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In reply to the discussion: When all seems grim, you see something like this: [View all]George II
(67,782 posts)48. This really affected me almost to the point of being obsessed with him, so....
I did some searching around, and found out more about this man. Turns out there was an article and video about him on the Hartford Courant website a month ago.
He's 78 years old, and has been walking 2.2 miles every day since January 25 - rain/shine/sleet/snow.
http://www.courant.com/hometown-heroes/hc-hh-hometown-hero-al-dornan-wethersfield-20180607-story.html
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No, we didn't have a chance to stop. Saw them on our way to where we were going....
George II
Jun 2018
#11
This was on Goff Road. I'm sure you've heard of that. I'm hoping to go back there...
George II
Jun 2018
#27
True, 3 of my 4 grandparents were born in Ireland and came to this country as kids.
FSogol
Jun 2018
#21
Bless them! We all need to use this as something to keep us going forward.
redstatebluegirl
Jun 2018
#36
This really affected me almost to the point of being obsessed with him, so....
George II
Jul 2018
#48