Category Archives: Cemeteries

Remembering the fallen

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery

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Civil War Week

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

A Fitting Tribute It’s been a busy Civil War week for me thus far and it’s only Tuesday night. Saturday morning I headed up to Calvary Cemetery in Evanston, Illinois, to meet with staff there regarding my application for a … Continue reading →

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Jack Donar: A Snapshot in Time

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

A few years ago I received a death certificate in the mail that I’d ordered for my uncle Jack Donar (1902-1929). I had a pretty tough time transcribing the document due to the poor penmanship of the clerk who recorded … Continue reading →

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It’s Official!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Next task:  Applying to the United States Department of Veteran Affairs for a long overdue tombstone for  Great-grandfather William Donar.  He served in the Union Army from May 31, 1862 to September 8, 1862 with the New York Infantry’s 25th … Continue reading →

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Hallowed Ground

Posted on October 26, 2011 by
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Many, many times over the years, I’ve struggled as a professional writer to find just the right headline, just the right lead, just the right caption, just the right word. Sometimes when that happens though, I have a mini-revelation. And … Continue reading →

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