Surrounded by enemy forces in WWI, the 77th Division’s last hope was a pigeon named Cher Ami. Despite taking heavy fire and severe injuries, he flew through to deliver their coordinates and rescue the Lost Battalion.
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Over 30 years ago Jim Tipton started Find a Grave as a site for "noteworthy gravesites". We recently met up with Jim to talk about the creation of Find a Grave and the community that blossomed from it. You can read our talk with him at our blog here: https://t.co/YiV4hYlfEq
Today is the 112th anniversary of the Titanic sinking. 328 victims were recovered by Halifax-based ships; 121 are buried at Fairview Lawn Cemetery under gray granite markers. After years of research, many have finally been identified.
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This unique monument belongs to Thelma Holford, and depicts her and her dog, Bunnie. It was originally crafted in Italy, requested by Thelma herself. The memorial reads "Don't be afraid to stand alone".
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The cemetery with the largest number of interments in the U.S. is Calvary Cemetery in Queens, New York. Established in 1848, it spans over 365 acres and is the final resting place for about 3 million people. Have you ever visited this cemetery?
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There's a new feature on Find a Grave! The cemetery Suggest Edits tool is similar to suggesting an edit to a memorial, but it allows members to easily suggest updates to cemetery information. You can read more about it on our blog here: https://t.co/EA2pDe2Zdb
On this day in 1987, actor, comedian, singer, and dancer Danny Kaye died. A Renaissance man, Kaye had a wide range of talents many of which he used to entertain the world.
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Before he died in 1942, Fernand Arbelot's final wish was to always gaze at the face of his wife. This sculpture was created to honor that request. The epitaph translates to "They were amazed by the beautiful journey that led them to the end of life."
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Have you read our latest blog post? You can learn about some of the love stories behind gravestones and the thought that went into creating them.
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OTD in 1950, writer Rafael Sabatini died. Known for "Captain Blood" & "Scaramouche," his unique grave is located in Switzerland.
Its epitaph is his famous first line: "He was born with a gift of laughter and a sense that the world was mad."
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The Cimitero Monumentale in Milan, Italy is known for its beautiful sculptures. It's said that walking around the grounds feels like an open-air museum, showcasing the evolution of artistic styles. If you're ever in Milan, why not plan a visit?
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Today marks 40 years since the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger and the tragic loss of all seven crew members.
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What a year! Our heartfelt thank you to the Find a Grave community! It’s time to review and reflect on all that you have accomplished together!
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OTD in 2013, Pauline Phillips (aka Abigail Van Buren) passed away. The legendary "Dear Abby" creator launched her column in 1956. She wrote until 2000.
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