This Man’s Spirit Reflects The Best Of America & The Best Of Humanity

He’s just lost his mother. He’s just started college. He’s only lived in the U.S. for eight years. And every American needs to hear this young man’s story.

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Carolyn Silveira

Oct 17, 2012

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