Friday, May 27, 2011

Vietnam Interview

How did it feel hiding in your village?
It was scary.  My mother told us to stay inside all the time because she said outside was not safe.  I didn't like it.  I didn't know where my father was most of the time.  I was always nervous and afraid.  The noises were unlike anything I had ever heard before.

Do you know where your father is now?
In heaven.

Do you remember how he died?
No, but I can remember when.

When did he die?
He died when there was an attack on my village.  Outside of my house it sounded like a nightmare, and the last thing I heard from him was my mother's name.

How did your mother handle your father's death?
She was very depressed, but she knew that because he was gone we weren't as protected, so we left our village and moved to where our family was.