Several years ago the Marshfield High School in Marshfield, MA received a letter from the US Embassy in London. They wanted to know if we wanted to plant a tree in memory of Brooks at the Embassy’s home in Regents Park. The question to us was why? They had heard about Brooks and about the program that enabled children from different countries to learn about each other. Three trips went to London. They were deeply moved. Apparently only four other trees have ever been dedicated at this beautful mansion in central London. The other four are dedicated to former presidents and senators of the United States!
Today there grows an eight foot oak that they say can live for over 500 years. There is a plaque at its base that is dedicated to Brooks Thomsen Singer in memory of what he did in his short life and the inspiration to others that he left us.
Visitors can view the grounds by first requesting an invitation from the US Embassy. We hope that others will visit this memorial, but, most, we wish that Brook’s life will inspire other children to learn how much all of us all over the world are so much more the same than different.
