Cong Xuan le

Cong Xuan Le, born in the small village of Cau Hai in the central province of Vietnam, had a modest childhood primarily raised by his mother. Despite her lack of education, she sent him to study in major cities such as Hue and Saigon. Cong's exceptional intelligence and academic excellence propelled him through various levels of education, graduating among the top group of his class from Saigon University and Medical School.

Following his studies, Cong relocated to Hue to be closer to his wife, who worked as a high school teacher and to whom he was married for over 60 years. There, he joined the military service as a General Surgeon, dedicating six years to serving his country. After his military tenure, Cong became an Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Surgery at Hue Medical School, affiliated with Hue University.

In pursuit of further specialization, Cong traveled to Australia in 1974 to complete his Urology fellowship. Returning home, he assumed the role of Chief of the Urology Division at Hue University, driven by a passionate dream of enhancing healthcare standards and assisting his fellow countrymen.

However, before his aspirations could materialize, Vietnam fell under a communist government. Cong and his family, becoming boat refugees in 1979, were eventually rescued by an Italian battleship and resettled in the United States in 1981. At 45 years old, with a wife and four children, Cong faced the challenges of a new land and language, yet persevered and fulfilled all requirements to become a licensed doctor in the US.

Cong dedicated his professional career as a Medical Doctor to the State of California until his retirement in 2002. Renowned for his sense of humor and active lifestyle, he had a deep love for playing and watching tennis. On May 11th 2023 he passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy of four children and seven grandchildren. Cong served as the cornerstone of his family and was esteemed as a model citizen within his community. His presence will be profoundly missed.

Forever in our hearts …