2. My family comes from several different places in the world. I can trace my roots to Canada, Italy, Poland and Austria. My Family

3. My Dad’s Side  My dads family comes from 3 different parts of the world.

4. Leo Rochkind “Grandpa Leo” Leo Rochkind is my one of my father’s grandparents. He was my great- grandfather. He was born in Canada. He came to the United States as a boy about my age and lived in Spokane, Washington. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. This is his dog tag.

5. Norbert Reinstein My dad’s other grandfather was born in Vienna, Austria. He and his family were forced to leave Austria because of the Holocaust. He was in a concentration camp where many people were killed. His parents were killed in the Holocaust. His story is on film at the Holocaust Museum.

6. -My dad was born in Detroit, Michigan. -He lived in the city of Detroit until he was 11 years old. -He went to the University of Michigan. -He is a lawyer.

7. My Mom’s Side My mom’s family is from Castelvetere, Italy. The town still exists to this day.

8. George Bove My mom’s dad and my grandfather lived in New Mexico as a child. He fought in World War II and was injured during the war. He received several medals in the war, including the Purple Heart.

9. Karen Rockind My mom was born in Allen Park, Michigan. She is the youngest child in her family, just like me. She went to college at the University of Michigan in Dearborn. She is a hairdresser.

10. My Family History I am very proud of my family history. My mom’s family is Italian and we are proud of our Italian heritage. My dad’s family is made of up Holocaust survivors. We are Jewish and celebrate all of the Jewish holidays. My grandfather and both of my great-grandfathers served in the U.S. military during World War II. I am proud of the contributions that my family made to this country.

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