Truc Huynh

Just heard this very sad news. We have a camp in St Albans ME close to one that Truc owned. Only met him several times but he was always gracious, generous and kind. A great loss. Our condolences to his family, loved ones and friends.

I met Truc at King Middle and believe we even attended the Reichi summer Rec program together. Hearing this news felt like a gut punch! Couldnt have happened to a better person, who didnt have a mean bone in his body. Prayers to his family

I am lucky to have had the privilege of knowing Truc and being his neighbor for the last seven years. I first heard about Truc on a phone call when I was considering buying a unit in the association. Somehow I had got the contact info for the previous president, Terry Hand, who had long since moved away, but I wanted to get the low down on the neighborhood. She proceeded to tell me about an owner named T-r-u-c and specifically about the time he held what sounded to me like an absolutely wonderful party on the front lawn, in which he roasted a whole pig on a spit right next to the road. Some of you were there. This happened twice since he bought the condo in 2010, and I hear the meat was cooked medium-rare if not exceptionally rare. Anyway, I was sold, and after five years of casually looking and renting in Maine I bought my first home.

As a typical condo neighbor, I tried to mostly ignore Truc in the first year or so. But as we all know, Truc cannot be ignored. Slowly, his smile and affability drew me in. We became closer in 2018 when we both found ourselves in similar life circumstances. The two of us were very close in age and had been living with a domestic partner for a few years, who were each expecting something more. My girlfriend wanted to start a family and wasnt willing to wait for me to make up my mind. In Trucs case, he was the bigger person and ended it because she wasnt the one and he didnt want to waste a young womans time. So, around the start of the pandemic we found ourselves single and starting to yearn for connection. Given Trucs vibrance I knew he would find someone, though initially he had his doubts (or did he just say that to make me feel better?). The rest is history. Bethany and I had our first date technically earlier, but Truc and Lesleys relationship developed quicker. Even though there was a global pandemic with no end in sight, I could finally see Truc truly in his element and happy. Everyone who knew Truc will remember him for his remarkable enthusiasm and zest for life.

Im thankful for the sense of community and connection he brought to our neighborhood. His social presence will truly be missed. They say in Buddhist philosophy that we are to bow in thanks to the deceased for having reminded us of the impermanence of life. In Trucs case, I am also grateful for his reminder to live life with great spirit and vitality. As one who is naturally introverted and analytical, I am certainly thankful for how he taught me to just go for it. Our thoughts and sentiments are with everyone affected by his passing.

I met Truc through work-- he was exceptional in his profession, as well as in every other aspect of his life. He made you want to do business with his employer, whether Unum or Guardian, and could always be depended upon to resolve any issue. We also became friends-- we are of different generations (I'm a Boomer), but Truc could relate to anyone and was sincerely interested in what you had to say. I will never forget that at the beginning of the pandemic, Truc facetimed me one morning. Working from home, I hadn't bothered with make-up and I remember saying "Truc, why the heck are you facetiming me-- I have no make-up on and look awful. Couldn't you just call?" He said that he wanted to see me, not just talk, to be sure I was OK. That was Truc. Thoughtful, sincere, kind, and generous. I knew parts of what he had done to "pay back and pay forward" to the people of Maine, but reading the tributes to him, realize that I only knew a fraction. The world would be a much better place if more people were like Truc. I'll miss working with you, Truc and am so, so sorry that this tragedy happened. More people will miss you than you could ever guess.

I knew Truc back when he was a PHS scholar participating in USMs Upward Bound Program. He was a bright, energetic, bold and likable teenager, already a leader. Reading now about his care for others, adult achievements and contributions makes me realize how his loss to family, friends, people in need, Maine, and the world is so profound. I offer my deep condolences to all who loved Truc. May his legacy inspire all of us.