Vietnamese Boy’s Father Died In Workplace Accident Shortly After Grandma Passed Away
Most of us probably started being independent — washing our clothes, cooking our meals – when we’re approaching our 20s.
But for Dang Van Khuyen, a young boy in Vietnam, independence was something that he had to acquire when he was just 10-years-old after his grandmother and father passed away within a “short period”.
Lived alone with his grandma while father worked in the city
According to China Press, Dang was single-handedly brought up by his grandma in Tuyên Quang province, Vietnam. His mother had passed away when he was much younger.
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Dang’s family faced financial difficulties and could only afford to attend school with the help of government subsidies.
His father works in the city and would send money back whenever possible.
Grandma & father passed away within a “short period”
Dang’s life started taking a turn for the worse when his grandma passed away as a result of old age.
After a “short period”, Dang reportedly received a call while he was in school informing him that his father – a construction worker – had died in a workplace accident.
The passing of both family members left the 10-year-old alone without anyone but himself to depend on.
Leaves father’s coffin under the house
After learning about his predicament, Dang’s form teacher forked out S$588 (10 million dong) so Dang could bring his father’s body home.
After performing the necessary rituals, Dang placed his father’s coffin underneath their old and tattered house.
Grew his own vegetables & started being independent
Despite losing both family members within such a short period of time, Dang wasted no time wallowing in sorrow. Instead, he picked himself up in no time and started leading a self-sufficient life.
Dang continued attending school and even grew his own crops to feed himself, reports China Press.
Other families reportedly offered to adopt him but Dang respectfully declined and insisted on being independent.
Dang’s teacher would, however, pop by his house every now and then to help with his daily chores.
There are still things only a family can provide
Though Dang is as independent as they come, there are still many things only a family can provide, such as unconditional love.
We hope Dang’s tragic tale will help others realise how lucky they truly are, and will learn to cherish their family members more.
Feature images adapted from China Press and Facebook.
