The Legacy My Lolo Gave Me by Stephanie Lomibao (Global FWN100™ '15)
The Legacy My Lolo Gave Me
By Stephanie Lomibao (Global FWN100™ '15)
"My Lolo has given me a legacy that forms the foundation for who I am as a professional. I’m first generation Filipino-American. My mom came to the U.S. with her family of 11 when she was very young after my grandfather (pictured) served in WWII. It is my mother’s father that I pay tribute to through this article. The stories he told, the life he lived, and the traditions he passed down stay vivid with me to this day. Here are his top ten lessons."
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