Royal Merit Root’s family, back; May (Root) Ryan, Rosie (Root) Cook & Charley Root Front; Royal Merit Root, Harley C. Root & Mary Ellen (Horner) Root. Della Bailey collection
“I am bound to them though I cannot look into their eyes or hear their voices. I honor their history. I cherish their lives. I will tell their story. I will remember them for I am the result of the very love, struggle, sacrifice and journey of thousands.” – Unknown
