We often talked of things past and the possibilities of the future when he came home from work at 5 a.m.. and I was still awake cramming for exams. My softspoken mother supplemented the family income as a bookkeeper. and enriched our lives through her artwork and her dreams. I think of Rozs Mom and Dad. who lost so many loved ones in the Holocaust. our grandparents who immigrated herewho came through Ellis Island seeking a better life. I think of their financial struggles and personal sacrifices and the value they placed on strong family ties and education. and am forever grateful for the legacies they have left to Roz and me. our children. and grandchildren. It is humbling to stand here today and to recognize and appreciate the fact that Roz and I have taken part in the flow of our nations history in some small way.
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