Giving Back to America
Lance Cpl. José Gutiérrez was one of the first American killed in action in Iraq. Gutierrez, who was raised in Guatemala came to America as a boy–illegally! At the age of 18 he was allowed to adjust his status and became a legal green card holder. He was one of the first Marines killed in action in Iraq. His family told reporters, this young immigrant enlisted with the Marine Corps because he wanted to “give back” to America.
When the anti-illegal crowd holds up a drunk driver, murder or rapist as an example to suggest that all ‘illegals’ should be removed from this country it’s insulting to the millions of previous ‘illegals’ and their families who are successful, productive Americans today. They work in a multitude of fields and are not a drain on our society. They and their children are serving in our Armed Forces and are risking their lives for our collective country. It would serve us all well to remember that immigration status alone does not define a human being.
Rest in Peace Lance Cpl. José Gutiérrez.
