Took me me a while to accept that knowing Vincent was a happy accident in my life that wasn't meant to last. Vincent wasn't just a friend. He was like family. And he treated us — his friends — like family. I chose Vincent to be one of my groomsmen and he made my day by showing up at a time of his life when he was traveling and often out of town. He left his mark and we will always have him in our memory.

Vincent, you will be so deeply missed. You were such a sweet soul. Always bringing laughter and smiles. Your spirit will always be with us and you will never be forgotten.

Dearest couz, I’ll always remember our talks, it’s never a dull moment of laughs, we can’t wait to talk about our quirky day… a few minutes to hours.. Tampa, was your happiest moments, I love hearing about your adventures, the fun activities, learned about salsa dancing, reading your partner’s movements, whether you can dance well or not, aerial (that’s shits hard), about Monty, how to hold him. Now you can fulfill your the rest of your dreams, go wherever you want to go. I feel your  presence  next to me sometimes… I get the warmth that’s it’s you. You’re ok, I’m ok, I know now you’re protecting me, watching over all of us. I miss you so much, your voice our funny videos… as we always say to each other at the end “I love you couz”

Our deepest condolences to the Tang family. Vincent was such a kind, gentle, and adventurous soul - we were glad to have caught up with him at Randy and Clarisse’s wedding and loved to see how he lit up the room with his energy and smile during the wedding. Our prayers are with your family 🤍🙏

Vincent was a creative and friendly coworker who not only cared about the millions of people who benefited from his craft but also about the people he worked with each day. I remember his genuine curiosity and determination to keep accessibility and intuitive UX design at the forefront of his work. 

Reading through all the memories here, I'm happy to know that he was surrounded by so many loving friends and family.

One of Amy's birthday dinners with Davindra, Vincent, Amy, Luis, and Jona

Peachtree Road Race expo in Atlanta with Paola, Vincent, Amy and Jona

Halloween salsa / bachata dance event with friends: Erika, Amy, Jona, Vincent and Paola

California friend trip...capturing our album cover art for our band that didn't exist with Erika, Davindra, Charlton, Vincent, Amy, and Jona

Nepali food on our Cali friend trip with Amy, Erika, Charlton, Davindra, Vincent, and Jona

The Cali trip bros: Vincent, Davindra, Charlton, André and Jona

Vincent conquering a Cali mountain on our Cali friend trip.

Vincent doing some Cali hiking with friends

Cali trip with friends: top of a hill with a view with Vincent, Erika, André, Jona, and Amy.

Cali trip with friends: Golden gate bridge with Davindra, Erika, Vincent, André, Jona, Charlton, and Amy.

Grabbing some Korean food in Orlando before our trip to California together with Jona, Vincent, André, Erika and Amy.

Amy and Vincent, grabbing dinner together as a thank you to Vincent for helping Amy get hired at Oddball. Really appreciate his willingness to help me break into a new industry! Helped teach me about tech, helped me update my resume, and recommended me to the company. I wouldn't have gotten the job without him!

Holi festival party in Ybor with Erika, Vincent, Amy, Jona, and Rachel

Holi festival party in Ybor with Vincent, Jona, Amy and Erika

Adventure course for Vincent's birthday - Jona, Daniel, Vincent

Beach day with the crew!
Vincent, Aditya, Amy, Jona, and Erika

This picture was taken during the first day of Civo Navigate 2023. I stumbled up on Vincent after he spoke with Steve Wozniak! When he showed me Wozniak as a connection on LinkedIn, he exclaimed "Man, I made it!". His glee was contagious! He told me the whole story on how Charlton and him met. I basically got the origin story of Tampa Devs before their panel the next day.  Eventually, we met up with Charlton and my friend Nicolas. While Vincent and Charlton worked on their slides, I took the you see now.

 I have been introduced to plenty of mentors and opportunities because of Tampa Devs, so I owe gratitude to these 2 founders. I even have his name tag from the event when we accidentally swapped them. He told me to keep it haha. Now, Vincent's free spirit and good humor will be missed.

His turn to sit on my knees lol... My last time seeing him in person though we talked on the phone often, even just days before his passing.  I wish he could have seen Oklahoma with me, but he's able to see it all now and be there for those he loves from heaven, where he is in complete peace and joy, forever.

Vincent's huge genuine smile as we goof off to show our brotherly love when my friends wished me farewell as I moved back to Oklahoma.

Vincent & Paola did an impromptu bachata dance in the middle of Busch Gardens.  He was so sweet to her and unashamed of his relationships.  He had mad dance skills too.

Our Busch Gardens Halloween trip was so fun & memorable

Us all exhausted and dehydrated at the Grand Canyon (except Amy because she's a robot built for running, who needed more exercise after reaching the top) being glad we weren't alone in our suffering.  I know he will cheer all his loved ones on from the dimension in heaven where he sees us, even if we cannot see him.

The man Vincent who united us all together, being the middle.  He deserves much more honor than just giving some photos, but I hope those who love him can see his smiling face & feel warmth through it.  He is still alive in our hearts and another dimension.  💙

Vincent & I wearing our chubbies swim shorts like we're going swimming in the GC where there is zero water

Thank you for building an awesome community that looks out for everyone involved in technology. Always appreciated you taking the time to catch up at your MeetUps.

Vincent's Captain stance, my Nacho Libre stretchy pants pose, & Ailena's mixture.  Beholding the giant hole in the ground.

Sharing a small bed w the bros on the Grand Canyon trip.  Dog pile

Vincent found the perfect bed.  He could always nap on command—another awesome skill among many he had, that I cannot do.

The embodiment of friendship, adventure, and style.

Vincent joining me in being one of the Stooges, doing the Owen Wilson "wow" with our amazement of the Grand Canyon

Becoming one with nature and weird faces.  I think he mastered the Blue Steele

He was/is a true reflection of friendship

The most style swag the Grand Canyon has ever seen or will ever see

Partner in crime.  Vincent was always up for a challenge when I had crazy ideas, like climbing on the roof in the middle of the Grand Canyon

Selfies of selfies.  Friends like him make the memories in pictures, make experiences worth having and motivate to do more in life for others and be the best we can with love in our hearts.

Vincent joining me in clowning with his big genuine smile.  Without friends like Vincent, Universal wouldn't even be as fun or memorable

Such a fun memorable time with some of the best friends I've ever had at a place I always wanted to visit

The most important feature at Universal, the nap bench

Is trying to do the Zoolander Blue Steele with our butter beers

White themed Latin dance night.  Vincent looking super fresh

Red Latin dance night.  Matching colors and matching glasses.  I loved being able to let him wear my jacket because he needed something for the event

He did this with me to make me feel better because I can't grow a mustache still in my 30s

OBITUARY

Vincent Luen Wai Tang

February 18, 1991 – August 28, 2025

Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park

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