By the Tran Sisters | Tran Family History Project | May 2026 A Story of War, Silence, and the Long Road Home INTRODUCTION On April 30, 1975, the last helicopter lifted off a rooftop in Saigon. Among the thousands swept up in that desperate final chapter of the Vietnam War was our father — a South Vietnamese Intelligence officer whose work in Vietnam had defined years of his life. In the chaos of the fall, he departed alongside our brother Hung, leaving behind a country, a fam
The Tran Family History project documents our migration from Vietnam to the USA. We compile narratives, research, photos, and records to share our story, ensuring our family's past is preserved for future generations.