Personal Narrative: Fighting At Home

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Fighting at Home My friend Cacho-Negrete, my deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one and friend. Responding to your request “Tell me something good about America”, I would have to say our law enforcement officers that risk their lives daily to protect our homeland. My father being a Louisiana State Trooper, I too have shared the same fears as you. It brings a shivering cold sweat when thinking of someone dear to your heart not returning home. In the summer of 2005 Louisiana’s coastline was struck by one of the strongest hurricanes that has ever been, Katrina. A week before the storm was predicted to hit we were having supper together as a family when my dad’s phone rang. I distinctly remember him bowing his head, taking in a deep

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