Willing to help, always
Thank you Gulf News and to the other two people who helped the family reunite (‘Gulf News readers go out of their way to reunite family,’ Gulf News, January 8). I want to tell Gulf News and all other readers that I am willing to help anytime. Thank you everyone for appreciating. I am glad that Adeel Afzal finally met his family. He is lucky to have a loving father. I haven’t met my father since I was born. I had tears in my eyes when I saw the family together. It shouldn’t matter what nationality anyone is, people should always try to help each other. Send good wishes to everyone. God bless us all.
From Ms Julie Palad
One of the readers who helped the young man
Dubai
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Unity is adversity
My heart was sinking while I was reading this story. Afzal braved the rain and recent cold weather alone and confused. God bless the generous souls that assisted him to reunite with his family. I would also like to thank the Gulf News team for coming to his rescue. This is the warm spirit of the UAE, united in adversity.
From Ms Sofia El Mansouri
Dubai
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Faith
Incidents like these restore people’s faith in humanity. I just want to say well done to everyone who was involved.
From Mr Prasanth
Dubai
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Spirit of Dubai
That’s Dubai! It was a big relief for thousands of readers who read the reunion of Afzal with his family. A big thanks to all those kind people involved and the Gulf News team. Keep up the good work.
From Mr Ajit
Muscat, Oman
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Best news ever
Well done to all who helped. Thank you Gulf News, Balan, Julie and all others. When I read the full report in the print edition of Gulf News, it was one of the best news I have ever read, especially because most of the news nowadays focuses on violence and suffering.
From Ms Kirti Vagher
UAE
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Loss
While reading this it felt like I had lost my own son and found him. I am very happy now. Thanks to all who helped him to go back home. God bless them all.
From Ms Yamuna
Dubai
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Happy tears
Yesterday I was very disturbed after reading this article. But, today my eyes are full of tears of happiness for the family.
From MS Snehal
Dubai
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Community work
It was very difficult to hold back tears while reading this emotional coverage. This shows how the community can come together and help each other.
From Ms Shiuly Ray
UAE
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Help others
Good job! I was almost in tears reading this news. Julie Palad is a friend of mine, we come from the same place in the Philippines. I am glad Gulf News took action and helped to reunite the family. So happy to know Afzal is finally with his family after six long days. I hope everyone learns from this and helps people in need.
From Ms Teresita Tating
Dubai
Incredible!
I can understand the situation as my son is autistic. I have faced a similar problem in India. Thank you Gulf News, Julie Palad and Vinod Balan. This is incredible!
From Mr Fayarus
Abu Dhabi
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A helping hand
That is what we are — a helping hand in need always. I spotted Gulf News asking readers to help on Facebook, but I was helpless. I am glad Afzal is back home.
From Ms Babitha
Sharjah
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Humanity still exists
I am crying, but this time the tears are of joy. I’m so happy that Afzal has been found and reunited with his family. May God bless all those who found and helped him. Thank God humanity still exists.
From Ms Khadija
Sharjah
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Not easy
Helping others isn’t always easy. It can sometimes derail your schedule, cost you time, money and other resources. It can even be interpreted the wrong way. However, hats off to all who helped.
From Mr Amer Wisal Mohammad
Sharjah
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