Of Beetles and Angels

By KarissaDowd

  • Haileab was born

    Haileab was born Seraye, Eritrea

  • Civil War

    Eritrea and Ethiopia fought a deadly civil war from 1961-1991

  • Selamawi Asgedom Birthday

    The day Selamawi Asgedom was born in Adi Wahla, Ethiopia

  • Refugee Camp

    Sudanese refugee camp in Umsagata which was where Selamawi's family reunited with his father and came their home.

  • First attempt to America

    Selamawi's family was first to come to America in 1982 but had to wait another year to ensure another family member was able to come with them.

  • Came to America

    Selamawi and his family left the refugee camp, and traveled a long journey to America.

  • Encounter with White Brother at Library

    The two brothers had an encounter with a homesless man at the Wheaton Library. They felt it in their hearts to give the man their sandwich. He became a big part of Tewolde's life.

  • Death Of Tewolde

    Selamawi's older brother Tewolde died, after being hit by a drunk driver during his Senior year in highschool.

  • Independent Nation

    Eritrea became an independent nation after the deadly Civil War