Veteran graves have been marked with a United States flag for years now during national holidays and days of remembrance. It’s a way to remember those who have sacrificed for this country and when a veteran’s grave is left without a flag, it’s noticed by other veterans. This was the case with the Ashton Cemetery, located in […]
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Progress slowly being made for veteran cemetery
A veteran cemetery in Fairbanks, Alaska is finally starting to make progress with its development, even with all the red tape hurdles they have to overcome. Back in 2005, Rep. David Guttenberg brought a proposal to the state legislature to have a veteran cemetery built in the Fairbanks region. Getting the site built, however, has been […]
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Two Boy Scouts help preserve local history
There is a long-standing tradition of the Boy Scouts proving assistance to their local communities. Not only does this volunteerism help build stronger character within each scout but it also allows them to learn a bit more about their community while at the same time helping to make it a better place. Now, two scouts […]
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Former Marine honors veteran soldiers at cemetery
Time and again, we hear about people stepping forward to honor our veterans as a way to say “thank you” for their sacrifice. It may be something as simple as a hand shake or buying the service member a cup of coffee, all the way up to donating time and effort to build a disabled veteran in […]
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Just below the surface of a cemetery
Time has a way of turning items into modern-day mysteries. The thrill of discovering a lost item and sharing it with the world can be exhilarating, and for one woman, these discoveries can help heal families. Gerry Thompson has been a long-time registered nurse and had a career switch which has allowed her to focus […]
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Dedicated to preserving oldest cemetery in Pueblo
In today’s fast-paced world, it can be difficult to find people who are willing to put in hard work towards preserving history. Society is so used to “living in the moment” that we seem to let our own history slip to the wayside. But for one couple in Pueblo, Colorado, they are driven to make a […]
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Historic mysteries abound at old cemetery
Old cemeteries never cease to amaze or surprise, as one cemetery trustee has found. George Collins, a former professor and an active trustee for the Mt. Bethel Cemetery in Greeneville, Pennsylvania has a more than a few mysteries he’s trying to solve and needs help from the public. While helping with maintaining the property and improving the […]
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Korean War monument dedicated
After World War II, there was a fear about the spread of communism around the world, and when North Korea invaded South Korea, the United States, along with the United Nations, aided in the defense of the South during the Korean War. Unfortunately, the war itself is considered by many to be the “forgotten war,” […]
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Controversy surrounds cemetery’s “movie night”
Many cemeteries look for ways to bring the community to their properties, as both outreach and as a way to raise funds for the cemetery. Some cemeteries provide historic tours, even “ghost tours,” while others use their space for more day-to-day events, such as offering yoga classes. One cemetery, however, has garnered some negative backlash […]
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Greenleaf Cemetery seeks help from Arnold Schwarzenegger
Writer and creator of Conan the Barbarian, Robert E. Howard, has had an affect on the lives of millions with the creation of his Sumerian hero, one of which was actor and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He even sited Conan in the May issue of Variety magazine that it was “God’s gift to [my] career, (Greenleaf, Hawkins).” […]
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