By: Glenn Gibbs, USO Vicenza
A civilian on the bus to Aviano Elementary school asked,
“Who is Trevor Romain and what do you do?”
Romain replied: “That’s a good question, and I don’t
really know.”
As the Center Manager for
the USO I started thinking of my answer to that question. I had never seen the
With You All the Way tour and was anxious to witness it.
The 75 min event presentation was very inspirational for
the 1000 students of both Aviano and Vicenza Elementary Schools. For many of
the teachers and school staff, amazed at the participation and emotions that
the tour drew from the younger audience.
I watched this adult man slip into his tight fitting
amour of adolescents and begin to communicate with the youngsters on their
level. He spoke of bonding and bullies,
deploying and depression and soulfully caring.
Trevor Romain is truly an altruistic entrepreneur of human happiness. He
is mastering the ability to unlock seasoned doors and allow the little ones
inside to find the strength to communicate. He hears, sees, feels and
empathizes with their hurt, hate, anger and loneliness. He is an entertainer,
friend and fellow human being attempting to assist the students through
difficult periods in their lives. The members of his tour add a depth to
understanding and ability to interact with each member of the audience as
needed. Each of them is a walking, talking illustration of genuine caring.
He and his crew departed Italy for home in the USA, but a
part of the With You All the Way tour remains in each student they touched.
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