Sharing this news story about an Eagle Scout and his
endeavors to restore a cemetery in Darke County, Ohio. It illustrates how much one volunteer can
accomplish. Success comes not only from
his physical work alone to restore a cemetery, but through his personal
outreach efforts that generated local interest that led to further support and
public recognition for his project.
Gaining local support and interest is key going forward for
the survival of a cemetery.
A cemetery plays a
vital role in its surrounding community.
If a cemetery is lost, so will be the respect for those who found peace
and rest in its sacred grounds. We
cannot separate a community from its past and those who helped create the path
to its future.
