An Immigrant's Son - Calabrese, Ralph
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An Immigrant's Son tells the story of an immigrant who taught his son about pride and patriotism. The son, due to the examples set by the father, fostered a love for God and country. The father was very proud when his sons entered the military. He told them, "This is your country. If you don't love it and fight for it, do not expect anyone else to." Calabrese's father loved this country so much, he inspired Calabrese to write the following poem. My Hero, My Dad Came from across the sea From a country in Europe called Italy He came to America where he could be free And raise a family with many…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
An Immigrant's Son tells the story of an immigrant who taught his son about pride and patriotism. The son, due to the examples set by the father, fostered a love for God and country. The father was very proud when his sons entered the military. He told them, "This is your country. If you don't love it and fight for it, do not expect anyone else to." Calabrese's father loved this country so much, he inspired Calabrese to write the following poem. My Hero, My Dad Came from across the sea From a country in Europe called Italy He came to America where he could be free And raise a family with many opportunities So lift your glass and give a toast To a great America my hero my dad.
Autorenporträt
His tale of the tape goes a little like this: Youngest of eight kids, Dad died at 2, Moved out at 13, Arrested twice at 14, Sent to children's home 14 to 15, Took mother to court at 15, Lived on his own through high school, Worked 2nd shift in factory and still graduated, Grew up in rural Indiana, Joined Army at 20, Non-combat injured 22, Married at 26, Factory worker until 30, Father at 33 and 34, Stay at home dad - 12 years, Relationship with wife - 23 years, Surgeries - 6 spinal, 6 knee, 3 nose, 1 ankle, 1 thumb, Hernia and countless other procedures and other medical conditions