You were always looking for a Mexican to help you out with school work and I was always happy to be there for you. You were an amazing human being and a great fried. I miss you buddy I know we will party together again. 🥳 save a spot for us VIP section. 

Was thinking about you the other day, and had hoped that everything was going well in your life.  Did some research and found out some super unfortunate news.  I'm sorry to have not kept in touch, I miss you.  You were nothing but kind to me and always in great spirits.  Rest in peace.

We only crossed paths a few times but I could tell you were a good guy. The way you carried yourself showed a great sense of humility and humbleness. Although we were just acquaintances, you still smiled as we small talked, shook hands and said goodbye. You won't be forgotten my friend. 

Hey tn,
Sorry it took so long for me to write this. I’m always late, always the last one to txt you hbd - like a month later haha. I miss you, I still see your silly face. Especially the face right after you say something insulting and you’re not sure if i took it offensively. I’m also sorry I couldn’t make it to your service, always so far from you and our friends. But guess what! I’ve moved home, permanently. So now I can always visit you (: going to past memories, birthdays, weddings, and babies. No matter where you go, or where I go, you’ll always be in my heart tn. Love you, forever.  imy.
- lc
p.s. I promise I’ll put your shirt I borrowed like 4 years ago to good use.

Thanks for all the crotch bumps, Thien. You made me feel welcome the moment I met you. Your laugh will forever be ingrained into my memory. Even though we rarely saw each other when we both moved on from BC, I’d have a smile on my face whenever I received a random text, a random ass text, a phone call, a call back, or even a butt dial from you. Seeing you was the cherry on top. I’m proud of you and I’m proud to have known you. 


B&E. 

I always came to you crying but I always ended up leaving laughing and completely forgetting what it was that got me down in the first place. 

My favorite memory was at the Aldgate house and you were trying to cheer me up (again). The usual methods weren't working. Randomly, you said B&E and you told me we should do a B&E. Of course, I had no idea what you were talking about.

So, you pulled up a YouTube video of Dane Cook's standup about B&Es (breaking and entering). In the standup he joked about doing B&Es but not taking anything. Just completely messing with the person. OMG, I just remembered us sitting in your living room laughing so hard; I was in tears. This escalated to more jokes about B&Es and you clowning on me about me doing B&Es and how horrible it would go. 

The night continued with us watching the whole Dane Cook stand-up. I left probably around 4-5am that morning and came home to my parents yelling at me for staying out so late. But what they didn't know was once again you saved me from my own thoughts that would probably have haunted me worse if I didn't have you as a friend.

I love you with all my heart. Thank you for being my friend. I miss you so much. But I know I will see you again. And I bet when my day comes you will fight (even my grandmother) to be the first person to greet me in. In your deep white v-neck, holding one for me too, and then asking me if I am ready to do some B&Es <33

Hey Thien,

I kept this drawing you and Paul Fournier made for me not too long after I had started working at BC. I remember you, specifically, would call me Toucan Sam-I-Am Ma-Ma-monster Jam, for no particular reason at all. We weren’t really friends then, but I felt special because you came up with that ridiculous nickname and took the time to draw a picture depicting it for me. It will be forever preserved inside my box of Boiling Crab memories. Thank you for having been you.

On my first day at Boiling Crab, I vividly remember TN coming in with his white tank top and baggy pants.  I thought he was a customer, so I tried to serve him but come to find out he was there to pick up his paycheck.  Awkward!  Early Sunday morning, while I was headed to 6:30am mass, I saw something rather odd on the hood of my car.  I thought it was a bomb of some sort and actually was too scared to even go into the car.  Later, I realized it was a big loaf of bread.  Apparently, TN had a friend who had left over bread from their bakery and thought it was funny to prank me.  TN, always kept me entertained and was ALWAYS there for me.  I am so very blessed to have met him and he will always have a piece of my heart.  

Thien,
I’ll never forget when you brought 12 live lobsters to my house party lol who does that?  I’m so glad I got to catch up with you for a bit before you left us and it was a privilege to know you. You were always bringing positive energy wherever you were and I’m going to miss that. Until we meet again please watch over us. 

Your friend,
Jojo

My favorite memories are pretty much our entire childhood since we first met in 4th grade. You were my first friend and I will always be grateful for the brotherhood you gifted me with. We drifted apart, but I always cherished the memories we shared. From our competitiveness in playing four square and handball, to our group of friends, DynazT, our middleschool 3v3 basketball team, the "Az-in Dragons" and our attempts at breakdancing, to afternoons and weekends going to your house to play WWF Smackdown, and all the memories in between.  You will always be a part of my life that will never be forgotten. 

THIEN!! I bet you’re drunk right now reading this aren’t ya? You gotta come visit sometimes and let me know if hangovers still exist in heaven. I miss you dude, who am I supposed to get all my news updates from now?! I don’t want to go search for news articles to read, I want to go on your profile and look at all the ones you reposted. Remember that one time you told me you were gonna come study with me and just straight up stood me up? And then remember how you tried to make up for it by offering to buy me Chik Fil A but then ended up showing up two hours late and starving me? Why are we friends again? Just kidding, I’d let you play me like that all over again. Hope you’re practicing your beer pong skills up there though, cause the next time I see you I won’t go easy. Love you dude 💕

Thien, I’m so grateful to have grown up with you and shared so many amazing memories together. You were more than just my cousin, you were my big brother. Even though you’re not here anymore, I know you will be with me forever. 

Hi T ❤️

I don’t know if I can pick a favourite out, but the most memorable moment of our friendship was meeting you that first Coachella weekend a few years back. Driving up from OC with Lynn passed out in the back of the car left you and I talking for the whole duration. We started cracking jokes like we had known each other for yearsss and it was the best first impression. Even though I ended up having to take care of your crazy ass that whole weekend (“Canadian Babysitter”), I wouldn’t trade it for the world and would do it all over again. 

I might live in another country, but will forever be appreciative of the effort you made to wish me a happy birthday, happy Canada day, and the random FaceTime calls. I miss you so bad and can’t wait to frolic with you at Chella again some day. Love you always. 

I honestly don't remember when we first met, I just always knew you as "the Boiling Crab guy" (not to be confused with Jesse, the OTHER "Boiling Crab guy".) It wasn't until working at Din Tai Fung did we became closer and hung out more often. At first it was Din Tai Fung OG XLBs but then we got even closer in our smaller group of Pandas. 

I'll always remember how much you laughed when I first clocked into Din Tai Fung and the name said: Thvy. No one else ever called me that but you! I don't know whos going to be my default date now that you're gone. I guess I'll be the solo 5th wheel instead of us both being the 5th wheels. I'll never forget you staying with me and searching for Annie last year at HARD. Just another example of what an incredibly great friend you were. And how you let me into your Rams house to watch the Superbowl and my team won. Its going to be so different without you Thien, you are so loved and missed so terribly. I know you're watching down on us.  

Thank you for being YOU- loud, funny, selfless, considerate, caring and of course, the life of the party. 


I’ve been trying to think of a particular moment that was funny, exciting or had some special significance but I realized nothing sticks out in my mind more than just knowing you the person. You were the most selfless friend I had. In a lot of ways, you taught me what being a “good” friend was. Seeing how you treated others by putting them first is something I’ll never forget. You lived your life to the fullest and I’m grateful for being a part of it. While I’m going to miss you very much I hope you know the impact you had on me is everlasting. I love you man.

Thien!

Remember how we were awkwardly in the same apartment for days but never met because Jared never introduced us? Ever since then it’s been so great being your friend & roommate. You would take me to all the cool brunch places and we’d go to the farmer’s market and realize we didn’t have cash so we had to search the car for coins to use lol, you would hang out with me when Jared was busy and you always found time to insult & love Henry. We will miss you so much,  Sunday mornings will never be the same without you there suggesting we go eat pho. You’ve brought so much happiness to our lives in your short time on Earth and we are so lucky to have known someone as funny, kind, goofy and bright as you. We love you and will forever be missing you. 

Thien, 
My first memory with you was when we had to see Annie (manager from Dtf at the time) to discuss our test results. Everyone was going 1 at a time but Annie calls both of us in. We’re freaking out and wondering why we’re in trouble but it turns out we got the highest score on the test. We hung out so much that you showed me where to eat healthy and graded my papers when I was in grad school. When I had a rough day, you were always down to hang out. I was single at the time and was going out on dates. I was unsure about two guys and so I told you about them. You told me to give a particular guy a chance but I was hesitant. But I chose to listen to you and went out on a date with him. Fast forward, he became my boy/friend. Every time all three of us would hang out, I would be the third wheel. From time to time we would talk to each other out of the blue and tell each other things that were happening in our lives and about dogs. Next month, I’m going to marry the guy that you told me to give a chance to. I already miss you, your raspy voice, and your Facebook posts about the world. Thanks for being my match maker and an amazing friend. 

Who would of thought Din Tai Fung can produce the best of friends? I’m going to miss always stressing you out at work because I would talk too much and get behind in my section.. but I knew you’d always have my back. I’m going to miss randomly day drinking with you because it’s a beautiful day outside. I’m going to miss our talks about Rihanna being the baddest of them all. The laughter and love you bring to others is unmatched. I know you’re up there drinking it up! Miss and love you. 

Our friendship started over 15 years ago, we were just a bunch of trouble makers, I remember when we used to get into fights w the dai hans and you used to always remain so calm, we asked why you never look scared and you said “ I can’t look scared cause I have to be strong for you guys”, thank you for being a brother to me, you will forever be in our hearts Tn, may the lord take care of you now ❤️

-Cheeby Chris 

Hey, brother. I KNOW you remember when me and you were invited to join the camping trip with David and his dad got so mad at us when I forgot the tent poles. LOL. Yo... my bad.... but still... you can’t tell me that trip wasn’t what started it all.  As soon as we got there you tripped out over seeing a bear! Yeah yeah I know you tell that story different, but we remember it the same -  just a few  kids mackin’ and hangin’! Love you, big bro. You’ll always be in my heart.

Hearing about your loss has deeply saddened us, but we know that this is far from what you are going through right now. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your family.

OBITUARIO

Thien Hoang Phan

18 enero, 1987 – 4 agosto, 2019

Harbor Lawn-Mt. Olive Mortuary & Memorial Park

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