An epitaph on a tombstone is a brief inscription in memory of the deceased. Sometimes it is just a name and the dates of their birth and death. Sometimes there are brief descriptions of the deceased such as, “Loving Mother”. Occasionally, it will be about the feelings of those left behind about the deceased. For…
Every year the Wreaths Across America (WAA) organization and volunteers place holidays wreaths on the graves at our national cemeteries. This is their mission to Remember, Honor and Teach. REMEMBERour fallen U.S. veterans. HONORthose who serve. TEACHyour children the value of freedom. National Wreath Across America Day is December 17th this year. Volunteer if you…
Death and dying surround the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Across the road, you have the old cemetery with burials starting in 1882 and continuing until as recently as 2018. The old church and school are still standing but are slowly decaying. Next to the church and school is a row of large dead trees. Even in…
I love old cemeteries. Amidst all the sadness they represent, there is also a sense of peace and solitude. They’re rich in history and tell wonderful and amazing stories. I especially love the way the memorials, both grand and insignificant, display the emotions of loss and grief in such beautiful ways. I guess this classifies…
