Little did they know what awaited them: “We were so happy when we stepped onto land again” - Jonah, 2

June 02, 2025

Rich Homeres and Bobbi Hamlyn

We’ve been sharing the dramatic story of how 17 people, led by Jonah and his brother, escaped South Vietnam on a tiny homemade boat after the Communist takeover. Last time, we left off with these weary escapees landing on an island, thinking they were free—only to discover they’d reached Cambodia instead of Thailand! Gunmen quickly seized them and threatened to shoot. Listen to Jonah explain what happened next…