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Tag Archives: cemeteries
Graveside Ceremony Presents a Step Back in Time
I was the first to arrive at the cemetery that Sunday morning, a morning that was both clear and cool. Only 10 am, the weekend regulars who normally come to honor a family member, dust off a marker or leave … Continue reading
Civil War Week
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
It’s Official!
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