Personal Narrative: My Grandfather In Arizona

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I believe my grandfather, or Gong Gong as I called him in Chinese, was one of the wisest men I have ever met. He served in the Taiwanese Air Force as the Air Force Attaché to Washington, DC, and his military training made him a disciplined and goal-oriented man who had a great value of education. As a child, he always intimidated me, but now looking back to the times we spent together, his attitude towards life, opportunity and education shaped the way I approach any challenges I face today.
My grandfather retired in Arizona and played a huge role in my upbringing. Each morning, he would punctually arrive at 6:50 am to drive me and my sister to school. During these one hour drives, we were not allowed to speak English and could only communicate

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