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Press Release
Contact: Dr. Chiem-Seng Yaangh
(916) 475-2402
csyaangh@unitediumien.org
Honoring Jimmy Phanh, a Mien Hero and Community Leader/Activist
The United Iu-Mien Community, Inc. (UIMC) joins family and friends in honoring and celebrating the life (and passing) of Jimmy Phanh. Jimmy had an enlarged heart condition. He became critically ill on the evening of June 8, 2009 and was admitted to Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento. He passed away on the early morning of June 10, 2009. He is survived by his wife, two daughters (15 and 14 years old) and son (9 years old) as well as his long lost son and daughter.
In loving memory of Jimmy (Wuen Chiem / Kao Tong) Phanh, 1961 – 2009.
As a hero, Jimmy assisted his parents and younger siblings in the escape from Laos to a Thailand refugee camp in 1979. He embraced his role as the oldest son and big brother in caring for and protecting his family members and others in the refugee camp. He worked for the refugee camp medical program, translating and caring for the sick and hungry. Upon arriving in the U.S., Jimmy quickly followed his passion and worked with hundreds of refugees and immigrants in the greater Sacramento area. He worked at the Sacramento Lao Family Community, Inc. as a Career Development Specialist spanning nearly two decades. In addition, many Mien community members know Jimmy as the host of the Sacramento area's weekly Iu-Mien Radio Program funded by the Sacramento City Unified School District.
As a Community Leader/Activist, Jimmy volunteered countless hours towards the progress and improvement of the Iu-Mien community over his lifetime. He was a founding member of the United Iu-Mien Community Inc., which serves nearly 12,000 Iu-Mien community members. Also, he co-founded the successful annual Iu-Mien Student Conference (IMSC) in Sacramento, CA., which promotes cultural affirmation and college education.
Jimmy Phanh was above all a beloved father, husband, brother, son, and friend. Jimmy’s positive spirit, humorous nature, and commitment to the Iu-Mien community will be sweetly remembered and greatly missed.
Members of the media and public are invited to honor and celebrate the life of Jimmy Phanh.
The following is a list of events hosted by family and friends:
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Taoist Ceremony begins at home (early morning at 1:00 a.m.) and opens to the media/public at 9:00 a.m. Viewing at East Lawn Mortuary, 3939 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, CA 95820 from 1:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.).
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Taoist Ceremony continues at home. Public Viewing at East Lawn Mortuary, 3939 Fruitridge Road, Sacramento, CA 95820 (1 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
Monday, June 15, 2009
Burial Service at East Lawn Mortuary: Reading of Jimmy’s life and comments by family members and friends at 9:00 a.m., followed burial at Camellia Memorial Cemetery, 10221 Jackson Rd., Sacramento, CA 95827. Police escorted will be provided.
Memorial fund information: Bank of America, account # 09051-73200 or make check payable to Sandy Teurn and send to the United Iu-Mien Community, Inc. at the address above.
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