People ask me if I would return to Cuba once it is free. Cuba is my country of birth. I have many good memories. Cuba also took everything my family had, and I also have many bad memories. I have lived in the USA since I was seven years old. This is my country, the one that gave me freedom. I owe everything to it. When Fidel took my citizenship away, America gave me a country. Although proud of my heritage, I don't believe in dual loyalties. I am an American. My wife, children and grandchildren were born here. I plan to die here, the main location of my life's story. Cuba was just the beginning chapter, with a great start and a dark ending.
My heart breaks for the Cuban people and I pray every day that they would overthrow the cancer that is communism. I have family there. They chose to persecute us and disowned us because my parents and grandparents refused to bow down to an evil regime. My family forgave them and helped them. I too forgive them. If Cuba becomes truly free while I'm still alive, I may seek them out and visit.