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By: Laurel

Laurel — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:37:11 +0000

@Mary – It was the children’s quotes that really got me. It was a difficult place to visit, but I’m so glad I did. It definitely left a lasting impression and gave me so much respect for the survivors.

By: Laurel

Laurel — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:35:43 +0000

In reply to Sophie. @Sophie - Agreed. I need to see the film Hotel Rwanda, but I keep putting it off as I think it would be even harder to watch than the book was to read.

By: Laurel

Laurel — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:34:39 +0000

In reply to Jeff Titelius. @Jeff - The quotes got me too and can't believe the lives lost in such a short period of time.

By: Laurel

Laurel — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:05:38 +0000

In reply to Mette – Italian Notes.

@Mette – Agreed and you’re right, it really wasn’t all that long ago.

By: Laurel

Laurel — Mon, 12 Aug 2013 22:04:37 +0000

In reply to Katherine Belarmino. @Katherine - I agree and I'm so glad I visited it, definitely left a lasting impression.

By: Mary {The World Is A Book}

Mary {The World Is A Book} — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 07:32:13 +0000

This was such a heartbreaking post and those quotes from those children gave me chills. I can’t even begin to imagine what impact a visit to such a powerful and emotional memorial can do to a person. Thinking about the Children’s Memorial just brings me to tears. Thanks for sharing your memories and bringing this to light. You’re right, there really are no adjectives to describe these atrocities. It’s also amazing to think how the survivors have gathered enough strength to rebuild.

By: Katherine Belarmino

Katherine Belarmino — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 06:09:15 +0000

I completely understand that it is hard to describe a place like this, so thank you for still sharing it. I think it is so important to visit places like this, or read about them, so we can all remember what has happened and be reminded to do whatever we can to prevent tragedies like this from happening in the future.

By: Mette - Italian Notes

Mette - Italian Notes — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 16:36:14 +0000

Important and chilling reminder of one of the most horrible events in modern history.

By: Sophie

Sophie — Wed, 31 Jul 2013 09:36:42 +0000

It really is challenging to write about these kinds of places without sounding banal. Sometimes pictures really speak 1000 words. I’ve read the book you mention and seen the film Hotel Rwanda – so horrible it doesn’t seem real.