‘I have been there. I understand what (Ukrainian refugees) need,’ says the Ontario woman who became known as ‘napalm girl’ during the Vietnam War
Tears streamed down Kim Phuc Phan Thi’s face as she stood at the entrance to a plane set to carry Ukrainian newcomers from Poland to Canada last month.
She first became involved with last month’s effort after receiving an email from a social justice organization seeking permission to use the famous photograph of her as a child on the outside of their plane. “I had to ask my doctor, ‘Don’t do so strong,”' said Phan Thi, who was eager to speed the healing time. “Because if she treated me very deep or strong, I’d have to be home for two months.”
Phan Thi, who still experiences pain from the burns she sustained on the day of the napalm attack in 1972, has vivid memories of what was captured in the famous photograph. “He tried to help me, he poured the water over me,” she said. “I lost consciousness. I didn’t remember anything else.”
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ontario woman who was known as ‘napalm girl’ helping Ukrainians settle in Canada | Globalnews.caTears streamed down Kim Phuc Phan Thi's face as she stood at the entrance to a plane set to carry Ukrainian newcomers from Poland to Canada last month.
Read more »
Ontario woman who was known as 'napalm girl' helping Ukrainians settle in Canada
Read more »
Ontario woman who was known as ‘napalm girl’ helping Ukrainians settle in CanadaTears streamed down Kim Phuc Phan Thi's face as she stood at the entrance to a plane set to carry Ukrainian newcomers from Poland to Canada last month. T
Read more »
The Oculus, child of the Space Age, is rebornArchitectural Conservancy of Ontario, with the help of concerned citizens, ensures the Oculus lives on
Read more »
Canada abandoned Ukrainian embassy employees despite their likelihood of being on Russian hit listDiplomats also revealed that no evacuation plans were made for the Ukrainian staff members, who were told to shelter in their homes if Russia attacked Kyiv
Read more »
LILLEY: Canada's cowardice with Ukrainian embassy staff is shamefulUkrainians working at Canada’s embassy in Kyiv were left behind even though Trudeau government officials had been warned those workers might be on Putin’s kill…
Read more »