Just because something is legal to do doesn't mean it is the smart thing to do.
| Great story! I wonder if the story on how your father got the diamonds is as interesting.
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| David, thank you for sharing your incredible journey. Your Father sounds like an amazing man. I am sure he is proud of you!!!
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| Your young boys must think Grandpa is a superhero. 
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| Great story David. Apple didn’t fall far from the tree. |
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| Thanks for sharing your Dad's story. What a great man! |
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| Thanks for sharing about your Dad! Awesome story and history!
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| What an amazing story, Dave. Your whole family is a brave bunch of folks for surviving all those years.... |
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| Human perseverance! May God bless your father, and his family.
Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
"If dogs don't go to Heaven, I want to go where they go" Will Rogers
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| Wow! I think it’s time for an updated CUT: Diamond Smuggler
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| I knew there had to be a good reason you’re a man of good character. Thanks for sharing the story that is the Genesis of your family’s citizenship. I’m glad your family made it out. Truly. |
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| Thanks for sharing....our country is a better place because of people like your father.
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