Alejandro
Arnez
Miami, FL
5/9/2008 8:57:37 PM
I was born in Cuba, as was my entire extended family. They're all still there - I'm the only member of my family who made it to the United States. When I was very young, my father fashioned an old car into a floating raft that held 20 of us. We were all desperate for a better life. Halfway to the United States, the raft capsized. I remember hanging on to whatever family member was nearest. Eventually, the United States Coast Guard came out and rescued us. My older sister and I were allowed to stay the United States, sponsored by distant relatives that lived in Miami. That's where I am today - very much a part of the Cuban expat community - very much connected to my heritage - and very thankful to be here.
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