When a person is asked to envision a cemetery, many think of large headstones, in single-file rows, spread out over freshly manicured grass. Ideal and serene and peaceful. But one cemetery is just the opposite and is a historical throwback to the time when settlers were buried there. Voight Pauper Cemetery, which is located in Otter […]
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NFL team visits Arlington National Cemetery
The NFL has a long-standing of supporting and honoring our troops. From performing the National Anthem at the beginning of the game featuring a Color Guard from all branches of the military to Halftime events that spotlight the troops, the NFL makes it a point to show appreciation for all our service men and women […]
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Teen ecologists study cemeteries
With urban areas expanding more and more every day, ecological studies have changed, specifically how animals interact with these urban areas. One area to study are large city cemeteries and that’s what some teens with the Project TRUE (Teens Researching Urban Ecology) were helping with in New York City this summer. Students went to a number of parks […]
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New veterans cemetery dedicated
The service men and women of this nation tirelessly serve to protect us and our freedom on a daily basis, whether this service is at home or abroad. One of the ways we thank them is by providing them with a final resting place for them and their spouses at no cost to them. Yesterday, […]
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Mukilteo’s pioneer cemetery and its history
Every town has its own history, from large metropolitan area such as New York City all the way down to the small, rural towns in the midwest. More and more, people are turning to websites such as Ancestry.com (and similar) to find out about their history. One town took it upon themselves to tell the […]
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Hollywood Forever Cemetery: A summertime movie destination
Cemeteries are continuing to find new ways to involve the community with their locations. Some offer yoga classes while others, in more historic locations, offer tours of the property. One cemetery partnered with film company to provide a different film experience for visitors during the LA summer nights. Cinespia has worked with Hollywood Forever Cemetery for […]
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Facelift for cemetery with Revolutionary War veterans
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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