Theodore Schweitzer

Photographer Jaydie Putterman

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The boat people were under constant attack by pirates. Theodore Schweitzer decided to defend them. The pirates have repeatedly tried to kill him. They have beaten him, shot him, stabbed him. He is still alive. In all, he has saved 1250 refugees. And he keeps on saving more. The pirates are still after him, as in a nightmare, but he is not afraid. To get anywhere, you have to look danger unwaveringly in the eye: there is no other strategy but courage.

 

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