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June 1966

Jacqueline J. Reyes

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First of all I would like to THANK YOU for this article, even though I was a baby when we came on this flight, I am very proud to be a part of history. My parents made a tough decision to come here without a cent and start from scratch, but they did it, and here were are 40 ++ years later living in freedom. We all came in June ( ) 1966 will find the exact day for you. I would like to include my family's name onto this list. Saturnino Monzon Vinerta Morales Monzon Magdalena Monzon Jacqueline Monzon Once again a big Thank You! I will be printing this article for my family to read. Jacqueline J. Reyes

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