A tribute and a little help for a Somalian friend.

Over four years ago when we began to research and prepare for a team in Rome, we met a Somalian man named Hassan on the streets. He has lived in Rome for over 10 years. Each time I have been back to Rome, Hassan has been a key person in helping us to meet the somalian community and to find our way around the city.

He has spent hours and days with us as we have searched the city. Often late at night as we would go behind the train station or in the parks to find the homeless he would say, "oh you can't go there alone. That's too dangerous," -and so he would come with us.

Hassan has kept in touch these past years, and everytime I talk to him, he asks, "when are you coming back." Hassan needs us and we need him.

In two weeks, Hassan is bringing his mother to visit some relatives in northern Virginia. He has asked if I know anywhere he can stay economically. I wish I could be there to meet him in America.

Does anyone know of a place he could stay in northern Virginia?

Here we are with Hassan at supper in Rome.

Please email me if you know of a place for Hassan. thanks.

paul.sydnor@iteams.org