I wish you could see that he is being Jesus.
Its the time factor. As a general rule the further back something happened the less (important, relevant, etc..) people find it to be. This is a guy preaching nonviolence, compassion, peace, and familial love for your neighbor, and not only that he's doing it in our increasingly self centred age of technology and greed. Its such a shift in perception for most people who see his actions that it inspires positive feelings and actions in others. I don't mean to sound condescending towards your religion, in any way, shape or form, just explaining how I see this in regards to your (now that I notice it) 2 year old comment.
On Dec 25, 2011 Jane E Berg wrote:
I know that your spirit is blessed by what you have done. I think that it is a wonderful idea to share this experience with other youth. I BELIEVE that mentors WILL step forward to help your facilitate your vision. I am sure that you live in gratitude and humility. May you be blessed with Peace and Joy and Wisdom and all the energy that you need as your grow into beautiful young woman.