America is a land of immigrants who enrich our nation with their talents, sacrifices, and character.
Immigrants represent the ideals, principles, and freedom of our country and are represented by our families, neighbors, and heroes.
Prior to sharing these words, I held in my hands a document very sacred to me. It is a detailed copy of my family tree, complete with names, dates of birth as well as deaths where applicable, and a meticulous layout of the connections between each family member.
This family tree begins with Joseph, one of my great grandfathers, who was born in 1858 and died in 1941 at the age of 83.
Immigrants represent the ideals, principles, and freedom of our country and are represented by our families, neighbors, and heroes.
