Thank you for your next great post, and for finding these details. I have always wondered who (a Parisian) bought George his ticket. One of the main lessons from Opapa’s stories is that one person’s offer of help can make a difference. Yes, systemic change is needed, and yes, ‘it takes a village’, AND each of us has the power to help and change the course of someone else’s life. He was always grateful to many people -- often unnamed-- who helped him.
I always remember him talking about the man in line at immigration who lent him hundreds of dollars in cash to get through customs. I didn't remember him talking about Paris very much. What else did he tell you? He mentioned a Parisian who bought his ticket for him? I know Opapa also had relatives in Paris who helped as well but I haven't figured out their names yet.
Thank you for your next great post, and for finding these details. I have always wondered who (a Parisian) bought George his ticket. One of the main lessons from Opapa’s stories is that one person’s offer of help can make a difference. Yes, systemic change is needed, and yes, ‘it takes a village’, AND each of us has the power to help and change the course of someone else’s life. He was always grateful to many people -- often unnamed-- who helped him.
I always remember him talking about the man in line at immigration who lent him hundreds of dollars in cash to get through customs. I didn't remember him talking about Paris very much. What else did he tell you? He mentioned a Parisian who bought his ticket for him? I know Opapa also had relatives in Paris who helped as well but I haven't figured out their names yet.