I don't usually find graves sad. But this one pulls at my heart strings. I'm not sure why - maybe coz it's obviously a loved memorial but the angel has lost her head.
What a puzzlement, Hamilton. To me the headstone does not appear at all new. Maybe the small statue on the top edge is a clue. Could it be a dog's grave? Here in Australia it would not be allowed, to mix animal with human memorials. And what could have drawn the mourners to decorate the marker with a Christmas theme. Well, yes, other than it being Christmas time, of course. No dates, not other clues.
I wonder what is in that little envelope with the ribbon at the base of the marker? A fascinating contribution to Taphophile Tragics. And enduring mystery ...
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I don't usually find graves sad.
But this one pulls at my heart strings.
I'm not sure why - maybe coz it's obviously a loved memorial
but the angel has lost her head.
Someone still misses Dandie very, very much.
What a puzzlement, Hamilton. To me the headstone does not appear at all new. Maybe the small statue on the top edge is a clue. Could it be a dog's grave? Here in Australia it would not be allowed, to mix animal with human memorials. And what could have drawn the mourners to decorate the marker with a Christmas theme. Well, yes, other than it being Christmas time, of course. No dates, not other clues.
I wonder what is in that little envelope with the ribbon at the base of the marker? A fascinating contribution to Taphophile Tragics. And enduring mystery ...
I need to return to tell you that my word verification was 'unded' ...
The one envelope has a picture of a baby - perhaps a grandchild? and also a letter that starts 'dear mom, we miss you very much'
Someone cares enough to visit and decorate this grave. Maybe the departed really liked Christmas.
I wonder if they do this every year and that tree was planted with Christmas in mind?
Interesting that a wreath is used to commemorate both Xmas - and the departed!! But doesn't it make you wonder who 'Dandie' was?!
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