Whenever I travel to speak, folks ask me about Annie Moore of Ellis Island fame. What's happened since her discovery? Has the absence of a tombstone been rectified? Well, it's taken a while, but I'm pleased to announce that there's been progress on that front:
Cardinal clears way for Annie headstone
Here's a mock-up of what's been designed. I'm happy to see that the names of the others who are buried with Annie will be included.
So now the family is in fund-raising mode. They've launched an Ante Up for Annie campaign and are aiming to raise $25,000 by this St. Patty's Day. If you're at least part Irish or you have Ellis Island ancestry, you might want to consider kicking in. Won't it be nice to finally see Annie's final resting place appropriately identified?
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Hi Megan,
Thanks so much for putting our fundraising efforts on your site. You are a gem! We hope you enjoy the update. Things always take longer than you imagine, but we are thrilled to be able to place a monument of Irish stone, carved in Ireland, on her grave. We hope you will be able to attend the dedication. Without you, this would never have happened.
Gratefully, Patricia DeHesus
Posted by Patricia DeHesus | January 27, 2008 4:06 AM
Posted on January 27, 2008 04:06