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I just received the word that Juan is coming home to his family. This never could have happened if you had not lent your name to this cause when it felt like a long shot. Please just take a moment to realize that you are the reason this family is …

June 17, 2008

Reunite Our Family

Reunite Our Family

🏆 Won — 226 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 4 months ago
This is a petition to Reunite Juan Ramirez with his family in Canada.JUAN RAMIREZ 20 Statements of History and Fact 1. Juan Ramirez came to Canada about 10 years ago to claim refugee status. 2. He was a ranking officer in the military of Colombia. Coming from a poor background, Juan was proud to join the military and took full advantage of the education, training, programs and prestige offered in the military through which he was able to better himself in ways that are not available to many of the impoverished citizens of Colombia. 3. Juan gradually became aware of atrocities committed by the military against Colombian citizens about which he complained to his senior officers. 4. Superiors told Juan to forget what he heard and what he saw and, for good measure, a senior officer fired a gunshot just over Juanâ

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April 15, 2008

I am truly overwhelmed by the stories you have been sharing in the comments section. It was never my intention for this to grow into something so public but seeing your compassion reminds me why we cannot stop now.

April 15, 2008

I am truly overwhelmed by the momentum that has built around Juan's story. This response is entirely due to your kindness and your refusal to look away. I simply started this page because I felt like I had to do something but clearly you are the ones carrying it forward.

Reached 100 supporters

April 15, 2008

6 Comments

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Mike Porter
18 years ago Featured

Ridiculous to kick him out after everything he went through. let him stay with his kids

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Jessica Dunn
18 years ago Featured

My heart breaks for them. families belong together. pray this gets sorted out

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David Afolabi
18 years ago Featured

Canada needs people of integrity like Juan. He was doing the right thing by speaking up.

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Mark Aguilar
18 years ago Featured

He helped people and now he is being punished. Totally unfair.

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Sarah Doyle
18 years ago Featured

This man stood up for what is right despite the consequences. He deserves to be with his family in Canada.

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Elena Tan
18 years ago Featured

TEN years? That is a whole life. You cant just break up a family like this. BRING JUAN HOME!!!

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