Iu Mien - Yienfou Saechao's Story: In Memory of Foupou Chian Saechao (02/14/1955 - 05/27/2025)

Описание: Remembering:
"It is with profound sorrow, yet immense gratitude for life extraordinary lived, that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Foupou Chian Saechao. He departed this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy defined not by what he acquired, but by what he selflessly gave - a lifetime sacrifice poured out for his family and his cherished Iu Mien community.
His journey was one marked by courage and unwavering commitment from the beginning. Born in Laos, his life took a dramatic turn when conflict arouse from the Lao civil war - Secret War in Laos during the Vietnam War. He made the perilous decision to escape from Laos to Chieng Saen, Chiang Rai, Thailand when the communist was arresting American supporters, only to demonstrate the depth of his love and duty by courageously returning to Vientiane, Laos to rescue his father, Chaola. This act of profound bravery and filial devotion to his family set the tone for his entire life.
His journey of service did not end when he reached America; it transformed. Foupou Chiane Saechao was the embodiment of selflessness. His life was a continuous act of putting others first - his parents, his wife, his children, his brothers and sisters, and his entire Iu Mien family. He measured his success not in personal gain, but in the well-being of those around him and the strength of the community he cherished."

Source: Flyer from his funeral and burial service on June 11, 2025, in Redding California.

Special thanks to Cousin Yienfou Saechao and her children for providing some old family photos and allowing me to produce this chanting audio, by E-Yoon (Frank) Lee onto YouTube to share with the Iu Mien community!

Edited/Produced by: Kouichoy & Chaylium Saechao
Oakland, California
August 10, 2025