Edward Dillon (known as Eddie) was born in 1883 in Boston.
He was the 3rd generation to be born in the United States.
His great grandparents had emigrated from Ireland.
Eddie loved life.
He participated in every activity he could.
He was never tidy, his shirt always hanging out!
Eddie enrolled in Boston University to study law.
It was there he met Deidre Brennan.
They developed an instant rapport and planned to marry after graduation.
However, a few weeks after their engagement,
Eddie drowned in a boating accident on the Charles River.
He was the 3rd generation to be born in the United States.
His great grandparents had emigrated from Ireland.
Eddie loved life.
He participated in every activity he could.
He was never tidy, his shirt always hanging out!
Eddie enrolled in Boston University to study law.
It was there he met Deidre Brennan.
They developed an instant rapport and planned to marry after graduation.
However, a few weeks after their engagement,
Eddie drowned in a boating accident on the Charles River.
For reflection ...
Many people emigrate to provide a better life for their children.
But often within a couple of generations the sense of sacrifice is lost.
How do I hold the dreams of my parents?
Is the burden of expectation too great to pass on to our children?
Many people emigrate to provide a better life for their children.
But often within a couple of generations the sense of sacrifice is lost.
How do I hold the dreams of my parents?
Is the burden of expectation too great to pass on to our children?