Stan has fulfilled a vital role in connecting the Vietnam Swans to the history of the Vietnam Football League. Stan played with 2AOD in 1967 and 1968, and has been a driving force in keeping Veterans who played in the Vietnam Football League together over time. As a result, Stan had access to a large trove of historical photos and records. He’s written extensively on the topic and has been an incredible resource for the Vietnam Swans to learn about the history of footy in Vietnam.

Stan is also highly active in supporting charities in Vietnam, including Water Safety Vietnam.

In 2019 (on the eve of awarding Life Membership to Stan), Phil Johns interviewed Stan about his important role with the Swans and in other communities:

The Vietnam Swans are very grateful to Stan’s support and that of his wife, Sinh.

In 2019, Stan was also recognised for his service to the Veteran community with an Order of Australia (OAM).  You can read more about Stan’s OAM at our announcement of the news.