Chester Grossi is president of the Weirtonian Lodge. It was an inspiring event. The descendents of immigrants proudly pointed to the successes of their peers. Their awareness that hard work. determination and. yes. a sense of gratitude for being a citizen of this land. was pervasive. "We of the Weirtonian Lodge feel blessed to be citizens of a wonderful country." summed up former lodge president and program chairman Michael Sinicropi. "where anyone may walk in Gods sunlight. or moonlight. with head erect. without rancor. distrust. or without fear." The tide of millions of struggling immigrants helped to make this promised land richer. greater. and more beautiful. he stressed to the 400 persons present. Often they gave their lives in hard work. in the construction of bridges. highways. and down in treacherous mines. They were highly instrumental in the wonderful creation of the gigantic cities and powerful fleets. the greatest pride of the Americans. he continued. Everytime America championed the cause of justice. freedom and right. the sons and daughters of Italian immigrants were the first and the most numerous to fight in Americas wars. In World War II. 800.000 Americans died. Of these. 120.000 were sons of Italian immigrants. "This pure and inspiring love of both countries should be for every Italian an incentive to greater conquest in the future." he concluded. This theme was extended by the remarks of two outstanding speakers. Representative MARIO BIAGGI and Guy V.
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