Elian and Juan Miguel at Dulles

Elian Elian Gonzalez looks out the window of a mobile lounge prior to his departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, June 28. The Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from Elian's Miami relatives, who had fought to keep the 6-year-old in the United States, after his mother drowned trying to escape Cuba. (Win McNamee/Reuters)

Elian and Juan Miguel Farewell
Elian Gonzalez and his father Juan Miguel Gonzalez wave goodbye as they board a chartered jet for their return to Cuba at Washington Dulles International Airport, June 28. The Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from Elian's Miami relatives, who had fought to keep the 6-year-old in the United States after his mother drowned trying to escape Cuba. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)


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