A Tribute To a Stranger

As I was looking for some quotes to portray perfectly the need to look at life through the eyes of a child-the biggest explorers of all, I stumbled on ‘an inspiring human being’, Dan Eldon. I would like to share this person with you.

Dan Eldon, was a british photojournalist who along with three others, he was stoned and beaten to death on a dusty street in Mogadishu (largest city in Somalia). He was 23 years old when he died, but he left behind some amazing journals. Throughout his short life he visited 46 countries! He even set up a charity, “Student Transport Aid” where with other friends raised $25,000 for a venture to a refugee camp in Malawi. They traveled over thousands of miles in three vehicles then donated one of the cars to ‘Save the Children Fund’, as well as money for three wells and blankets for a children’s hospital. ( Source: Wiki)

Like a comet, he blazed through life. Every day was a new adventure. But an act of grief and revenge cut it short. – National Geographics

His Pledge on Life; The journey is the destination.

Success;

To laugh often and love much

To win respect of intelligent people and the affection of children
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends

To appreciate beauty

To find the best in others

To leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.

This is to have succeeded - Ralph Waldo Emerson

How’s that for Inspiration…?