On the way home I made a quick stop at Cottonwood to see if I could find more family headstones for Russ. I didn't find any on my quick walk in the rain. I wanted to check the graves surrounding his GG GF since my initial photographs were randomly taken as I walked through the old section.
Thank goodness this is not a close-up photo. After the long wait and sleepless nights and celebration of Clayton's return I traveled home a little frumpy looking with my hair pulled back and no make-up. I was exhausted.
I had my husband roll the stone over on the one that has fallen so I could check out the name. A couple of Benson's are buried to the left of his grave, shown in the foreground.
I hope to be back posting next week after I catch my breath!
Gale,
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by for a second look. I really appreciate it.
Been watching the return of your son. Congratulations and all the best to Clayton and thank him for serving. I do hope his return goes well.
Thank you,
Russ
Gale--so happy for you that your son is home!
ReplyDeleteI alwasy enjoy stopping by your blog
ReplyDeleteHi, Gale, this is my first visit to your blog. I learned of you through Family Tree Magazine.
ReplyDeleteI am only just getting into genealogy. Kind of don't even have a clue how to proceed...hence, how I happened to find Family Tree Mag.
I actually happen to love cemeteries. There is a beauty to them, and I always love imagining the lives of the people buried there. I had hoped to visit my hometown this summer and have a chance to visit the cemetery where several generations of my family lie. Sadly, though, the trip didn't work out, so I will look forward to it another time.
Anyhow, I will be visiting again.
Blessings,
Patti