And in every case, every one, you could trace the successful return of that child to someone -- a family member, a cop -- who just decided to never give up hope.
Mr Irvine will return this month with golf course architect Martin Ebert and agronomist Alistair Beggs, to trace the original greens and produce a plan for the restoration.
In return let me offer the hearty greetings of tens of millions of Irish Americans who proudly trace their heritage to this small island. (Applause.) They say hello.