The statue is staying right where it belongs and honestly I am just overwhelmed by the whole thing. It took so much energy to get here but keeping that history in the circle is actually happening. My hands are shaking a bit typing this but we really did win and …
June 12, 2021
Final supporters
We, as residents of the United States, including those of us from the City of Syracuse and the County of Onondaga, do hereby petition Honorable Ben Walsh, Mayor of the City of Syracuse, to leave standing at Columbus Circle in the City of Syracuse, the statue of Christopher Columbus that was paid for by contributions from the Italian immigrants of the City of Syracuse and County of Onondaga and other members of the community, and placed at that location in 1934 to acknowledge the groundwork Columbus’s voyage contributed to the founding of our Country and for the statue’s representation of the Immigrant’s voyage to America by the ancestors of numerous Central New York residents.
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April 20, 2021
I honestly cannot believe we hit twenty-five hundred names on this thing already because it feels like just yesterday I was worried nobody would even look at the page. It makes me think about those original immigrant families who put their own money together back then and I really hope we can keep that spirit alive for everyone who still sees this as a huge part of our local history.
Reached 2,500 supporters
April 20, 2021
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 18, 2020
July 17, 2020
Hit one hundred signatures which is honestly way faster than I expected when I started typing this thing up in my kitchen. It is wild to see people actually finding this and agreeing because I really wasn't sure if anyone outside my own circle would care at all.
July 17, 2020
The momentum is really picking up now and I am staring at the count wondering if we can hit that thousand mark by tonight. I know it seems like a big number but honestly if everyone who sees this just keeps pushing it out to their circle we will reach it in no time at all. It is truly important that we keep this energy going because the city officials are definitely looking at these digits.
Reached 100 supporters
July 16, 2020
1,278 Comments
You are attempting to judge a 15th Century man by 21st Century standards. Who's next? Washington? Lincoln? Please do what is right. Think before you cave in to those who want to rewrite or change history. This is an Italian American hero.
As the daughter of immigrants, this monument represents those who proudly came to America just like my parents did and it should remain in place as it was paid for by contributions from the Italian immigrants who have contributed much to the history of America.
People don’t understand that history is part of our past, you cannot interpret today the meaning of what was hundreds of years ago by today’s standards. We keep going this way, we mind as well take down the Colosseum in Rome and the Pyramids in Egypt too!
I do this for my Nonna and Nonno, and my Aunt Mary Bordonaro that made the journey from Sicily to Syracuse and made a beautiful life here. My father was born here in America. Btw my grandparents both received a 100% on their citizenship test.
To preserve and protect our heritage and all those hard-working Italian people who came here with hopes and dreams. Their love for this country and the sacrifices they made, even though they were greatly discriminated against, lives in us and our children.
Let's "reimagine", Lisa Romano Moore and the OHA move on to another subject. Leave the Columbus Monument as it is!
Please keep this historical work of art it tact! Stop trying to erase history, good or bad it needs to be preserved so that we may learn history. Isn't that the whole point to history, to document it so we can learn from it?
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The statue is staying right where it belongs and honestly I am just overwhelmed by the whole thing. It took so much energy to get here but keeping that history in the circle is actually happening. My hands are shaking a bit typing this but we really did win and …
June 12, 2021
Final supporters
We, as residents of the United States, including those of us from the City of Syracuse and the County of Onondaga, do hereby petition Honorable Ben Walsh, Mayor of the City of Syracuse, to leave standing at Columbus Circle in the City of Syracuse, the statue of Christopher Columbus that was paid for by contributions from the Italian immigrants of the City of Syracuse and County of Onondaga and other members of the community, and placed at that location in 1934 to acknowledge the groundwork Columbus’s voyage contributed to the founding of our Country and for the statue’s representation of the Immigrant’s voyage to America by the ancestors of numerous Central New York residents.
***Please note, if prompted for a donation, keep in mind that donation is being solicited from ipetitons NOT the Columbus Monument Corporation.***
If you would like to contribute towards the cause please click on the link below:
Updates
April 20, 2021
I honestly cannot believe we hit twenty-five hundred names on this thing already because it feels like just yesterday I was worried nobody would even look at the page. It makes me think about those original immigrant families who put their own money together back then and I really hope we can keep that spirit alive for everyone who still sees this as a huge part of our local history.
Reached 2,500 supporters
April 20, 2021
Reached 1,000 supporters
July 18, 2020
July 17, 2020
Hit one hundred signatures which is honestly way faster than I expected when I started typing this thing up in my kitchen. It is wild to see people actually finding this and agreeing because I really wasn't sure if anyone outside my own circle would care at all.
July 17, 2020
The momentum is really picking up now and I am staring at the count wondering if we can hit that thousand mark by tonight. I know it seems like a big number but honestly if everyone who sees this just keeps pushing it out to their circle we will reach it in no time at all. It is truly important that we keep this energy going because the city officials are definitely looking at these digits.
Reached 100 supporters
July 16, 2020
1,278 Comments
These architectural monuments are part of the history of the United States.One politician should not be allowed to destroy history.Mayor Walsh should spend taxpayer money on causes that benefit the community.We have greater problems in our city to solve.
You are attempting to judge a 15th Century man by 21st Century standards. Who's next? Washington? Lincoln? Please do what is right. Think before you cave in to those who want to rewrite or change history. This is an Italian American hero.
As the daughter of immigrants, this monument represents those who proudly came to America just like my parents did and it should remain in place as it was paid for by contributions from the Italian immigrants who have contributed much to the history of America.
People don’t understand that history is part of our past, you cannot interpret today the meaning of what was hundreds of years ago by today’s standards. We keep going this way, we mind as well take down the Colosseum in Rome and the Pyramids in Egypt too!
I do this for my Nonna and Nonno, and my Aunt Mary Bordonaro that made the journey from Sicily to Syracuse and made a beautiful life here. My father was born here in America. Btw my grandparents both received a 100% on their citizenship test.
To preserve and protect our heritage and all those hard-working Italian people who came here with hopes and dreams. Their love for this country and the sacrifices they made, even though they were greatly discriminated against, lives in us and our children.
Let's "reimagine", Lisa Romano Moore and the OHA move on to another subject. Leave the Columbus Monument as it is!
Please keep this historical work of art it tact! Stop trying to erase history, good or bad it needs to be preserved so that we may learn history. Isn't that the whole point to history, to document it so we can learn from it?
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These architectural monuments are part of the history of the United States.One politician should not be allowed to destroy history.Mayor Walsh should spend taxpayer money on causes that benefit the community.We have greater problems in our city to solve.