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For Mr. Voeu Heng some things are worth waiting for — even if it takes 84 years. Mr. Heng and his family emigrated to the United States from Cambodia in 1981. He fled the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia with his wife and five children. His family lost their entire life savings and status. The family settled in Jefferson City, where he said there were very few Cambodians at the time, and his family had no money and few possessions. He obtained a job working for Sam Cook at Central Bank. He did anything he could to help out, including yard work, serving, cooking, cleaning, and driving. Mr. Heng retired from Central Bank in 2010. Throughout his life, Mr. Heng admired Rolex watches and it became his lifelong dream to one day own one. In 2008, prior to his wife’s passing, she told her husband to buy the watch he always wanted. But Mr. Heng was too focused on saving money and providing for his family. However, he never forgot about the watch. In 2021, at 84 years of age, Mr. Heng had saved enough money to finally purchase a Rolex timepiece. LIFETIME Dreamof a
We are tremendously honored to help Mr. Heng fulfill his lifelong dream. Despite the fact that Mr. Heng was still beaming from the excitement of his new watch, an unmistakable joy overtook him when asked about his family. He wanted to make it known he had 5 children and 15 grandchildren, an obvious source of pride for him. Just like the experience of finally getting his watch, that moment was priceless. Congratulations to a great man and a wonderful family. Enjoy your new Rolex Datejust, Mr. Heng, you have certainly earned it.
Mr. Heng and his family in Thailand refugee camp in 1980.
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