In the Cemetery at the Winter Solstice
Yesterday heralded in the Winter Solstice – the first day of winter, the shortest day, and the longest night of the year. It is a day celebrated all over the…
Mishandling the Dead
Normal 0 0 1 644 3675 30 7 4513 11.1539 0 0 0 Dover Air Force Base The story of the mishandling of military remains at Dover Air Force Base…
Wreaths Across America – Saturday, December 10th
Wreaths Across America Tomorrow communities all across America will gather together to honor our fallen veterans during the annual Wreaths Across America Day. Wreaths at Arlington Morrill Worcester Wreaths Across…
Cemeteries Worth the Visit – Highland Lawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana
Highland Lawn Cemetery Map of Cemetery Grounds Highland Lawn Cemetery in Terre Haute, Indiana began in 1884. The City of Terre Haute purchased 139 acres of “hills and hollows” from Ray…
Having the Last Say – Epitaphs
Normal 0 0 1 361 2059 17 4 2528 11.1539 0 0 0 Godspeed or Good Luck Name, Date, God is Love An epitaph is a short text, inscribed on…
Keeping the Memory Alive
Memory Medallion® Last week I wrote about the life of a dear friend, Hap Fleming. I wished I could have shared some of Hap’s music and Annis’ singing with you.…