“Pirate man” recalled as neighborhood character: Homeless victim Paulus Smit liked the freedom of the streets, a scavenger who called dumpsters “the gettin’ place.” Despite his appearance, neighbors, friends and children remember him warmly.
Photo: A small memorial for Paulus Smit has been set up outside the downtown Yorba Linda library. Credit: Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times
so sad. there are a lot of misconceptions about homeless people… :(
(Source: Los Angeles Times)
