My life has seen many tragedies, obstacles and struggles that I overcame due to my love of family, hard work, sacrifices and the tradition of duty. China was at that time undergoing many upheavals, first being bullied by Western powers, then a full invasion by the Japanese Imperial Army. My family and I became refugees who escaped the Japanese advance several times. I was born in China but my father was born in Seattle, WA and had to return to China for a bride who was prevented from coming to America due to the Chinese Exclusion Act. I worked for the US Army Corps of Engineers, but before...