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I chose to speak to you today as a result of my close relationship with my grandfather. My father died when I was very young, and Papa willingly adopted the role that my father had abruptly left behind. Many of my fondest memories of childhood take place at my grandparent's house – a sanctuary that has remained constant throughout the different stages of my life. I idolized my grandfather and spent countless hours listening to stories that he would tell me. I can remember being in awe when he would tell me about his childhood mishaps and his time in the Service. He changed his birth certificate to ensure his entrance into the Navy, which, if