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On Alexandra’s Fifth Birthday: A Tribute To Hope
Affectionately known as Lexou by her family and loved ones, Alexandra Najjar has undoubtedly become the personification of hope in the face of the devastating August 4 explosion.
Filled with love, energy, and light, this beautiful child should have been blowing out her fifth birthday candles today surrounded by her parents, Tracy and Paul.
A criminal government and dozens of corrupt officials would store nearly 3,000 tonnes of explosives in the heart of our city for its foreseeable demise. More than 17 months later, the corrupt powers that be continue to shield themselves from any real accountability or justice.
Still, in despite of it all, it was Lexou’s parents who delivered 6,000 hot meals to families during Christmas of 2021, and a staggering 14,000 meals the following holiday in 2022, showing us that we can find hope in each other.
Against this grim reality, and on her birthday, we rally around Paul, Tracy, and everyone who lost a loved one in the blast. We celebrate Alexandra’s spirit and dedicate our hope for a better nation to her.
She deserved better, and her spirit will always be around to guide us in knowing that we too deserve better.
Filled with love, energy, and light, this beautiful child should have been blowing out her fifth birthday candles today surrounded by her parents, Tracy and Paul.
Today marks Alexandra’s 5th birthday our thoughts are with her parents, Tracy and Paul, as they continue to seek justice against all odds. We stand with you. pic.twitter.com/S0aXadq6JJ
— Beirut.com (@BeirutCityGuide) January 26, 2022
A criminal government and dozens of corrupt officials would store nearly 3,000 tonnes of explosives in the heart of our city for its foreseeable demise. More than 17 months later, the corrupt powers that be continue to shield themselves from any real accountability or justice.
— Paul Naggear (@naggearp) August 7, 2021
Still, in despite of it all, it was Lexou’s parents who delivered 6,000 hot meals to families during Christmas of 2021, and a staggering 14,000 meals the following holiday in 2022, showing us that we can find hope in each other.
14,000 meals, 14,000 moments of hope. We did it. With the power of our angel, and our people: volunteers, donors, community kitchens, parishes, and associations. No words to thank each and everyone who contributed to bringing this joy, and making us believe. Much more to follow! pic.twitter.com/bT2kCF6yFM
— Paul Naggear (@naggearp) December 25, 2021
Against this grim reality, and on her birthday, we rally around Paul, Tracy, and everyone who lost a loved one in the blast. We celebrate Alexandra’s spirit and dedicate our hope for a better nation to her.
She deserved better, and her spirit will always be around to guide us in knowing that we too deserve better.