Because of You, We Learned to Fly (A Song for Roger – From Learners of Viet-Sky)

You came from far across the sea,
A gentle heart, so quietly.
No flags, no stage, no grand parade,
Just kindness in the steps you made.

You gave your time without a name,
And never once asked for acclaim.
A thousand hours, a thousand lights,
You lit our minds, you changed our lives.


Because of you, we learned to fly,
To speak, to dream, to question why.
Because of you, we saw the sun,
Beyond our fears, we learned to run.
You never asked for anything,
Yet gave us more than words could bring.
With every call, with every smile,
You walked with us the extra mile.


You taught us more than words can say,
To see the world in a kinder way.
Through every lesson, every pause,
We found not rules, but deeper cause.

Your questions sparked a quiet flame,
To know ourselves, not chase a name.
You asked us not just to repeat,
But live with courage, kind and sweet.


Because of you, we learned to fly,
To speak, to dream, to question why.
Because of you, we saw the sun,
Beyond our doubts, we all became one.
You stood behind, so we could lead,
You gave not gold, but what we need.
With humble grace and silent care,
You left your footprints everywhere.

And please remember, wherever you go,
Vietnam will always be your second home.
This land, these skies, this gentle sun,
Hold you close, like you’ve always done.

Though miles apart, we’re never far,
Our prayers reach you through every star—
In wind, in clouds, in rain, in flame,
The Universe whispers your name.

Your smile breaks borders, warms the air,
Your wisdom lights the young souls’ care.
What you have taught—the seeds you’ve sown,
Have changed our lives, our hearts have grown.

So know this truth, both near and wide:
Vietnam loves you, stands by your side.
Our nature loves you, our people do too—
This nation holds a space for you.

We wish you peace, deep joy and grace,
For you, your loved ones, every place.
Because your happiness, bright and true,
Will always be a part of us too.

Thank you—for everything. Final Chorus
Because of you, we learned to fly,
With open hearts and open eyes.
And though we know the time must part,
Your wisdom stays within our heart.
We’ll pass it on, we’ll pay it true,
Because you taught us what to do.
So thank you, Roger, through and through—
This world is kinder… because of you.