“ I have seen with my own eyes the tragic explosion of the space shuttle Challenger. It was one of the worst things i have ever seen in my life. I have heard gunfire and bombs exploding around me as a child. I have lived through natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. Through all of this, I am grateful for living in the United States and having the opportunities I have been given. I am thankful for having survived living in a war torn nation, and I am grateful for having just celebrated my 80th
