Milo would be proud.
'Not in my wildest dreams': Gay Syrian refugee snags spot next to Justin Trudeau for Pride parade
Bassel Mcleash's long journey from Syria to Toronto and finally to Sunday's Pride parade was anything but smooth.
It was a road filled with war, hatred and hardship, which is why the chance to participate in his first Pride parade was so special.
"To be honest, I'm totally speechless," he said as he moved towards the start of the parade. "The excitement and the emotion that's happening, it's overwhelming. It's too much to handle."
Moments later, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped in front of the large group of politicians and supporters that Mcleash had joined. At most, Mcleash had hoped to capture a glimpse of Canada's celebrity prime minister.
Standing 5-1, it was easy for the 29-year-old Syrian refugee to work his way to the front of the group and next to the leader of his new country — a spot he didn't surrender for the entire parade route.
'Not in my wildest dreams': Gay Syrian refugee snags spot next to Justin Trudeau for Pride parade - Canada - CBC News
'Not in my wildest dreams': Gay Syrian refugee snags spot next to Justin Trudeau for Pride parade
Bassel Mcleash's long journey from Syria to Toronto and finally to Sunday's Pride parade was anything but smooth.
It was a road filled with war, hatred and hardship, which is why the chance to participate in his first Pride parade was so special.
"To be honest, I'm totally speechless," he said as he moved towards the start of the parade. "The excitement and the emotion that's happening, it's overwhelming. It's too much to handle."
Moments later, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped in front of the large group of politicians and supporters that Mcleash had joined. At most, Mcleash had hoped to capture a glimpse of Canada's celebrity prime minister.
Standing 5-1, it was easy for the 29-year-old Syrian refugee to work his way to the front of the group and next to the leader of his new country — a spot he didn't surrender for the entire parade route.
'Not in my wildest dreams': Gay Syrian refugee snags spot next to Justin Trudeau for Pride parade - Canada - CBC News
