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Lee Lucas (February 11,1960 – February 26, 2021) was born Thao Le in Nha Trang, Vietnam. The only son of a single mother he was sent to a Catholic Military Academy where he received his education. He was only 15 when the war ended and he was separated from his mother and aunt while trying to flee the country. For the next three years he lived, still a boy, fighting for his life and struggling to survive. Over the course of a year, at the age of seventeen, he built a 28’ boat and carried 42 other people to Malaysia; a harrowing journey that lasted four days and four nights. He then lived in a refugee camp for 6 months before being sponsored and finally reunited with his mother in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1979.
Viewing Times
Monday, March 1, 2021
3pm -7 pm
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
9am – 1 pm
Both viewings will be held at the Chapel at Oklahoma City Cremation
807 W. Wilshire Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Bobby Pham says
We all miss you buddy
RIP
Anne Berry says
You will always be our hearts. Your smile and laughter will ring thru our minds. The memories were great and the stories are shared to friends. One of the most brilliant men that walked the earth! I will miss you my friend!
Tri Nguyen says
I was close to him all his life.
I will miss him all the rest of my life.
Diane Grazioli says
Lee I have so many fond memories of you. You always had a story to tell and a plate of food to share. You had a generous heart and whenever I think of you I will smile . We had some great times together over the years and it is so hard to believe you are not with us. May you RIP , Forever in my heart until we meet again
Karen McCaslin says
Thao, you always were and always will be in my heart.
Nate says
Lee you were a good friend and I am happy to have had you as a friend even if not for very long..you will be missed buddy
Thanh vo says
Thao I’ll never forget you, you are my brother I will miss you. Now you are free and will see your mom. 🙏😭
Stan says
Sleep well brother miss you
Thu Vinh says
Thao, we are forever thankful for your helping us to escape Vietnam by boat in 1978. You are always in our mind.
From your cousins in Vancouver
Joshua Yates says
I liked standing next to you, Thao. Standing next to you meant drinks and laughs, big smiles and back pats, tough stories and accountability. I’ll treasure my little bit of time standing next to you. Love from your friend.