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Philadelphia Educator Writes Book On Journey To Find The Father He Never Met

"It's always been important to know who my dad was. And the journey led me here," Evans said.

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June 13, 2024

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Not all stories have the fairy tale ending, but for Alphonso Evans Sr., missing his dad inspired him to be a father figure for other children.

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"It's always been important to know who my dad was. And the journey led me here," Evans said.

The Washington Crossing National Cemetery is the resting place for Alphonso's father, a man he never met.

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