If you think back a little, you'll probably remember that before Aylan Kurdi, the world was moved by another refugee and his children. Now they've made it to Germany.
The image of Laith Majid weeping as his dinghy reached Greek shores in the early dawn hours hit social media with a boom in August. For the thounsands of users who shared the photo, 44-year-old Majid and his daughter were a visceral reminder of what surviving that journey looks and feels like.
Here's the original tweet.
I am overwhelmed by the reaction to this family's tears of relief. This is why I do what I do. http://t.co/guDhQ2w5QU pic.twitter.com/Gu31bKDLMA
— Daniel Etter (@DanielEtterFoto) August 17, 2015
The Independent reports Majid, his wife Neda and their four children arrived in Germany's capital Berlin, where they are currently applying to become some of the 800,000 asylum seekers the country expects to take this year.
Originially from Daesh (ISIS) held Deir-Ezzor, Syria, the family was aiming for Germany just like plenty other Syrians fleeing the war.
Especially after the heartbreaking image of Aylan Kurdi, Majid's story is welcome reprise.
