Help Oscar Reunite with his Family

We are raising funds to support my uncle Oscar, who was taken by ICE, and his family. My uncle is the main income earner in the household, so his absence inevitably creates a financial burden for his family. The funds raised will help cover extensive legal fees for his fight against deportation, and in helping his family meet their basic needs. We thank you in advance for supporting my uncle.

Learn his story below:

On the morning of June 5th, my uncle's car was blocked off by an unmarked vehicle from which six people got out, then surrounding his car. They demanded to see his ID, but before he could reach it, they identified themselves as ICE agents and forcefully pulled him out of the car. Without reviewing his ID and with no warrant in sight, he was placed into the unmarked vehicle and taken away. His wife, who was on the driver’s seat, was paralyzed in fear and filled with tears.

My uncle Oscar has lived in Connecticut for roughly 20 years. Anyone who has had the privilege to meet him can attest to the type of person he is. He views the world with a very positive attitude and is welcoming of anyone and everyone. He’s the person that would rather go hungry to make sure you eat; to sleep on the floor to make sure you’re comfortable. At the barbeque, you can expect him to be next to the grill cooking the meat and serving it. At the beach, he brings the watermelon, and when you go fishing with him, he makes sure you know how to use the fishing gear so you have the best chances of catching one. Or when your car breaks down on the road, no matter what time or day, he’s the one you can always count on for help. He has spent half of his life in this country, working tirelessly 6 days a week until late hours of the day to provide for his family.

My uncle’s absence is most felt by his family, who waits for him at home. A 17 year old boy and a 9 year old girl were met with possibly one of the worst news they could get. “A papi se lo llevó ICE” (Daddy was taken by ICE). Words that no child should ever have to hear and a sight that no one should have to witness. His wife, whose list of worries continues to grow, has been left alone to deal with the consequences of this cruel administration. It is uncertain how long my uncle will be gone for, which is why his family is in need of our support. We are requesting the community, family, friends, and anyone who might have the ability to consider donating. This will help my uncle in covering legal fees and his family to have enough to make rent, cover bills, and groceries.

It is with urgency that we turn to the community for help during these challenging times. We will also be accepting donations through Zelle/Venmo if you so wish to do so. Although this is a fight no one ever should have to face, we are dedicated to do everything within our power to bring him back home and be reunited with his family.

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Thank you for standing with us. Your support truly means the world.

En Español:

Estamos recaudando fondos para apoyar a mi tío Oscar, quien fue detenido por ICE, y a su familia. Mi tío es el principal sostén de la familia, por lo que su ausencia inevitablemente representa una carga financiera para ellos. Los fondos recaudados ayudarán a cubrir los altos costos legales de su lucha contra la deportación y a ayudar a su familia a cubrir sus necesidades básicas. Les agradecemos de antemano su apoyo.

Conozcan su historia a continuación:

La mañana del 5 de junio, el coche de mi tío fue bloqueado por un vehículo sin identificación del que salieron seis personas, quienes luego rodearon su carro. Le exigieron ver su identificación, pero antes de que pudiera alcanzarla, se identificaron como agentes de ICE y lo sacaron a la fuerza del carro. Sin revisar su identificación y sin orden judicial a la vista, lo subieron al vehículo sin identificación y se lo llevaron. Su esposa, que iba al volante, estaba paralizada por el miedo e inconsolable.

Mi tío Oscar ha vivido en Connecticut durante aproximadamente 20 años. Cualquiera que haya tenido el privilegio de conocerlo puede dar fe de la clase de persona que es. Ve el mundo con una actitud muy positiva y es acogedor con todos. Es de los que prefieren pasar hambre para asegurarse de que comas o dormir en el suelo para que estés cómodo. En la carne asada, lo encontrarás junto a la parrilla cocinando la carne y sirviéndola. En la playa, trae la sandía, y cuando vas a pescar con él, se asegura de que sepas usar el equipo de pesca para que tengas las mejores posibilidades de atrapar uno. O cuando tu carro se arruina en la carretera, sin importar la hora ni el día, él es quien siempre te ayudará. Mi tío ha pasado la mitad de su vida en este país, trabajando incansablemente seis días a la semana hasta altas horas del día para mantener a su familia.

La ausencia de mi tío es especialmente sentida por su familia, quienes lo esperan en casa. Un adolecente de 17 años y una niña de 9 recibieron posiblemente una de las peores noticias que podrían recibir. "A papi se lo llevó ICE". Palabras que ningún niño debería escuchar y una imagen desgarradora que nadie debería presenciar. Su esposa, cuya lista de preocupaciones sigue creciendo, se ha quedado sola para lidiar con las consecuencias de esta cruel administración. No se sabe cuánto tiempo estará ausente mi tío, por lo cual su familia necesita nuestro apoyo. Solicitamos a la comunidad, familiares, amigos y a cualquier persona que pueda considerar donar. Esto ayudará a mi tío a cubrir los gastos legales y a su familia a tener lo suficiente para pagar la renta, las utilidades y la comida.

Es con urgencia que recurrimos a la comunidad en busca de ayuda en estos momentos difíciles. También aceptaremos donaciones por Zelle/Venmo si así lo desean. Aunque esta es una lucha que nadie debería tener que enfrentar, estamos comprometidos a hacer todo lo posible para traerlo de vuelta a casa y que se reúna con su familia.

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Gracias de todo corazón por el apoyo!