Hugh Van Es

For Hugh...A man of enormous
courage.As a photojournalist you
covered the Vietnam war and
recorded the most famous image
of the fall of Saigon in 1975.

Hugh...this is for you.

WEEP NOT FOR ME


Do not weep for me when I no longer dwell among the wonders of the earth; for my larger self is free, and my soul rejoices on the other side of pain...on the other side of darkness.

Do not weep for me, for I am a ray of sunshine that touches your skin, a tropical breeze upon your face, the hush of joy within your heart and the innocence of babes in mothers arms.

I am the hope in a darkened night. And, in your hour of need, I will be there to comfort you. I will share your tears, your joys, your fears, your disappointments and your triumphs.

Do not weep for me, for I am cradled
in the arms of God. I walk with the angels, and hear the music beyond the stars.

Do not weep for me, for I am within you;
I am peace, love, I am a soft wind that caresses the flowers. I am the calm that follows a raging storm. I am an autumns leaf that floats among the garden of God, and I am pure white snow that softly falls upon your hand.

Do not weep for me, for I shall never die, as long as you remember me...
with a smile and a sigh.


© Joe Fazio
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jfazio@gmail.com /Joe Fazio,
Beverly Hills, California

Prayers to your family at this time. He gave everyone not serving in Viet Nam the opportunity to see what our loved ones endured. Thank you Mr. Van Es. Many, many of us will always remember your courage.

Sorry for your loss,may you find comfort in the memories of him and solace in the love of family and friends and may the God of all comfort and tender mercies be with you in your time of sadness. 2 corinthians 1:3,4

May God bless you because my Brother was there at that time. He is still with us and RIP.

To The Van Es Family, I wish to express my deepest sympathy, and I hope that this Bible scripture will give you comfort.
John 11:1-44.