America is the story of immigrants and our families are part of it. My parents emigrated from Ireland (Dad at age 16 alone from Galway; Mom, age 25? from Mayo) and Bob’s Dad at age 16 alone from Norway.
I grew up hearing about America as the Land of Opportunity and how the Statue of Liberty met them in NY Harbor with a welcoming light and outstretched arms. There is no one more patriotic than a naturalized American, and as a tribute to my Dad when he died, we had his name, John William Silk, engraved on the Wall of Honor at Ellis Island.
I sit here tonight at anchor in the reflection of the Lady’s light, remembering their stories and feeling so grateful to be here.
I grew up hearing about America as the Land of Opportunity and how the Statue of Liberty met them in NY Harbor with a welcoming light and outstretched arms. There is no one more patriotic than a naturalized American, and as a tribute to my Dad when he died, we had his name, John William Silk, engraved on the Wall of Honor at Ellis Island.
I sit here tonight at anchor in the reflection of the Lady’s light, remembering their stories and feeling so grateful to be here.
