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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The Jewish lady on Christmas
by Seija Kuenzig I remember and never forget the "frontline Christmas" of 1974. I was part of the IOWC 1st Global Team and we were in Los Angeles preparing to go to Japan in January, 1975. On Christmas Day we went witnessing door to door in pairs. I was with...
read moreStepping on a nail, I realized DP was true
by Bob Abendroth On a very serious note, I was in the water with my then 18 year old "dare devil" brother on July 24, 1975. Due to an error on his part, he ascended to the spirit world. Exactly 100 days later, on Halloween day, I became a believer of Divine Principle...
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What was your name again?
(as posted in familyfed.org) by Alan and Rosa Davies Alan Our matching was on May 13,1979 in the New Yorker Hotel Grand Ballroom. Rev. Moon, our True Father, was about to introduce me to my forever mate. It was late in the day when he called my name. All of the...
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.