An Interview with Skokie's Homeless
Ramesh Shah is homeless and living in Skokie. The 59-year-old once had a job and lived in the village with his brother. Today, however, Shah is bracing himself for the upcoming harsh weather.
Ramesh Shah is among the few homeless living in Skokie. Today, the 59-year-old is at Aok Gourmet to eat lunch and talk with Skokie Patch. We offered to buy, and Shah is having the lunch special: a sandwich, side or chips and canned drink. There's a problem, however, Shah's unsure what he wants to eat. "No meat," he said. Shah then grabs a menu and begins to ask an employee about the veggie sandwich. After agreeing to something green and with eggplant Shah begins taking off his coats. First, he unzips a large green cotton coat, followed by a black puffy coat and then a brown coat. By the time Shah sits down, he's wearing a single coat, a hoodie and several shirts underneath. His body now looks feeble, but well groomed, with a neatly trimmed…
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Kathleen Mchugh
2:16 pm on Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Thank you George, I'm sure someone will find Mr Shah and life for him will get better as for myself I will look for him if he is still around Gross Point Park I carry things in the trunk of my car for anyone that can use my help Hoping and praying for a better year for everyone more ›