Chapter 1 Violet Baragar My name is Violet Baragar and I immigrated in 1942 from Russia to America through Ellis Island when I was 9.There was war going on in Russia and I was in my house when someone walked in and told me I had to go to America to live with my grandmother."No I want to stay here with my mother and father",I said."I am so sorry but your parents both got shot and died",the woman said."And by the way my names Veronica",Veronica said."I was a friend of your mothers.I felt like the world just ended when Veronica told me that my parents died.I was about to sit down when Veronica took my hand and helped me pack my bag."I don't need any help",I said."Ok we have to go in 2 minutes",Veronica said.I was really done packing and I was thinking about going to America.I said to myself be strong have courage,but that courage was sliping away.