Ive heard of the story about Richard Sears, an American who built up a website of Chinese etymology in his own right, and almost single-handedly.  Probably you have, too.  Yesterday a friend of mine sent me via LINE an article of how had he made this remarkable task done.  I think its time I shared the article with you guys at:  "2002年，（Chinese Etymology）漢字字源網網站，公開上線了。"
http://www.fafaup.com/post350791/608

If the story is true, I would like to suggest an honorary citizenship be conferred to him for his prominent deed.