The Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) has removed a large stone plaque erected by former Vietnamese refugees at their one-time camp on Galang island, Riau Islands province. The monument was dismantled at the request of the Vietnamese president on the grounds that it was offensive to Vietnam. ( Jakarta Post, 20/06/2005)]]>
In appreciation of the efforts of UNHCR, the Red Cross and the Indonesian Red Crescent Society and other world relief organizations, the Indonesian government and people, as well as all countries of first asylum and resettlement. We also express our gratitude to the thousands of individuals who worked hard in helping the Vietnamese refugees. - OVERSEAS VIETNAMESE COMMUNITIES 2005.]]>
"In commemoration of the hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese people who perished on the way to freedom (1975-1996). Though they died of hunger or thirst, of being raped, of exhaustion or of any other cause, we pray that they may now enjoy lasting peace. Their sacrifices will not be forgotten. - OVERSEAS VIETNAMESE COMMUNITIES 2005."]]> ]]> ]]> "Vietnamese Boat People Monument of Gratitude

City of Vincent

In memory of the Vietnamese refugees who perished in the exodus since 1975

- October 2013 -

Anh Nguyen MD MBBS President - Vietnamese Community

Coral Lowry - Designer Artist"

Left Side Inscription:

"City of Vincent

This monument is dedicated by the Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MHR (former Mayor of the City of Vincent) on 27 October 2013

Back Inscription
City of Vincent

[Inscription in Vietnamese]

This Vietnamese Monument of Gratitude is erected by the joint efforts of the Vietnamese people of Western Australia and the City of Vincent.

27 October 2013"

Right Side Inscription:
"City of Vincent

This plaque commemorates the official opening of the Vietnamese Monument of Gratitude on 27 October 2013

Mayor John Carey
Councillors

Matt Buckels Emma Cole Laine McDonald Joshua Topelberg
Julia Wilcox John Pintabona Roslyn Harley (Deputy Mayor)

Chief Executive Officer John Giorgi JP"]]> "IN GRATITUDE
To The Government And The People Of Australia For Their Gracious Reception To The Resettlement Of Vietnamese Boat People In Australia

In Remembrance Of The Vietnamese Boat People Who Lost Their Lives Escaping From The Communist Regime In Search For Freedom

Vietnamese Community In Australia - Victoria Chapter

28 November 2010"]]>