Dragos Gheorghe was born in Romania, but pledged his loyalty Thursday to his new home in America.
The 27-year-old finance worker arrived in the United States in December 2002 and has made a life for himself.
“I think this country has a lot to offer,” said Gheorghe, who wore a button-up shirt and tie for his naturalization ceremony. “I have always wanted to be a part of it.”
Gheorghe and his friends left the ceremony headed for a celebration where the Fort Walton Beach resident said he would raise a toast to America.
“Eagle tattoos for all of us,” he said, laughing.
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