My father's name, when he came to America, was Kassell. At Ellis Island, the registrars changed it to Cohen. I honored my father's name by changing it back to its original pronunciation.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker explains a name change at Ellis Island and his decision to restore the original pronunciation to honor his father.
- In plain terms
- I changed my name back to honor my father.
- What can you take from it?
- Restoring a name can honor family heritage.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What family traditions define your identity?
- Why do names matter to you?
Another view
The story assumes the original pronunciation was lost due to registration.
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