Sunday, November 15, 2009

York man pays back on a dream

This is a wonderful story about a man who came here on the Golden Venture and after many many years, has gone back to the community that helped him then. He has opened up a store and is giving back to the town. - - Donna Poisl

Pin Lin's journey took him through York County Prison. He says the people of York County practically saved his life, inspiring him to return here as a free man and contribute to the community.

By KEVIN HORAN, Daily Record/Sunday News

York County Prison's walls kept Pin Lin from the dream of American prosperity he held as he fled China 16 years ago in a boat alongside hundreds of other illegal immigrants.

People in York County, however, fought for Lin and the others on the Golden Venture. Some visited. Some held vigils to draw the public's attention. A volunteer taught Lin English. A lawyer counseled him for free.

Lin never forgot their kindness.
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