I was privileged to take part in a screening of Meredith College alumnae Camden Watt's film Abandoned Allies last night and I must say both the story and panel afterwards were very moving. The Montagnards are intelligent people who fought bravely alongside us. They endure to this day mistreatment in the Vietnam region and difficulty with immigration.

I hope our congress and our incoming Secretary of State John Kerry can foster better treatment and immigration policy of persecuted Montagnards, and really all peoples who struggle for a better life in their own country or America. It shouldn't take decades and mountains of paperwork to join the rest of your family in America. Especially if you learn english and contribute positively to the community.

http://www.abandonedallies.com/

The Montagnards are very good people and very brave. They came to our country the right way...LEGALLY and work very hard for their citizenship.

Not totally true. Many are still here illegally. Have you seen the history test to become a citizen?

Funny you guys/girls know so much but I actually see these people on a daily basis and no they still struggle with "racism" in this country. Get over yourself. You have no clue.

why would anyone call him specifically illegal. It says in the article the group working to get him here got papers for him. Many "right-wingers" are military and should know that the montagnards were allies of the U.S during the Vietnam war. Let go of your bigotry of those with different political views than your own. It is about a man reuniting with his family. endlessnameless January 30, 2013 9:28 a.m. Report abuse

I KNOW the man. Its my GF uncle. LOL

Vinyl... that was not only uncalled for but not true. I have only met 1 Mantagnard thus far and he is a very dear friend. I lean as far to the right as I can w/o falling over. LOL

Ive been with my Martagnard GF for over 8 years. I see the looks and comments they get.

The Montagnards are indeed very good people. I have no problem helping them. They helped me and many other vets during the Vietnam War.

The Montagnards are great people. Although most may receive government assistance when they first get here, the ones I know strive to support themselves, buy houses and assist their communities. They're hard workers. They deserve our thanks for helping the US forces in Vietnam 40 years ago. Many suffered greatly after the war was over. Many were (& still are) persecuted for their faith in Christianity. They fit well in the melting pot.

This is exactly the kind of people we need to help, historical allies of the US who helped our troops and deserve our assistance in return. What horrors this man has had to experience, and I'm delighted for him and his family that they will be reunited shortly! We are very lucky we don't have to experience such difficulties as this man has had to overcome. Good Bless the Eban family and those who worked hard to make this reunion happen!

why would anyone call him specifically illegal. It says in the article the group working to get him here got papers for him. Many "right-wingers" are military and should know that the montagnards were allies of the U.S during the Vietnam war. Let go of your bigotry of those with different political views than your own. It is about a man reuniting with his family.

Vinyl... that was not only uncalled for but not true. I have only met 1 Mantagnard thus far and he is a very dear friend. I lean as far to the right as I can w/o falling over. LOL

There is a strong "spirit" of division in our country today that seeks any way possible to divide us and separate us from one another. What we need is not diversity;we've always had that. What we so desperately need is unity.

I gather from your comments that if we worked together we would differ in opinion on certain things but that we would have enough in common on key principles that our mutual respect would enable us to be friends, *if* we could look pat those differences. THAT is unity.

Most Montagnards are remarkable individuals. They have endured and overcome more than most Americans today can even conceive of. To listen to my friend tell of the adversity he has overcome and to see the light in his eyes when he speaks of his dreams is absolutely inspiring!

I am very happy for the Eban family.

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