The Legacy We Carry A Family’s Journey From the Enchanted Island to the Shores of America From a remote corner of the Philippines known as the Enchanted Island of Siquijor, a young man set out on a path shaped by courage, necessity, and hope. His journey—stretching from Siquijor’s quiet shores to the crowded docks of Hong Kong, the plantation fields of Hawaii, and eventually the farmlands and towns of California—became the foundation of a legacy that would ripple across generations. The Legacy We Carry is a sweeping historical memoir told through the eyes of his grandson, Chad A. Paculba, who retraces this remarkable migration with the reverence it deserves. Through family stories, cultural memory, and personal reflection, Chad uncovers the hardships and triumphs of a man who crossed oceans so his descendants could grow roots in a new world. This book dives beyond dates and destinations. It explores the emotional landscape of migration—what is lost, what is carried, and what becomes possible when someone decides to leave everything familiar in pursuit of a future they may never see themselves. A tribute to resilience, identity, and the unseen sacrifices behind every immigrant family, The Legacy We Carry reminds us that history isn’t only found in archives and textbooks. Sometimes it is preserved in the quiet stories passed down in kitchens, in whispers, in memories—waiting for someone to bring them to light. Perfect for readers drawn to multigenerational histories, diaspora narratives, and true stories of courage, this memoir invites you to reflect on where you come from, who you come from, and the legacy you carry forward.