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A Philadelphia Day of the Dead memorial honors migrant kids who died crossing the border

Some died in the arms of their families. Others died in the custody of U.S. immigration authorities, raising questions about the conditions in which they were held.

Thalia Vasquez (right) helps place objects on the Day of the Dead altar assembled at Juntos in South Philadelphia, which honors children who died while trying to cross the southwest border. At rear are photos of some of the children who have died.
Thalia Vasquez (right) helps place objects on the Day of the Dead altar assembled at Juntos in South Philadelphia, which honors children who died while trying to cross the southwest border. At rear are photos of some of the children who have died.Read moreYONG KIM / Staff Photographer