Liberia: Daniel's Horrific Memories

A refugee for nearly 15 of his 40 years, Daniel J. Kinapoe’s life is filled with horrific memories. Witnessing the brutal murder of four of his brothers and his sister - who was weeks away from giving birth to twins - remains the worst. That indelible memory and life-altering event convinced Daniel that even if he wanted to live in his homeland, Liberia was no longer safe. During the next 12 years, Daniel lived a relatively quiet and peaceful life in the southwestern Ivorian town of Tabou, where he taught school and raised his five children.