AGENT ORANGE - VIETNAM VETERANS
IMPERIAL NGUYEN DYNASTY GIFT - 2007 YEAR OF THE PIG
WIDEST PROMULGATION
To all Vietnam Veterans, Freedom Fighters and Historians of the 21st Century.
Today February 18, 2007 is the "Lunar New Years Day of the Year of the Pig" for all Eastern Countries including Vietnam. Today is a time of great celebration and also the bestowing of gifts on Family and Friends.
I have been asked by the Imperial Nguyen Family of Vietnam to pass on to all Vietnamese citizens of the Diaspora, and also all Vietnam Veterans who fought in the "Cause of Freedom" between the dates August 15th, 1945 - April 30th 1975, the very Best Wishes of the Imperial Nguyen Family of Vietnam.
As well, all Veterans are today awarded a gift designed to draw world attention to the scourge on all Vietnam Veterans of the "poison" Agent Orange.
As of this date: February 18, 2007 all Vietnam Veterans who fought for the cause of Freedom during the (inclusive) period August 15th, 1945 - April 30th 1975, and who are in possession of their Nations Vietnam Service Medal; then they are of this Lunar date Valiantly Bestowed the Imperial Nguyen Family decoration of THE IMPERIAL VIETNAMESE CROSS OF GALLANTRY - (With Gold Star).
The IMPERIAL VIETNAMESE NGUYEN CROSS OF GALLANTRY - (With Gold Star) is the Real, Personal, and Dynastic property of the Imperial Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam, and may be awarded as the Imperial Nguyen Family choose to see fit.
Please note. This gift comes with "strings." It must not be worn on a Medal Bar (rack), but rather higher on the left lapel. It must also be worn with an "Orange" ribbon attached at the apex of the Cross, so as to draw world-wide attention to the plight of Agent Orange, and all who are suffering and dying from this tragic poison. Those Brave men and women already in possession of the CROSS OF GALLANTRY are also awarded this decoration, to be worn with pride as well.
His Imperial Highness Prince Regent Nguyen-phuc Buu Chanh of Vietnam, Duke of Kien Hoa, and Grand Master of the Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam is known to me personally, and sends his good wishes and love to all who receive this message.
I respectfully request that you please give this document, your widest promulgation amongst the Vietnamese community and also the wider (Foreign and Friendly) Vietnam Veterans Community.
With Deepest Respect,
Hau Tuoc Nguyen Phuc Minh Kien CDA
Tân Tây Lan
PS. Please give this message your widest promulgation amongst all Veterans communities.
Thank you.
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THE IMPERIAL NGUYEN FAMILY OF VIETNAM
IMPERIAL DECREE OF FEBRUARY 18, 2007
AWARDING: Anh-Dúng Bôi-Tinh
THE IMPERIAL NGUYEN CROSS OF GALLANTRY (WITH STAR)
TO
ALL VIETNAM VETERANS WORLDWIDE
(August 15th, 1945 - April 30th 1975)
BY THE IMPERIAL NGUYEN FAMILY
(IN EXILE) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: On the most wonderful celebration of the Lunar Year of the Pig 2007, His Imperial Highness Prince Regent NGUYÊN-PHUC Buu Chanh of Vietnam, Prince Regent of the Imperial Nguyen Dynasty, and in complete agreement with the Sacred, Most Wise, and Much Honored members of the Imperial Nguyen Crown Council sends greetings to ALL Vietnamese citizens of our Diaspora, spread to all four corners of the World, and to ALL Vietnam War Veterans Worldwide who fought for the Freedom of Vietnam, and wishes one and all a safe and very happy time of celebration on this festive occasion.
BY THE COMMAND of the IMPERIAL NGUYEN DYNASTY OF VIETNAM, and the sacred succession of OUR beloved Imperial Nguyen Forefathers, and Ancestor Emperors, AND acting in pursuit of the cause of the COMPLETE LIBERATION OF OUR FATHERLAND from her modern day communist oppressors, and as of the auspicious date of February 18, 2007.
THE IMPERIAL VIETNAMESE CROSS OF GALLANTRY (WITH STAR)
(Anh-Dúng Bôi-Tinh)
THE IMPERIAL VIETNAMESE CROSS OF GALLANTRY (WITH STAR) which was created by our Beloved ancestor, His Imperial Majesty Emperor Bao Dai on 15th August 1950, is on this day forth lovingly awarded to ALL military personnel (men and women), civilians, armed forces units, and other organizations for valour and heroism, for their service in Vietnam, the Land of Dragons since time immemorial, during the above mentioned dates.
History records that The Imperial Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry (Anh-Dúng Bôi-Tinh), was founded by our late and much loved Emperor Bao Dai on 15th August 1950. However, The Imperial Nguyen Family now decree by these Letters Patent and Brevet, that the IMPERIAL NGUYEN CROSS OF GALLANTRY (WITH STAR) is awarded “retroactive” from the date of the end of WWII; August 15th, 1945.
NOTE: The IMPERIAL NGUYEN CROSS OF GALLANTRY is the Real, Personal, and Dynastic property of the Imperial Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam, and may be awarded as the Imperial Nguyen Family choose to see fit. NEVER, EVER FORGET OR LOSE SIGHT OF THIS HISTORIC FACT.
REASON FOR THIS AWARD:
The Imperial Nguyen Family can no longer sit quietly by while all of the major governments of the world choose to ignore the “POISON” of AGENT ORANGE that was visited on our Fatherland over many years under the guise of “Operation Ranch-hand.” Good and Honorable men and women are dying years before their time due to their exposure to this vile Orange Poison. The Honor of the Imperial Nguyen Family cries out for the young deaths of ALL of these Brave young men and women who are dying many years before God intended to call them.
The Imperial Nguyen Family also cries for the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Vietnam Veterans who are suffering today from the very many PROVEN Agent Orange illnesses.
Eligibility for this Decoration:
(1) Vietnamese civilians and military personnel who satisfy the criteria specified in the award of our own National Vietnam service medal. This includes Press, Red Cross, United Nations, Civilian Organizations and Entertainers.
(2) Citizens of other foreign countries who satisfy the criteria specified in the award of their own National Vietnam service medal; and this includes those Brave French soldiers, Nurses, Aircrew and Navy personell. This includes Press, Red Cross, United Nations, Civilian Organizations and Entertainers.
(3) This award is Tri-Service.
Order of Wear:
THE IMPERIAL NGUYEN CROSS OF GALLANTRY (WITH STAR) is to be worn as follows:
It is NOT to be worn with a soldiers “Medal Rack” (Medal Bar), but rather is to be worn “individually,” high on the left lapel so as to draw attention to this decoration.
The Gold Star Award:
The Imperial Nguyen Family chose to award THE IMPERIAL NGUYEN CROSS OF GALLANTRY “With Gold Star” as the Gold Star is “representative” of the Brave and Gallant suffering of all of those Brave men and women who have suffered from the poisonous effects of AGENT ORANGE. The Gold Star is the Imperial Nguyen Family recognition of the POISON of Agent Orange which MUST be addressed by all Governments concerned.
Emblems:
The Imperial Nguyen Family honorably requests that all individual Veterans who qualify for this decoration please attach and wear a small “ORANGE” bow attached at the apex of the actual cross. This is to pay Tribute and Honor to ALL who are suffering from the effects of Agent Orange, and all who have died of this Poison since the commencement of Operation Ranch-Hand.
Widows and Next of Kin:
The Imperial Nguyen Family honorably requests that all Widows of Vietnam Veterans please wear this decoration (high on their right lapel) on any occasion that they deem fit. Thank you.
This decoration, THE IMPERIAL NGUYEN CROSS OF GALLANTRY (WITH STAR) is a gift from the Imperial Nguyen Family to ALL Vietnam Veterans and their Families. The IMPERIAL NGUYEN CROSS OF GALLANTRY is the Real, Personal, and Dynastic property of the Imperial Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam, and may be awarded as the Imperial Nguyen Family choose to see fit.
BY THE COMMAND OF His Imperial Highness Prince Regent Nguyen-phuc Buu Chanh of Vietnam, Duke of Kien Hoa, Descendant of His Imperial Highness Prince Nguyen Phuc Mien Dieu, Duke of Kien Hoa, the 71st Prince of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Minh Mang, and Grand Master of the Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam.
WE charge that this Imperial Decree be RECOGNISED and RESPECTED by ALL Countries, Governments, Organizations, and Citizens who value and cherish FREEDOM and DEMOCRACY.
SIGNED:
Prince Regent Nguyen-phuc Buu Chanh of Vietnam, Duke of Kien Hoa, Grand Master of the Imperial Order of the Dragon of Annam.
THE IMPERIAL NGUYEN DYNASTY OF VIETNAM
DATED: February 18, 2007 Year of the Pig.
