Tswv Keeb Hawj Memorial Fund

My Dad, the Scholar

Is fluent in five languages

Hmong his native language and pride

Then Lao, Thai, Mandarin, and English

His education was always by his side

He gave up his education to raise his family

I liked listening to his stories

And I enjoyed asking him questions

Thank you for letting me practice inquires

With mom, you feed a community

He was patient with me and helped me grow

On the first car ride to my first job, was my dad

He took took care of me when I was low

I understood why he knew how to read and write in Hmong, Lao, Thai, and English

I didn’t believe him about Mandarin

Until he started speaking it at our new farmer's market

The mandarin speakers understood him

He couldn’t be bullshitting

My dad humbled me had conversations with me

He always criticized how I drive a car and park it

His handwriting was always pretty

I thought he was writing Chinese characters for fun

They were pretty like his english writing

Like writing, even with fruits he wanted the best of

I’ll miss you and mourn how I can’t ask you now

I hope I can continue to make you proud

May these words make it to you somehow

I will love and cherish your memories, loud!

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Although we initially didn't plan to have a GoFundMe page, some friends have asked how they can donate. We prefer if you can support us during the funeral by giving out water, snacks, cook, and/or clean. However, understand that your time is limited and would accept any donations to support our family during this time.