Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation
Today, I would like to share a personal anecdote with you. My brothers and I, since a very young age, have been stressed the importance of an education. But it was not until May 1993 that I was able to comprehend the true meaning and importance of what the gift of education is.
And that happened during my younger brother Jose’s, graduation from the masters program at the University of Miami. As he received his diploma and walked back to his seat, I looked over to my parents; as their eyes swelled and tears poured, I did not see the pride of a parent, but the story of a couple who had to leave their homeland and start a new life in a new country. It is because of their sacrifice and unselfishness, as I remember my father putting money away for our education when times were difficu
This is an experience that is not exclusive to us, as many of you here today have had similar situations. But this would not have been possible without this community and this great country which has given so much to us.
Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation