From Assegid

I still remember it like it was yesterday. My friends and I met Sonya when she was passing through the town of Wolfville. N.S. At the time I was on government scholarship studying at Acadia University. We had a little bit of chat about the situation in Ethiopia. We were amazed at the time that someone who is living oceans away and who does not have any relations to that land would go to that length to raise money for people that he/she has not met in their life time. For me it was a learning experience about the world and how it operates. We might look different and live oceans apart but one thing binds us together and that is humanity. The desire to live a better life is a universal concept that should be accorded to every citizen of this planet irrespective of which corner the world they find themselves in.

Thank you Sonya for all what you have done to my mother land Ethiopia to raise money and public awareness about the plight of the people of Ethiopia and your efforts and contributions will never go unnoticed by those of us who witnessed your unselfish determination to help the drought victims of that land.

Once again thank you very much from the bottom of my heart for all what you have done to help my native land. May god bless you and your family and visit you with his grace and abundance to make your life rich and fruitful to the end.

Sincerely,

From Tamirat

Hi Sonja,

It was amazing story and your initiative to help our people on that worst time. I wish and pray for your health. May God bless you!

From Mulugeta

I really thank you from the bottom of my heart. It brought tear to my eyes i do not know what a hero is but if you are not, the meaning of a hero is wrong.

From Getachew

Dear Sonja,

So many people have done so much good during those difficult days for the people of Ethiopia. Individual sacrifice such as yours is almost unprecedented. We admire your courage and humanity. I hope we can invite you to come and pass some days in Ethiopia. This goes for your partner as well.

God bless.

From Abera

Hi Sonja,

I'm an Ethiopian who lives in Sudan. I want to thank you for all you have done to us.

From Dagim

Hello Sonja,

It is not what you give it matters it is the effort and full heartedness, the preparation, the commitment and compassion with great determination and conviction that you have accomplished really moved me. We Ethiopians have endured so may misgivings and with people like you who broke the global physical boundaries who care to help fellow human being helped us to move forward. Ethiopia is now in a much better shape and people are more prepared determined to eradicate famine from the face of the nation. Once again Thank you for what you have done.

May God the almighty bless you for your good deeds.

From Solomon

Hi Sonja,

You are a truly blessed person, a great accomplishment you can always be proud of.

I am honored and privileged to have read your story. I want to thank you for what you did for my country. I also want to wish you God speed in your recovery, and God bless.

From Hassan

What a heart breaking story, I was deeply moved and couldn't stop my tears dropping while reading. You showed us an exemplary courage and goodness of humanity. I was so touched and didn't even want the story to end. Thank you so much and God bless you.

From Abate

Hello, Sonja & Samson;

Thank you for your kindness. God bless you.

Thanks

From Kahsu

THANK U! THANK U! AND THANK U!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

From Mengis

Hi Sonja,

It is heart warming story. You are courageous and selfless individual who took initiative to make the world a better place. May God bless your heart and wish you a happy life on what ever endeavor you put your mind on.

From Abel

Ethiopian airline is our national treasure. To protest against our airline is absolute betrayal of our motherland. I would suggest that similar support petition should be organized so that anyone who supports our national airline to fly to Canadian cities can sign

From Berhanu

Dear Sonja,

You are great and did great job for the Ethiopian at that difficult time 20 years ago. Many including you have given warm heart to our fellow Ethiopian. History will recall all of you. Many of the lives you have saved could go to school, are now good educated citizens, productive farmers, traders, artists, etc. I am sure you have been to Ethiopia already. Please do come again and visit the land and people. You know the end of the rainy season, September through November, is so wonderful to travel and see around- the rivers, the mountains, the valleys, etc. You should be, indeed, proud of being Ethiopia’s SPECIAL guest!

Best wishes

Berhanu

From Serk

Sonja, I don't know u but I want to say this! I LOVE YOU! you are a wonderful person who has walked on this planet! What u did makes me cry because of u! u r courageous and thanks for what you have done! You are one in a million! What u did means so much to us Ethiopians! You will always be remembered! I hope u have a wonderful life and I will pray for you! God bless you and Thanks once again!

From Yetbarek

Sonja, I don't have enough words to tell you how deeply your story touched me. I was full of tears while I read your story.

YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION OF HUMANITY. YOU INSPIRED ME. THANK YOU THANK YOU

From Abera

I was reading some of the feedback that was sent to your great idea before I start typing, and touched by "Some know how to live life other simply live watching how others live it".

Expect your reward from GOD.

From Zenebe

Dear Sonja,

Your story has taken me back in years to look my own story at the very scene, where I had been party of the famine-affected population. I also remember, the kind heart of people like yours has acted so quickly and have saved many lives like mine. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all generous people who has stretched their hands. Though, the incidence did not stop happening, the problem is no more as immense as it happened in 1985.

God bless!

From Abebe

Dear Sonja, When I reed the news I felted we are not alone even we living world apart. Yes if we have people like you in this world together we can change the image of this world.

God Blass you.

From Abdallah

You are a unique individual who add so much to our world. Thank you

From Ethiopia

Hi Sonja,

How’re you? I really appreciated your effort and intention to do this kind of humanitarian job.

I felt bad about your situation/accident, but keep it up and be strong, your dream will come true one day.

Take care

Ethiopia from Calgary,

From Kaleb

Dear Sonja,

You are truly a remarkable person. May god give you the joy and happiness you deserve.

From Wondu

Hi Sonja

I am very sorry to hear about the accident. You are "AN ANGEL WHO WALKED WITH SHEEPDOG FOR ETHIOPIA”.

God bless you

From Gezaee

Hi Sonja,

I have read the story of Bob Geldof who raised $200,000,000.00 using the live AID. But he has many on his side although all the European governments opposed his campaign.

Your action was self-sacrificial. You scarified yourself for Ethiopia. We owe you too much. I owe you too much.

I am in Canada in Ottawa at Carleton University. If you can respond to my email I would like to see you in person when God allows me to do so.

May God bless you and fill you with an indescrible overflowing inner joy.

From Cherinet

Dear sonja I am happy and sad on the same time. But as they say in Ethiopia ''God has a lot of surprises in his belt'' I am hoping he will have a lot for you. Our world need lots of people like you. As you did good for our country, I wish I could do any thing to help but I believe God could do better. So I will pray for you. May God bless you and our world!

Thank you for doing your part to help our country when we need help. God bless you.