April 30, 1975: 38 Years Ago

Saigon Police Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Van Long marched to the Marine Monument [seen partially above] in downtown Saigon, saluted, stated "It is finished," then committed suicide, a single shot to the head with a .45. BT

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The saddest day of the year for me.

THE SUICIDES ON APRIL 30, 1975
or
The Black April Day

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RVN Army Major Dang Si Vinh

 
RVN Army Brigadier General Le Van Hung 

 
RVN Army Brigadier General Le Nguyen Vy

 
RVN Army Major General Nguyen Khoa Nam

 
RVN Army Brigardier General Tran Van Hai

 
RVN Army General Pham Van Phu 

 
RVN Ranger Army Colonel Ho Ngoc Ca 

(Shortly before he was executed after requesting to
salute the RVN colors with his uniform on before they killed him.)

& countless more.