Marasco. Jr.. received the American College of Radiologys highest award. their gold medal for his contributions to the field of radiology. In his moving acceptance speech he said: On a Spring day in 1910. an apprehensive but excited nine year old immigrant from southern Italy stepped onto Ellis Island with his parents who were seeking the promise of America. That boy was my father who will be 94 years old in a few more weeks. Im honored and proud to have him here today. Dad married another Italian immigrant whose family also sought greater opportunity here. My parents made sacrifices for me. They wanted me to have all the benefits of American citizenship.
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