After The Fire - 2001 Pulitzer Prize: Alvaro Arrives

While Shawn is well into his recovery, his roommate Alvaro Llanos is still fighting for his life. Alvaro was burned over 58% of his body. Three months after the fire he stares aimlessly into space as he awakens from his coma, his eyes paritally sewn shut by the doctors to protect his corneas.
Alvaro Arrives, April, 2000

While Shawn is well into his recovery, his roommate Alvaro Llanos is still fighting for his life. Alvaro was burned over 58% of his body. Three months after the fire he stares aimlessly into space as he awakens from his coma, his eyes paritally sewn shut by the doctors to protect his corneas.