What then makes him remarkable? In an era of cynicism and too widespread focus on what is wrong with America. his life. his energy. and so much of his resources were a celebration of what is good about America. Born on the Grecian Isle of Karpathos near the turn of the century. Nick Mathews came to America at age 17 and as so many immigrants who came here seeking opportunity. he did not find it easily. He earned it by hard work and determination to succeed. He worked in the coalfields of West Virginia. as a bus boy. dishwasher. steelworker. and later a chef.
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