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Michael de Adder's avatar

Thank you. This was the most important thing I did last year.

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Nancy Beiman's avatar

You have your priorities straight. Thank you.

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Michael de Adder's avatar

Thanks everybody for the kind words. Back when Tattrie found Charles, I couldn't shake what he went through. If I had known he didn't have wifi or a computer I, and friends, would have helped him with both. Nobody knew.

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Judy P's avatar

How beautifully written this is, thank you so much. I had never heard of this man and I’m inspired to see if I can find and purchase some of his writings.

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DeeDee D's avatar

A riveting read. And a very rewarding one. Thank you Michael for the words and pictures.

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Leah's avatar

I knew when you began this Substack that it would be something special. Lovely story and Charles was so lucky to have you as a friend. Thank you for making me cry this Saturday morning.

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Patrick's avatar

Beautiful story about a man I never knew. I hope he has peace where ever he is. Thank you for writing this.

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Kay-El's avatar

Thank you for this wonderful tribute

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Michael de Adder's avatar

Thank you

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Artb3ing's avatar

I am so grateful to have enjoyed this story. The Art is awesome and the story is poignant.

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Lee Currie's avatar

A stunning, beautiful tribute. Thank you.

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Nancy Beiman's avatar

This is incredibly sad and moving, Michael. I was crying.

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Linda Metz's avatar

What a sad beautiful story. Common ending for so many lonely seniors. Well done Michael.

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Kathy LeBlanc's avatar

This is such a beautiful tribute. When I went looking for your latest work on fbk to see where you were, I saw this again and reposted it. We are lucky we have your commitment to humanity in these times

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Joe Z's avatar

Wow. I was vaguely aware of Charles Saunders and his "Imaro" books, but I never read them, and I didn't know about his journalism. Thank you. I think I have some reading to do.

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Chris Hierholzer's avatar

Beautifull and touching story. So glad he finally came home.

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Carrie Kaufman's avatar

This is beautiful!

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