Today I found out about someone's death that I didn't know about and I've been having these sad and melancholy moments throughout the day. I'm still in a state of shock. I've been trying to get my mind off it, but I can't stop thinking about it. It's just a really sad situation. It really is. I'm going to try this to distract my thoughts...
Current Event: KNBC-TV
LOS ANGELES - A Vietnamese refugee is hoping to become one of the 10 million people who pass through Bradley International Terminal at LAX.
The political and religious refugee has been living in the airport for one month after losing crucial travel documents.
LAX police said the case is rare -- the man wants to reverse his refugee status and go back to home country. They noticed the man a few weeks ago. He had a ticket, but never seemed to depart.
"He stood out," said Sgt. Vince Garcia. "He was somewhat destitute with no money and did not understand the language. You want to do whatever you can to help the individual. The problem is he speaks no English and very little Vietnamese."
Airport officials said they have been unable to locate anyone who speaks the same dialect as the man.
LAX was just one stop for the man and two friends. He plans to return to his wife and five children when the travel documents are replaced, a process that might take about three months.
The man has not seen his family for four years. In a scenario similar to that in the movie "The Terminal," many airport workers and city employees have befriended the man. Some even bring his meals.
Editor's Note: The man's identity was not revealed because he might face persecution in his homeland.
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