Farmington man asks Utahns not to forget Nepali people
Posted on AllSides May 1st, 2015
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A Utah man who made it out of Nepal after Saturday's earthquake says the basic needs among the Nepalis are overwhelming — and he hopes the world won't forget about them too quickly.
Farmington resident Ryan Erickson said Thursday he feels a bond with the people and solidarity with their plight.
"My heart is just broken for the Nepali people," Erickson said. "They just need help. They need a lot of help right now."
Erickson had a lifelong goal of going to Mount Everest and hiking up to base camp....