Miles of Memory: A 1,000km Hike Tribute to the Boat People

On the 50th year anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, I will embark on a 1,000-kilometer hike from San Jose to Westminster’s Little Saigon to commemorate the journey of the Vietnamese Boat People.

My journey is more than a hike. It’s a moving tribute to those who didn’t survive—and a celebration of the resilience and contributions of those who did. Along the way, I’ll share stories from my own journey: escaping by boat, living in Indonesian refugee camps, and starting over in Oakland.

The start date marks half a century since the end of the Vietnam War. I will be hiking for 50 days–one day for every year Vietnamese refugees have lived, struggled, and thrived in America. My path follows the California coastline, echoing the sea-crossings of thousands who fled Vietnam in search of safety, often at great cost.

My goal is to produce a free, public documentary that captures these stories before they’re lost to time and keep the history of Boat People alive for future generations. I invite others to walk beside me, share your experiences, and be part of this living history.

Let’s walk with together.

Support my 1,000 km hike. Help preserve the stories of the Boat People for generations to come.

Here’s how you can be part of this journey:

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for walking this path with me—in spirit, in support, or right alongside me on the trail.