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Naturalization ceremony in Defiance

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Amani Hassan Abbas, originally from Lebanon, left, Koby Darko Agyekum, originally from Ghana, and 46 others from around the world take the Oath of Citizenship.

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Randall Fruth, a member of the honor guard from VFW Post 3360 of Defiance, saluting during the presentation of the colors at the beginning of the naturalization ceremony.

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Defiance Senior High School senior Brandon Frausto, the child of immigrants from Mexico, tells part of his story as the guest speaker for the event.

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The Defiance High School Varsity Blues, under the direction of Eric West, right, sings 'The National Anthem.'

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Amani Hassan Abbas, of Toledo, after receiving her citizenship papers.

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Sun Chu Juliana Chan, originally from the People's Republic of China, waves to a friend after receiving her citizenship papers.

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Judge Jack Zouhary, left, presents Martha Sager, 89, with her citizenship papers.

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