It was a time of unabashed patriotism. an epic display of national pride and contentment. As word went out for private donations to rebuild the lady with the lamp. many touchIng stories unfolded. A man from Poland sent $2.00 for this beautiful symbol that he expects never to see. Seventy eight homeless Vietnamese passed the hat in a dingy refugee camp in Thailand and donated all their meager savings. just over $100.00 to celebrate this symbol of hope. These people who had lost everything were begging to keep the torch lit. Emmennegilodo Maneschl first saw the lady with the light when he arrived in the U.S.