Siblings Separated for 65 Years United by Facebook-Savvy 7-Year-Old

Petr Svab
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What’s the best thing about Facebook? Many people’s first answer may be simply this: It’s a chance to catch up with people we’ve lost contact with. But it may be hard to imagine how true that was for Clifford Boyson of Davenport, Iowa.

When Boyson was 3, he was separated from his five-year-old sister, as each was sent to a different foster home. He tried to get in contact with her, even wrote her letters, but none were ever recieved.

In 2013, Boyson, 68, said no one would help him find his sister. That is, until Eddie Hanzelin learned of his story.

Eddie, the seven-year-old son of Boyson’s landlord, wanted to help.

Clifford didn't have any family at all, so I wanted to help Clifford find his family.
Eddie Hanzelin
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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