Thank You, Sister.

Stephen D. Aloia, Ph.D
Linda McRee Aloia

Thank you sisters – For all you did for the me, my wife, and the generations of the 1950s and 1960s. America would not be the same without you.  You were the inspiration for goodness. You were the ones who gave us the faith and hope for life and the skills to be successful. More than simply the knowledge and skills transmitted, were the beliefs and values that have shaped our lives and the lives of a significant part of American culture. How thankful am I for these American Saints? I still write to my 8th Grade nun, Sister Philomena – St. Thomas School, Riverside, California.  I am currently a professor of education and I educate teachers – the values, the dedication, and the commitment that I have for my profession comes directly from all the Nuns who have given so much. God Bless You all.

There have been many great American generations, but only three with the designation of “Great:” The Founding Fathers, The World War II Soldiers, and the Catholic Nuns who shaped the moral values of American Culture. My character, my faith, my strong family values are all directly related to the examples of these Nuns. Thank You, Sisters!

My wife was taught by the Nuns in Oklahoma City and I, by the Franciscans in Riverside, California. We both are indebted to them forever. To borrow from Churchill: “Never have so few given so much to so many” – All for the sake of God!

Long may their memories remain.