My name is Martin Cruz, Jr. I was born on July 22, 1942, the youngest of five children. We were poor but were quite lucky to go through elementary and high school for free as working students in a Catholic school run by the Maryknoll sisters from the United States. We were taught catechism, religion and the basic Catholic doctrines and precepts on top of the standard school curriculum by a very competent, serious and strict faculty. My elementary and high school experience in such a wonderful Catholic institution has always been my fondest memories in life. I was not able to go to college. Aft...