Duffy’s Cut murder victim’s remains brought home to Donegal after 180 years

18-year-old murdered and buried with 57 other Irish laborers thought to be spreading cholera

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KATE HICKEY,

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Last year the Watson brothers and their team laid five of the Duffy’s Cut victims to rest at the West Laurel Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, PA, with a full funeral and graveside ceremony. 

However bringing John Ruddy’s remains back to Ireland is even more meaningful to the team.

Watson said, “We have always wanted to bring one of the men from Duffy's Cut back home, as a way of saying to the world that every life is worth remembering, and everyone deserves to be remembered. The story of John Ruddy's life and death have now been remembered and commemorated through the work of the Duffy's Cut Project team, and now, as he will be returned to his homeland, he will rest in peace.”

Ruddy will finally be buried in Ardara, County Donegal on March 2, 2013.

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