A rosary prayer will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday as part of its unveiling.
SAN ANTONIO — A new permanent memorial is under construction at the site where 53 migrants lost their lives in a failed smuggling attempt.
A memorial garden with rocks of different sizes to represent the differents ages of the victims is being constructed on Quintana Road.
53 migrants lost their lives that day, and the youngest was only 13 years old. Construction of this permanent memorial started a few weeks ago, but it has been in the works for about a year.
It’s next to the makeshift memorial that went up right after the tragedy, with flowers, flags and even dolls to honor the victims. Costs have delayed the city from expanding the site.
Last year, District 4 Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia, who represents the area, told us spending for a permanent memorial would cost anywhere up to $15 million dollars.
Other options were considered and a more cost effective solution was chosen.
“We will have little areas where people can sit and reflect,” said District 4 Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia. “And more importantly, we will have the names and the countries of origin of every person that lost their lives on a plaque.”
Rocha Garcia says this will cost $100,000 dollars and will be paid for through the Neighborhood Access and Mobility Program.
We are told volunteers will maintain the memorial and we know of at least one who will be there on Thursday to greet people as they come to the site.
The permanent memorial is expected to be finished by this Saturday.
A rosary prayer will be held at 5 p.m. as part of its unveiling.
Learn more about KENS 5:
Since going on the air in 1950, KENS 5 has strived to be the best, most trusted news and entertainment source for generations of San Antonians.
KENS 5 has brought numerous firsts to South Texas television, including being the first local station with a helicopter, the first with its own Doppler radar and the first to air a local morning news program.
Over the years, KENS 5 has worked to transform local news. Our cameras have been the lens bringing history into local viewers’ homes. We’re proud of our legacy as we serve San Antonians today.
Today, KENS 5 continues to set the standard in local broadcasting and is recognized by its peers for excellence and innovation. The KENS 5 News team focuses on stories that really matter to our community.
You can find KENS 5 in more places than ever before, including KENS5.com, the KENS 5 app, the KENS 5 YouTube channel, KENS 5’s Roku and Fire TV apps, and across social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and more!
Want to get in touch with someone at KENS 5? You can send a message using our Contacts page or email one of our team members.
Original News Source
Click here for Superior HOA Management