u/Dont_get_mad_Tito

Original post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/sandiego/s/mD6iMZklV2

Post 2 found him!!!

https://www.reddit.com/r/sandiego/s/C1N7C9Fctp

Final post: reunited on the 20 year anniversary.

So we identified Paul (light blue shirt on the right) and his brother Ken (dark blue shirt on the left) with my son Cory in the center. This was the original pic taken in 2006. The second pic was taken today. We flew in to celebrate Paul and to reunite the three of them for the first time since that day.

We had an amazing time with Paul and his family and will be forever connected through his incredible selfless act in coming to my son’s rescue.

TLDR: went to the beach in 2006. Cory got pulled into a rip tide. While I stood stunned on the beach, Paul ran into action and swam out to rescue him. We took this pic, but I had no idea who they were. When the couple at the concert were identified as quickly as they were, I figured maybe the San Diego sub could help identify Paul and Ken and you absolutely came through.

Thanks again San Diego 🤎❤️🤎

You can go to libraries. The participating libraries are in the pics and on the website. Select passport services, and follow prompts from there. We did it all. Submit paperwork, pay the fee and got the photo taken right in the office.

I go to the Oak hill post office frequently. I would need both my hands and feet to count the number of times I’ve seen people, individuals and full families come in with 1. An appointment ( cancelled because the one person on passports called out and no one notified them) or 2. People walking in, as the website states that Wednesday they accept walk-ins, only to be told NO, NO, no walk-in here. Yes we know the website says that but No,no…

I made an appointment to the César Chávez library location the DAY BEFORE for Wednesday May 20th @ 10am. We got there about 9:50ish and were told to go on in. We had all the docs and check but needed the picture. We got the paperwork submitted, picture taken ( he took it 2x because didn’t like the first 😂) and walked out at 10:12.

My son’s first passport and passport card were delivered in the mailbox Saturday June 20th.

The guy told me they don’t get as much business as he thinks there is because people don’t know. I have told no less than 3 individuals as well as a family of 4 with kids and begged them to spread the word. I’m also asking you.

In and out in 15 minutes. It’s an office and you can get a picture there.

Please see the screenshots I took from my phone to see the process as well as the participating libraries.

If the schedule reads “full” it’s only telling you about the next 3 days. Check again the next day. That’s how we got ours.

Hope this is helpful

Edit: words 😂