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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[email protected] /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.

May God give you the strength you need to get through each day.

I met Hugh at the FCC...remarkable man in a remarkable time. He was legend and will be missed.

As is the case too often, we knew the photograph but not the photographer. The image has deep meaning for many of us in the "VietNam generation", both who served and did not. It was a difficult time that changed our view of the government forever and images like that of the people escaping the rooftop in Saigon are part of the imagery of the times. We are fortunate for Mr. Van Es to have been there and the other places where he applied his art.

THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU GAVE TO THE WORLD OF ARTS

Hugh was a kind man to young photographers starting out and always willing to give advice. He was the life force at the FCC and will be sadly missed by everyone.

What a spectacular life you had Mr. Van Es! Thank you for capturing a bit of history and sharing with us. Take some pictures of the afterlife and send them back! My heart goes out to your wife and sister.

One of the "Greatest" ---may your legacy live on forever! Thanks "America"

REST I PEACE, HUGH VAN ES

Dear Annie,
I am sorry to read about your loss. Your husband's pictures helped us all to see how horrible, dangerous and heart wrenching fighting in a war can be. You will be happy to know that God himself will put an end to war. To see how, please read Psalms 46:9. Almighty God purpose is to bring true peace on earth world wide. Psalms 37:9-11. May God continue to give you comfort.

Father we entrust our brother Hugh to your mercy. You loved him greatly in this life: now that he is freed from all its cares, give him happiness and peace forever. Welcome him now into paradise where there will be no more sorrow, no more weeping or pain, but only peace and joy with Jesus your Son, and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.
May God hold Hugh in the palm of His hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My deepest sympathies.