Posted on Sep 1, 2018

An Aunt's Memoir: Remembering The Drowned Syrian Boy On The Beach

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In 2017, we reported on the impact of the photo of the drowned boy on the beach, which stirred up public concern for the Syrian refugee crisis. A memoir by the boy's aunt details the family's struggles in Syria — and their fatal attempt to cross from Turkey to Greece in a rubber boat.

An Aunt's Memoir: Remembering The Drowned Syrian Boy On The Beach

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Heartbreaking

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SMSgt Lawrence McCarter

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To see a small child such as that who never had as chance to grow up and experience very much of life. Any of us, parent or not that has to impact and sadden You to see that little guy's lifeless body. That is heartbreaking.

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An Aunt's Memoir: Remembering The Drowned Syrian Boy On The Beach

An Aunt's Memoir: Remembering The Drowned Syrian Boy On The Beach

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