Link. “Seven years after I came to this country in 2001, I got to shake the hand of the president of the U.S. and got the chance to carry the American flag at the 2008 Olympics. This country gave me an opportunity to represent them in something that billions and billions of people saw.

You can make it in this country if you believe it and do things right. This country belongs to all of us, whether you’re from Africa or Afghanistan. For me, my dream came true.

I think this story belongs to the Lost Boys, but who are no longer the Lost Boys – the lost and found great kids.”