Overlooking Passamaquoddy Bay, is a tribute to the many unfortunate souls buried on Hospital Island. This quarantine station housed hundreds of sick and destitute Irish immigrants between its inception in 1832 and its abandonment approximately 30 years later. The inscription on the cross reads: “In memory of those men, women and children who died of hunger and disease while fleeing the potato famine in Ireland, and lie buried on Hospital Island. Lovingly remembered by their descendants who persevered and helped build this great nation.
A strong irish sign for sure. What people had and stil have to endure these days.
ReplyDeleteI have seen many of these crosses last summer in Ireland, a touching tribute to all the fugitives.
ReplyDeleteA touching tribute, but sad at the same time.
ReplyDeleteso sad for sure but they are remembered in a beautiful place!!
ReplyDeleteYes.
ReplyDeleteIt's good that they are remembered still today.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful shot, Andy!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tribute. I can't imagine the pain they suffered.
ReplyDeleteSad and yet strong, too.
ReplyDeleteSuch terrible times, Andy! Wonderful shot remembering all those who died.
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