What it Means to Me to be an Immigrant and Live in America
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Hear the first person story of what Pat needed to prove before becoming a naturalized citizen, just as others did in the 1930’s thru the 50’s. Find out how immigration to the U.S. today compared to when Pat came to this country at the age of 8.
Pat Connell
Connell, Pat - Was in the Marine Corps and graduated Honor Man from Platoon 3109 as part of a Security Company for the 1st Marine Air Wing. For over 30 years with the VA, he was able to be a huge part of a residential apartment complex for Women Veterans; an all purpose Sports Court for injured OIE/OEF Veterans and Veterans from all conflicts at the VA in Prescott and, working with the Military Order of the Devil Dogs, was able to establish a Fisher House on the VA Tucson property. He was nominated for and inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2015.