I was so moved by this man’s story, I promised myself I would never forget him and the lesson he has for us all. Charlie Delorme was a residential school survivor who generously donated thousands of dollars (from his residential school compensation) to children’s charities. I drew him so I would never forget him.
Read about Charlie Delorme here: http://www.afn.ca/index.php/en/news-media/latest-news/assembly-of-first-nations-offers-condolences-following-passing-of-char