On November 11, 1998, America's
Unknown Child was given moved
to his final resting place in the Ivy Hill Cemetery.
His original grave
stone was moved to the new site. It sits at the
foot of his grave. A
beautiful bouquet with flowers as well as toy trucks
and cars was also
placed at the foot of the grave.
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Sam Weinstein, who was the second police officer to
arrive on the scene when the boy was found, sits by his tiny, white coffin
and wipes his eyes, at the memorial.
Following the ceremony was a luncheon.
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In 1999, another memorial service was held where a
medication bench was unveiled. The bench was donated by the Vidocq Society.
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In 2000, another visit was made in memory of the
unknown boy.
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In 2001 there was another visit and people had put
toys on the grave
stone.
Then again in 2002.
On November 11, 2003, a special service was held
to commemorate
the five year anniversary of the reburial of the
unknown boy.
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Read more and see more pictures here:
America's
Unknown Child Memorial
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Please visit the site below to find out more about
this case and to find phone numbers and e-mail addresses where you can
contact investigators if you have any information:
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pictures of and read about the funerals for this child
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1-800-4-A-Child
1-800-422-4453
  
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