GIA ĐÌNH NẠN NHÂN TRƯƠNG VĂN VIỆT ĐÃ LÊN TIẾNG: "GOFUNDME" KHÔNG LIÊN QUAN ĐẾN NGƯỜI NHÀ ÔNG VIỆT- SAU ĐÓ MỘT NHÂN VẬT (TÀU CỘNG?) TÊN LÀ WILLIAM WONG NGƯỜI TỰ ĐỨNG RA KÊU GỌI ĐÓNG GÓP CHO BIẾT ÔNG TA KHÔNG PHẢI LÀ THÂN NHÂN ÔNG VIỆT VÀ ĐÃ TIẾP XÚC VỚI NGƯỜI NHÀ ÔNG VIỆT VÀ ĐÃ QUYẾT ĐỊNH NGƯNG VIỆC KÊU GỌI VA HỨA SẼ HOÀN TRẢ ĐẦY ĐỦ SỐ TIỀN ĐÓNG GÓP CỦA MỖI NGƯỜI - WILLIAM WONG LÀ NGƯỜI TỐT BỤNG HAY CHỈ LÀ KẺ LỪA ĐẢO TRUNG CỘNG?./-Mt68

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• Fundraising page for slain Sunshine grocer Van Viet Truong shut down

Slain Sunshine grocer Van Viet Truong.

A fundraising page for Van Viet Truong has been shut down after the family of the slain Vietnamese shopkeeper raised the alarm that they were not involved in the campaign, which had already raised $13,000.

In a Facebook post on Tuesday night a woman who said she was a family member of the grocery store owner who died while rushing to the aid of a fellow retail worker said that “our family is aware of a fundraiser” being shared to cover funeral expenses.

“However, our family would like to confirm that we have NOT set up any donation fund, are not calling for donations, and do not authorize anyone to donate on our behalf,” the post read.

“Therefore, we ask everyone to BE AWARE and temporarily refrain from donating or sharing this fundraiser until our family has an official announcement.

“We are only posting this announcement because we do not want anyone to accidentally transfer money to a fund that has not been officially confirmed by our family.

“If in the future our family has any official donation form, we will directly inform everyone.”

Crowds rally in Sunshine in the wake of Van Truong’s death. Picture: Andrew Henshaw

Tributes to Van Truong in Sunshine. Picture: Josie Hayden

On Wednesday, following the post, the campaign was suspended by the organiser.

The organiser, listed as William Wong, had originally said that “Your donation, no matter the size, will be a tribute to a man who proved that a life lived for others is a life that matters”.

He said that “I am not related to Van”, but said that he would “post photos of myself and his family receiving the cheque once this is finished”.

The campaign had raised $13,035 of its $40,000 goal.

He said on Wednesday, however, that “I have been in contact with Van Truong’s family, and after careful discussion, I have decided to close this campaign and issue full refunds to all donors”.

“The family has expressed that they do not wish to receive these funds, and I am respecting their wishes as they navigate their grief and privacy.”

“I sincerely apologise for any confusion this may have caused. Thank you again for your compassion and for wanting to support Van’s family.”

A GoFundMe spokesperson said that people it was not uncommon for “compassionate Australians to launch fundraisers on behalf of others”.

“All donations are safely held by our payment processors until the GoFundMe Trust & Safety team is able to complete our standard checks to ensure that funds can be transferred safely to the intended beneficiary,” the spokesperson said.

“In cases where the family does not wish to receive the donations, GoFundMe will proactively refund all donors.“

Originally published as Fundraising page for slain Sunshine grocer Van Viet Truong shut down

 HỘI MẸ VIỆT CỘNG Ở ÚC CHƠI ĐÒN LƯU MANH KIỂU VIỆT CỘNG VỚI NẠN NHÂN NGƯỜI VIỆT TỴ NẠN TRƯƠNG VĂN VIỆT Ở SUNSHINE MELBOURNE:

MẶC DÙ BIẾT RÕ GIA ĐÌNH TRƯƠNG VĂN VIỆT GỐC VƯỢT BIỂN TỴ NẠN- KHÔNG HỀ LIÊN QUAN GÌ ĐẾN HỘI MẸ VIỆT CỘNG- NHƯNG CHÚNG ĐÃ ĐEM LỰC LƯỢNG HỘI VIÊN ĐẾN BIỂU TÌNH KHÁ ĐÔNG VỚI BIỂU NGỮ VÀ HÒ HÉT ĐÒI HỎI CÔNG LÝ RẤT XÔM TỤ VÀ RẤT BÀI BẢN CỦA VIỆT CỘNG (HỘI MẸ VC VỚI MỐI LIÊN HỆ THÂN CẬN  VỚI TỔNG LÃNH SỰ VÀ SỨ QUÁN VC).

NHƯNG KHI BƯỚC SANG PHẦN VẬN ĐỘNG TÀI CHÁNH ĐỂ GIÚP ĐỠ GIA ĐÌNH NẠN NHÂN "GOFUNDME" THÌ HỘI MẸ VC TẢNG LỜ, KHÔNG THAM GIA, KHÔNG VẬN ĐỘNG ĐÓNG GÓP GÌ CẢ.

CHO NÊN KẾT QUẢ MẤY GIỜ ĐẦU CHỈ CÓ $880 - MỘT CON SỐ RẤT KHIÊM NHƯỜNG SO VỚI CÁC CUỘC GOFUNDME TRƯỚC ĐÂY. CHÚNG TÔI TIN CHẮC RẰNG NẾU HỘI MẸ VC THẬT TÂM, THẬT LÒNG VỚI GIA ĐÌNH NẠN NHÂN THÌ KẾT QUẢ FUNDRAISER ĐÃ KHÔNG BAO GIỜ XUỐNG THẤP NHƯ VẬY CẢ.

CHẮC CHẮN KẾT QUẢ NHƯ THẾ LÀ DO "ĐÒN PHÉP LƯU MANH CỦA HỘI MẸ VC- CHÚNG LỢI DỤNG SỰ KIỆN GIA ĐÌNH NẠN NHÂN ĐỂ PHÔ TRƯƠNG LỰC LƯỢNG, ĐỂ QUẢNG CÁO TÊN TUỔI VÀ DỊCH VỤ THƯƠNG MẠI TÂN TRANG LÀM ĐẸP VÀ PHUN XĂM LÔNG MÀY- CÔ BÁC TỴ NẠN NHÌN VÀO TẤM HÌNH BIỂU TÌNH CỦA HỘI MẸ VC SẼ NHẬN RA ĐÒN PHÉP THẢO KHẤU CỐ HỮU CỦA VC./-Mt68

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Hero shopkeeper's funeral fundraiser hits just $880 after alleged bashing at hands of children

Story by Wayne Flower

 

Thousands of Victorians may have hit the streets to protest after the death of hero shopkeeper Van Viet Truong, but few have put their hands in their pockets to help his devastated family. 

Mr Truong, who was known more widely as 'Jimmy', died last Wednesday, days after attempting to prevent a robbery from a clothes shop two doors down in Sunshine, west of Melbourne, when he was allegedly bashed by a group of youngsters aged between 12 and 15. 

On Sunday, drum beats and chants of 'no more' echoed outside Brimbank City Council as hundreds rallied for tougher laws against violent offenders following his death. 

But on Tuesday morning, just 16 people had donated to a GoFundMe fundraiser established to cover Mr Truong's funeral costs and provide financial support to his family.

Mr Truong's family has been so devastated by his loss, Victoria Police has repeatedly asked the media not to bother them. 

But when multiple fundraisers emerged on Friday, Victoria Police refused to contact them so that media organisations might promote the correct fundraiser. 

Daily Mail was forced to contact GoFundMe directly, which immediately launched an investigation with its 'Trust & Safety team' for review. 

But the legitimate fundraiser had secured just $880 of a $35,000 target at time of publication on Tuesday. 

A fundraiser for shopkeeper Van Viet Truong, 60, (pictured) has been largely ignored 

The tally comes in stark contrast to other fundraisers in the wake of tragedies, which quickly amass tens of thousands of dollars in under 24-hours. 

Meanwhile a petition on change.org established following the shopkeeper's death was close to hitting 30,000 signatures on Monday. 

'The alleged perpetrators of this vicious crime, a group of youths, have caused irreparable harm,' the petition states.

'And yet, shockingly, some have been granted bail. This sends a dangerous message that such violent acts can be met with leniency. We cannot allow this to be the precedent in our society. Justice demands that all individuals involved are held accountable and face the full extent of the law in court.'

The GoFundMe for Mr Truong called on people to donate 'no matter the size.'

At time of publication, the largest donation sat at $100.  

'(It) will be a tribute to a man who proved that a life lived for others is a life that matters. It will show his family that the community he loved and protected is standing with them,' the fundraiser states. 

'Van represents the best of the Asian community in Australia. He did not deserve to lose his life doing the right thing. Please share this campaign with anyone who believes in the power of community and kindness. Van Viet Truong was a hero. Let's honor his sacrifice.'

The sad tally of a fundraiser sat at under $1000 on Monday morning 

Community members lay flowers on Sunday at the entrance to a local grocery store following the death of its owner, Van Viet Truong. 

Community members rally outside the Sunshine Library on Sunday following the death of Van Viet Truong

On Sunday, the crowd, dressed in white, gathered outside the Sunshine library to demand 'safe communities' and 'stronger laws'.

'Hold murderers fully accountable' and 'Adult Crimes, Adult Times' banners were spotted throughout the crowd.

The rally, held just metres from the deadly alleged assault, drew in a large contingent from Sunshine’s Vietnamese community.

A separate crowd of dozens of people gathered outside Mr Truong’s grocery store to pay their respects.

A minute’s silence was observed 'in memory of Mr Viet, for his bravery'.

Last week, traders claimed Victoria Police had all but abandoned them in the face of the young thugs lurking outside their doors and terrorising the neighbourhood.

'This place is called Sunshine, but maybe it should be Darkness,' one trader said.

'We need more security or police to help Sunshine better. Make the people not scared ... please the government, help Sunshine get more better and more police to come.'

Van Viet Truong is seen on CCTV (near, white circle) in the moments before he was allegedly assaulted

Parts of the alleged attack had been caught on CCTV cameras

On Wednesday, the Daily Mail spent several hours along the bustling shopping street and did not observe a single police officer or marked police vehicle.

Despite Sunday's rally advertised as being non-political, speakers there called on the community to take their anger about what happened to Mr Truong, and their opinions on the effectiveness of the state's bail laws, to the ballot box at the state election in November.