Courtesy of Leeto Ly

Don Ly (far left) stands with his family at his oldest daughter’s college graduation.

Don Ly poses with his wife, Saruong, in South Vietnam.

Don Ly spent his mid-20s as a Buddhist monk at a local temple.

Don Ly had operated his fruit cart on campus for 18 years.

Don Ly cleans off his fruit truck in front of his Vollmer Street home in South Philadelphia.

Don Ly stands by his fruit truck at 34th and Walnut streets years ago.

Don Ly stands by his fruit truck near his Vollmer Street home.