The Blair Mausoleum, Lewisburg “Where’s the next grave at?” mom asked as I crawled back in the vehicle. I had finished visiting the grave of Civil War casualty Colonel James Cameron, who died during the First Battle of Bull Run. Note: More about Colonel Cameron can be found here: Colonel James Cameron. “We’re headed to … Continue reading Walter “Heavy” Blair
Category: Lewisburg
Colonel James Cameron
Grave of James Cameron, Lewisburg Too often when I go wandering about cemeteries, I have a certain set of graves I’m in search of and rarely allow myself time to wander about the cemetery to study other stones. This time was different. This was my third visit to Lewisburg Cemetery and while I had a … Continue reading Colonel James Cameron
Richard Kauffman’s Bizarre Baseball Behavior
The resting place of Howard Richard Kauffman, Lewisburg Lewisburg Cemetery was one that I had become familiar with over the last two years – every time I thought I had visited all the notable buried resting within the borders of the cemetery, I discovered another grave or two I wanted to visit. I had stopped … Continue reading Richard Kauffman’s Bizarre Baseball Behavior
Medal of Honor: George Ramer
George Ramer, Lewisburg Cemetery The Medal of Honor symbolizes the ideals of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, and integrity and is the highest award presented for military valor in action. Those recipients have shown bravery in combat, going above and beyond the call of duty, risking – and often sacrificing – their lives for the welfare of … Continue reading Medal of Honor: George Ramer
Harry “Moose” McCormick
Moose McCormick, Lewisburg Cemetery Shadows were being to cover the landscape as I walked among the stones of Lewisburg Cemetery. I had stopped to visit the grave of Christy but wanted to visit the grave another baseball player who rests nearby. I walked slowly along the roadway and where it turned to the left, I … Continue reading Harry “Moose” McCormick
Christy Mathewson
Grave of Christy Mathewson, Lewisburg Cemetery As I entered through the gates of Lewisburg Cemetery, I was relieved I had directions to the grave I sought. Although I had passed the cemetery numerous times while traveling on Route 15, I never realized how big it was. I drove slowly along the roadway until I arrived … Continue reading Christy Mathewson