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"And as the plane took off, I was thinking - is this the last time I'm gonna be here?" 
 
July 26, 2012. 
 
Ahmed has made it. After much work and pleading, Ahmed finally gets to travel back to the U.S. at the age of 15, this time with his mother. Relive the story of the full trip from Iraq to New York and all the details in between.

(Become a Patron!) "And as the plane took off, I was thinking - is this the last time I'm gonna be here?" July 26, 2012. Ahmed has made it. After much work and pleading, Ahmed finally gets to travel back to the U.S. at the age of 15, this time with his mother. Relive the story of the full trip from Iraq to New York and all the details in between.

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"And as the plane took off, I was thinking - is this the last time I'm gonna be here?" 
 
July 26, 2012. 
 
Ahmed has made it. After much work and pleading, Ahmed finally gets to travel back to the U.S. at the age of 15, this time with his mother. Relive the story of the full trip from Iraq to New York and all the details in between.&nbsp;

Season 2 | Ep. 1 - 6000 Miles

Ahmed Shareef was born twice. After surviving an explosion in Iraq which took his vision and half his right arm, Ahmed lives to share the tale of his life, one of most unique and improbable stories of perseverance you'll ever hear. Hosted by his friend Eric Ransom, the two document the entirety of Ahmed's incredible journey just as two buddies in casual conversation would. Topics range from the serious to the hilarious, including his experiences in Iraq and the United States, his love of playing music, and all the unexpected, down and dirty details in-between.

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