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Jane Nguyen's avatar

Thank you for reading!

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Jill D Brosnahan's avatar

What a remarkable journey. Thank you for sharing your story. I vividly remember this event. I am so grateful you are here to tell your story.

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Jane Nguyen's avatar

Thank you.

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Alison McGaughey's avatar

OMG, Jane, I am in goosebumps and tears, both. Those photos moved me. So many miracles and tragedies of timing, and more... I had no idea about the Pan Am crash, (to begin with). Thanks so much for writing and sharing this.

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Jane Nguyen's avatar

I agree the events that transpired are hard to believe.

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Jane Nguyen's avatar

You're welcome.

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Shirley Neary's avatar

I need a Kleenix.🥰Outstanding, story and photos.

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Jane Nguyen's avatar

Thank you. ❤️

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Mary C. McCarthy's avatar

First read of my day, a sad situation with a positive outcome for many. Thanks for sharing your story. It shows the best of humanity.

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Jane Nguyen's avatar

Thank you. That means a lot.

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Julie Gammack's avatar

Thank you, Jane. This is a great way to bring to life the very real stories our Iowa neighbors share!

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