DesertCaliMom
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There is a proud tradition of Hispanic servicemen and women throughout our country's history. My tia has a poster on her wall that she walks by every day showing every member of our family that immigrated from Mexico in 1907 and every generation since that has served, bled and died to prove our right to be Americans. It is about pride in who we are, how we got here, and where we are going.
Channel that energy from your family. That hard work and stubborn quality to never give up because that's what's expected of us, but do it for yourself. Show yourself you can apply everything our heritage brings to the table and make it shine.
Being Hispanic is never a crutch or an excuse, it's a point of pride. Be like John Baca who jumped on a grenade to save his platoon and lived to receive the CMOH. Be like Israel del Toro, the indomitable Invictus athlete. Be like my cousin (Silver Star, Vietnam Wall), who knew his machine gun position had the best vantage point to save as many Marines as possible and stood up during a firefight to collect ammo so more covering fire could get Marines to safety.
Work hard, never make excuses, go get your dreams.
Channel that energy from your family. That hard work and stubborn quality to never give up because that's what's expected of us, but do it for yourself. Show yourself you can apply everything our heritage brings to the table and make it shine.
Being Hispanic is never a crutch or an excuse, it's a point of pride. Be like John Baca who jumped on a grenade to save his platoon and lived to receive the CMOH. Be like Israel del Toro, the indomitable Invictus athlete. Be like my cousin (Silver Star, Vietnam Wall), who knew his machine gun position had the best vantage point to save as many Marines as possible and stood up during a firefight to collect ammo so more covering fire could get Marines to safety.
Work hard, never make excuses, go get your dreams.