"The Vietnamese Buddist Association in Hawaii wishes to express its deepest gratutude to each and every one of your for having rescued 82 Vietnamese refugees on May 26, 1982 in the South China Sea, and for saving their lives. We realize that words are not adequate to express our gratitude on behalf of the Vietnamese people to you. So, please accept our sincerest and heartfelt Mahalo to you."
Ven. Thich Tri Hai, Pres. VBAH


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