Maybe, but note that he's been in the U.S. (apparently continuously) for almost 40 years -- he's likely a Permanent Resident, if not a dual citizen (the article doesn't say). Referenced events in the article go back to November at least.

Sure, but it's fucking obvious and didn't need to be pointed out.

Look at the terrible thread it spawned.

I think it's also horrible that the article went into it at all. We're just fighting here as a result of it.

If they had left it at the person's name and good deeds, then we'd probably all be here discussing/praising that such a wonderful individual exists. No matter their race, gender, religion or nationality.

There's no leader without a follower, let's no underestimate the importance of the first reply.