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Today (3/23/13) is the 2 year anniversary of my involvement in the $2 Portrait project. I had arranged to meet up with my very first subject and take him to breakfast. Unfortunately, Robert (aka Superman) was a "no show". As I got back to my car, Henry approached me and asked if I could help him. I told him about the $2 Portrait project and he began posing for the picture. After taking a few shots, we talked for a short while.
Henry Lee Williams is 64 years old and a Vietnam War veteran. He is from Chicago and has been unable to find work. Henry said he's a plumber and electrician and has gone to different construction sites in the City and hasn't been able to get hired on.
Henry asked if I could stretch the $2 a little because all he wants to do is to get a flea bag hotel room and sleep on a pillow for 12 hours. He said he typically sleeps in an alley or loading dock by Presidential Towers and hasn't slept in a bed for weeks. I gave Henry $5 and he shook my hand with a strong grip, thanking me profusely.
Taken 3/23/13
Posted 3/25/13
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