See new testimonies below: Eight new testimonies from David Stadelhofer, Hil Llanto, Maryse Gallagher, Susana Ginze, Stan Paczynski, Sam Harley and Robert Brown
“We were there” is a site dedicated to record the experiences of the first generation on the front line and attending True Parents. This site is a repository of stories and photos and is a gift to the second generation and all future generations. We encourage all brothers and sisters to share your own special stories, testimonies, or memories with the world so these treasures won’t be lost. Please send in your written, audio, or video stories and photos. In the menu above, click on Share your story page to share your testimony or email it to testimoonies@gmail.com.
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Heavenly Father set us up a great Thanksgiving feast
by Priscilla Joy Agari August 12, 2017 I remember one Thanksgiving I was fundraising in Mystic Connecticut with Daisy Joy Elizabeth and we wrapped up our flower stands and were instructed to go to a Diner for dinner. At a gas station, while in line to pay, I asked the...
read moreChinese woman fed our whole team
by Maria Piperis August 12, 2017 Often people offered me food and drinks while I was fundraising. Some in Spanish speaking areas where I was invited to come in sit down and eat. Maybe the one Chinese woman who not only fed our whole Team of 4 but also opened her house...
read moreThere he is, lock him up!
by Walter G. Lowe August 12, 2017 When I was on my own in 1977 selling IL Hwa wholesale during the day and fundraising in the evening to cover expenses. I ended up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey a little after 5 pm. It was too late to try to find any health food stores...
read moreWe made an introductory video for our local “We were there” chapter in Los Angeles. Several members have shared their deep experiences in the movement.
In the video are Jose Fragosa, Caroline Cecile, Robert Brown, Hil Llanto, Susana Ginze and Sam Harley.