Memorial to Glenn English, Jr, Alto Reste, Altoona Entering Altoona's Alto Reste Cemetery, I was glad I had directions to the graves I sought. Although far from the largest cemetery I've visited, it would have definitely been a challenge to find any grave without help. As I drove along the cemetery's roadways, I could see … Continue reading Medal of Honor: Glenn H English, Jr
George Ramer, Lewisburg Cemetery I arrived in Lewisburg to pay my respects to a Medal of Honor recipient who was buried in the sacred hallowed grounds of the Lewisburg Cemetery. Entering the cemetery from South Seventh Street, I drove slowly, scanning the stones along the edge of the roadway. When I noticed the flags flapping … Continue reading Medal of Honor: George Ramer
Charles "Rip" Engle, IOOF Cemetery, Salusbury "You know who else is buried in this cemetery?" my mother asked as I got back in the vehicle. "Not really," I responded. The reason I was visiting the IOOF Cemetery in Salisbury was to pay my respects to Mark Prynn, a police officer who died in the line … Continue reading Charles “Rip” Engle: PSU Football
Years ago I had the opportunity to spend a week in Los Angeles when my mother's work took her there. Having never been in southern California before, I went along to do some touring. While most visitors would have been enjoying the beaches or visiting the sights around Hollywood, I was on a different schedule. … Continue reading Les Brown and The Band of Renown
Resting place of Frances Hunter, Howard Cemetery I was on my way home from a college class when I decided to make a slight detour and return to the Howard Cemetery. The cemetery was familiar - I had stopped here earlier in the year to visit the grave of murder victim William Musser who rests … Continue reading Frances Tipton Hunter, Artist
John Sullivan, Harmony Cemetery I had set out one foggy morning to explore the eastern shore of the Susquehanna River, especially the piece of land between Milton and Sunbury, which I had managed to avoid in my travels. That morning I started my journey in Milton to visit Frederic Godcharles, whose book Daily Stories of … Continue reading John L. Sullivan: Baseball Player
