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SUMMARY:Winter Decoration Removal
DESCRIPTION:All Decorations placed on the lawn Must Be Removed from Graves By 8:00 a.m. \nCemetery Staff retains the right to remove any/all decorations at their discretion. \nFor more information about the G.A.R. Cemetery decoration removal schedule\, please call the cemetery at 918-541-2288 \n 
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/winter-decoration-removal-2/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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SUMMARY:2023 Angel of Hope Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony - CANCELED
DESCRIPTION:G.A.R. Cemetery to Hold Their 6th Annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony\nOn December 6th\, at 7:00 p.m G.A.R. Cemetery will hold their 6th annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony at our Angel of Hope statue which is located on cemetery grounds. The 3rd gate\, which is the furthest northern entrance is where you will enter. We will have some lighting in place for easier visibility. \nWe at G.A.R. believe that everyone is someone’s child\, so\, we invite everyone to join us at this special remembrance ceremony. All attendees will be invited to place a white carnation provided by G.A.R. Cemetery\, at the base of the angel statute\, and if they wish\, the name of their loved one may be read aloud. \n“Enduring the tragedy of losing a child is an indescribable journey of survival. We at G.A.R. Cemetery hope that the candlelight remembrance ceremony will give our families a special momney to remember their loved one. We want all to come that may benefit from the support and healing that we hope to extend.” ~ Nancy Bro\, G.A.R. Cemetery Office Mgr. \nThe “Garden of Angels” section offers infant and cremains plots. This new section has at its center The Christmas Box Angel\, one of less than 200 in the world. \nFor more information you may call the G.A.R. Cemetery office at (918) 541-2288 \nOr visit our website at: www.garcemeterymiamiok.com \n 
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/2023-angel-of-hope-candlelight-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231003
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CREATED:20200109T234400Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Decoration Removal
DESCRIPTION:All Decorations placed on the lawn Must Be Removed from Graves By 8:00 a.m. \nAs of January 1\, 2022\, all decorations hanging on the mausoleum and columbarium or setting upon upright monuments and/or their bases and not on the lawn may be left in place by the cemetery staff.  \nCemetery Staff retains the right to remove any/all decorations at their discretion. \nFor more information about the G.A.R. Cemetery decoration removal schedule\, please call the cemetery at 918-541-2288
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/autumn-decoration-removal/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230729T100000
DTSTAMP:20230227T183400Z
CREATED:20230227T183345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T183400Z
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SUMMARY:2023 British Flyers Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The City of Miami G.A.R. Cemetery will host its annual British Flyers Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday\,July 29th\, 2021 at 10 a.m. on the cemetery grounds. This event is being held to honor the fifteen Royal Air Force cadets that are interred in the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Cemetery who were killed in training accidents while attending Spartan School of Aeronautics\, Miami B.F.T.S. #3 during WWII in the early 1940s. \nDuring WWII\, the community of Miami\, Oklahoma welcomed over 2\,100 British Cadets. Many families\, invited the cadets to Sunday dinner and other family activities with them\, resulting in lifelong friendships and some have continued to carry-on through the generations. These young men were far from their homelands where war was ravaging\, and rations were a way of life. They were in a very different place than they were used to\, and Miami won the young men’s hearts. \nLAC Kenneth Frere stated the following in the September 1942 issue of the Spartan News: “… the first and most lasting impression we get is the real value of American hospitality. It seems that you can’t do enough for us – in everything we do there is someone to help us and make us feel at home.” “We enjoy all our time here and we thoroughly appreciate how helpful you all are to us – for the rest of our lives\, Miami and No. 3 BFTS will be a bright spot in our memories. We’re glad it was Miami they chose for us.” \nWe here at G.A.R. Cemetery\, strive to continue to keep this part of Miami’s history alive. By holding our annual British Flyers Remembrance Ceremony\, we do that\, as well as making sure that the lives lost by the 15 brave British Cadets that are interred here at G.A.R. Cemetery so far from their families and homelands\, are never forgotten. \nLastly\, We can’t speak of our Cadets without telling the story of Mrs. Frances Hill. Mrs. Hill devoted 40 years of her life to care for these 15 graves and received “The King’s Medal” for her unselfish actions. At her request\, Mrs. Hill\, along with her husband are laid to rest by her “British Boys”. \nDownload the British Flyers Remembrance Ceremony Flyer
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/2023-british-flyers-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTSTAMP:20230227T210743Z
CREATED:20200109T234336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T210743Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Decoration Removal
DESCRIPTION:All Decorations placed on the lawn Must Be Removed from Graves By 8:00 a.m. \nAs of January 1\, 2022\, all decorations hanging on the mausoleum and columbarium or setting upon upright monuments and/or their bases and not on the lawn may be left in place by the cemetery staff.  \nCemetery Staff retains the right to remove any/all decorations at their discretion. \nFor more information about the G.A.R. Cemetery decoration removal schedule\, please call the cemetery at 918-541-2288
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/summer-decoration-removal/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230529T103000
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DTSTAMP:20230227T182848Z
CREATED:20230227T182848Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Memorial Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The City of Miami G.A.R. Cemetery is pleased to host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony for the public on Monday\, May 30TH\, at 10:30 a.m. by the G.A.R. monument and flagpole located within the cemetery at 2801 North Main\, Miami\, Oklahoma 74354. \nPlease join us immediately following our ceremony at the gazebo for hot dogs and chips\, generously provided by Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service. \nDownload our Memorial Day Flyer
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/2023-memorial-day-ceremony/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230418
DTSTAMP:20230227T210710Z
CREATED:20200109T234237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T210710Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Decoration Removal
DESCRIPTION:All Decorations placed on the lawn Must Be Removed from Graves By 8:00 a.m. \nAs of January 1\, 2022\, all decorations hanging on the mausoleum and columbarium or setting upon upright monuments and/or their bases and not on the lawn may be left in place by the cemetery staff.  \nCemetery Staff retains the right to remove any/all decorations at their discretion. \nFor more information about the G.A.R. Cemetery decoration removal schedule\, please call the cemetery at 918-541-2288
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/spring-decoration-removal/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230207
DTSTAMP:20230227T210754Z
CREATED:20200109T234048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T210754Z
UID:166-1675641600-1675727999@garcemeterymiamiok.com
SUMMARY:Winter Decoration Removal
DESCRIPTION:All Decorations placed on the lawn Must Be Removed from Graves By 8:00 a.m. \nAs of January 1\, 2022\, all decorations hanging on the mausoleum and columbarium or setting upon upright monuments and/or their bases and not on the lawn may be left in place by the cemetery staff.  \nCemetery Staff retains the right to remove any/all decorations at their discretion. \nFor more information about the G.A.R. Cemetery decoration removal schedule\, please call the cemetery at 918-541-2288
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/winter-decoration-removal/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221206T190000
DTSTAMP:20221116T200256Z
CREATED:20221116T200256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T200256Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Angel of Hope Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:G.A.R. Cemetery to Hold Their 5th Annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony\nOn December 6th\, at 7:00 p.m G.A.R. Cemetery will hold their 5th annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony at our Angel of Hope statue which is located on cemetery grounds. The 3rd gate\, which is the furthest northern entrance is where you will enter. We will have some lighting in place for easier visibility. \nWe at G.A.R. believe that everyone is someone’s child\, so\, we invite everyone to join us at this special remembrance ceremony. All attendees will be invited to place a white carnation provided by G.A.R. Cemetery\, at the base of the angel statute\, and if they wish\, the name of their loved one may be read aloud. \n“Enduring the tragedy of losing a child is an indescribable journey of survival. We at G.A.R. Cemetery hope that the candlelight remembrance ceremony will give our families a special momney to remember their loved one. We want all to come that may benefit from the support and healing that we hope to extend.” ~ Nancy Bro\, G.A.R. Cemetery Office Mgr. \nThe “Garden of Angels” section offers infant and cremains plots. This new section has at its center The Christmas Box Angel\, one of less than 200 in the world. \n2022 Angel of Hope Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony PDF \n2022 Angel of Hope Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony Itinerary PDF \n  \nFor more information you may call the G.A.R. Cemetery office at (918) 541-2288 \nOr visit our website at: www.garcemeterymiamiok.com \n 
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/2022-angel-of-hope-candlelight-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220530T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220530T103000
DTSTAMP:20220512T133341Z
CREATED:20220512T133341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T133341Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Memorial Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The City of Miami G.A.R. Cemetery is pleased to host the annual Memorial Day Ceremony for the public on Monday\, May 30TH\, at 10:30 a.m. by the G.A.R. monument and flagpole located within the cemetery at 2801 North Main\, Miami\, Oklahoma 74354. G.A.R. Cemetery staff are honored to welcome the local Veterans organizations with their continued participation. The local Marine Corp League will be hosting the colors in the entrance march\, and Girl Scout Troop #17388 will be performing the Flag Ceremony. American Legion Post #147 will lead the Pledge of Allegiance\, perform the Fire Volleys\, and play Taps. Robert Alexander\, Marine Corp League will be leading the opening and closing prayers. \nClick here to learn more
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/2022-memorial-day-ceremony/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211206T190000
DTSTAMP:20210422T180608Z
CREATED:20210422T180608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T180608Z
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SUMMARY:2021 Angel of Hope Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Each year we hold our annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony on December 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the center of our Garden of Angels section by a very unique angel. One that there are less than 200 of them in the world. \nThe Christmas Box Angel statue was introduced to the world in the book The Christmas Box\, a worldwide bestseller by author Richard Paul Evans. In the book\, a woman mourns the loss of her child at the base of an angel monument. Though the story is mostly fiction\, the angel monument once existed but is speculated to have been destroyed. The new angel statue was commissioned by Richard Paul Evans in response to reports that grieving parents were seeking out the angel as a place of healing. The Angel is made of bronze and stands 4′ 3″ tall and has a wingspan of 5′ 2″ and stands upon a 4′ solid granite base. If you look closely you can find on the angel’s right wing\, the word “hope”.
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/2021-angel-of-hope-candlelight-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211023T103000
DTSTAMP:20210422T180755Z
CREATED:20210422T180755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T180755Z
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SUMMARY:2021 British Flyers Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The City of Miami G.A.R. Cemetery will host its annual British Flyers Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday\, October 23\, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. on the cemetery grounds. This event is being held to honor the fifteen Royal Air Force cadets that are interred in the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Cemetery who were killed in training accidents while attending Spartan School of Aeronautics\, Miami B.F.T.S. #3 during WWII in the early 1940s. \nDuring WWII\, the community of Miami\, Oklahoma welcomed over 2\,100 British Cadets. Many families\, invited the cadets to Sunday dinner and other family activities with them\, resulting in lifelong friendships and some have continued to carry-on through the generations. These young men were far from their homelands where war was ravaging\, and rations were a way of life. They were in a very different place than they were used to\, and Miami won the young men’s hearts. \nLAC Kenneth Frere stated the following in the September 1942 issue of the Spartan News: “… the first and most lasting impression we get is the real value of American hospitality. It seems that you can’t do enough for us – in everything we do there is someone to help us and make us feel at home.” “We enjoy all our time here and we thoroughly appreciate how helpful you all are to us – for the rest of our lives\, Miami and No. 3 BFTS will be a bright spot in our memories. We’re glad it was Miami they chose for us.” \nWe here at G.A.R. Cemetery\, strive to continue to keep this part of Miami’s history alive. By holding our annual British Flyers Remembrance Ceremony\, we do that\, as well as making sure that the lives lost by the 15 brave British Cadets that are interred here at G.A.R. Cemetery so far from their families and homelands\, are never forgotten. \nLastly\, We can’t speak of our Cadets without telling the story of Mrs. Frances Hill. Mrs. Hill devoted 40 years of her life to care for these 15 graves and received “The King’s Medal” for her unselfish actions. At her request\, Mrs. Hill\, along with her husband are laid to rest by her “British Boys”.
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/2021-british-flyers-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210531T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210531T103000
DTSTAMP:20210512T172234Z
CREATED:20200210T212842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T172234Z
UID:287-1622453400-1622457000@garcemeterymiamiok.com
SUMMARY:Memorial Day Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Each year on Memorial Day G.A.R. Cemetery holds their annual Memorial Day Ceremony. This year’s event will be held at 9:30 a.m. by the G.A.R. Monument and Flag. \nG.A.R. Cemetery to Host \nMemorial Day Ceremony \nMonday\, May 31\, 2021 @ 9:30 a.m. \nThe City of Miami\, G.A.R. Cemetery\, is pleased to host their annual Memorial Day Ceremony for the public on Monday\, May 31st\, at 9:30 a.m.  We are honored to welcome the local Veteran’s organizations with their continued participation\, and Hunter Bissell G.A.R. Cemetery Maintenance will be our vocalist. Hunter will be playing the guitar and singing Amazing Grace. \nOur guest speaker this year is Ben Loring. Ben is a longtime resident of the City of Miami\, has served as the District Attorney\, First Assistant District Attorney\, State Representative and currently serves as Miami City Attorney.  He and his wife Barbara have two sons\, David and Ian\, both of whom are Eagle Scouts and served in the US  Army. \nAs always\, we welcome the public to join us for the ceremony. Due to the need for continued social distancing\, there will be limited seating in place; therefore\, we encourage everyone to bring their lawn chairs. With these continued guidelines it is our intent to live stream our ceremony on Facebook for those that cannot come but still wish to experience it. If you do not follow G.A.R. Cemetery and the City of Miami on Facebook\, we encourage you to do so. \nfacebook.com/GARCemetery        facebook.com/miamiokla \n“The G.A.R. Cemetery staff are dedicated to honoring our veterans and will have flags available in front of the office for you to place on their graves. This is something that we do all year for the public’s use.” stated Nancy Bro\, G.A.R. Cemetery Office Mgr. \nWe are committed to helping everyone with their cemetery needs and will work as quickly as possible to serve all our visitors that visit the office.  For your convenience\, you may use the website link given below on your computer and smartphone to locate graves in our online burial records. Here you will have access the cemetery map as well. \nG.A.R. Cemetery Burial Search  \nFor more information\, contact G.A.R. Cemetery at (918) 541-2288.
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/memorial-day-ceremony/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201206T190000
DTSTAMP:20200713T122303Z
CREATED:20200210T213307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T122303Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Angel of Hope Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Each year we hold our annual Angel of Hope Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony on December 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the center of our Garden of Angels section by a very unique angel. One that there are less than 200 of them in the world. \nThe Christmas Box Angel statue was introduced to the world in the book The Christmas Box\, a worldwide bestseller by author Richard Paul Evans. In the book\, a woman mourns the loss of her child at the base of an angel monument. Though the story is mostly fiction\, the angel monument once existed but is speculated to have been destroyed. The new angel statue was commissioned by Richard Paul Evans in response to reports that grieving parents were seeking out the angel as a place of healing. The Angel is made of bronze and stands 4′ 3″ tall and has a wingspan of 5′ 2″ and stands upon a 4′ solid granite base. If you look closely you can find on the angel’s right wing\, the word “hope”.
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/2020-angel-of-hope-candlelight-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201017T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201017T103000
DTSTAMP:20200713T122258Z
CREATED:20200210T213251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200713T122258Z
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SUMMARY:2020 British Flyers Remembrance Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The City of Miami G.A.R. Cemetery will host its annual British Flyers Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday\, October 17\, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. on the cemetery grounds. This event is being held to honor the fifteen Royal Air Force cadets that are interred in the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) Cemetery who were killed in training accidents while attending Spartan School of Aeronautics\, Miami B.F.T.S. #3 during WWII in the early 1940s. \nDuring WWII\, the community of Miami\, Oklahoma welcomed over 2\,100 British Cadets. Many families\, invited the cadets to Sunday dinner and other family activities with them\, resulting in lifelong friendships and some have continued to carry-on through the generations. These young men were far from their homelands where war was ravaging\, and rations were a way of life. They were in a very different place than they were used to\, and Miami won the young men’s hearts. \nLAC Kenneth Frere stated the following in the September 1942 issue of the Spartan News: “… the first and most lasting impression we get is the real value of American hospitality. It seems that you can’t do enough for us – in everything we do there is someone to help us and make us feel at home.” “We enjoy all our time here and we thoroughly appreciate how helpful you all are to us – for the rest of our lives\, Miami and No. 3 BFTS will be a bright spot in our memories. We’re glad it was Miami they chose for us.” \nWe here at G.A.R. Cemetery\, strive to continue to keep this part of Miami’s history alive. By holding our annual British Flyers Remembrance Ceremony\, we do that\, as well as making sure that the lives lost by the 15 brave British Cadets that are interred here at G.A.R. Cemetery so far from their families and homelands\, are never forgotten. \nLastly\, We can’t speak of our Cadets without telling the story of Mrs. Frances Hill. Mrs. Hill devoted 40 years of her life to care for these 15 graves and received “The King’s Medal” for her unselfish actions. At her request\, Mrs. Hill\, along with her husband are laid to rest by her “British Boys”.
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/2020-british-flyers-remembrance-ceremony/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jonathan Appell's 48 States in 48 Days Gravestone Restoration Tour
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, September 24\, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. G.A.R. Cemetery will be hosting Jonathan Appell during his trek across America to visit 48 cemeteries\, in 48 States\, in 48 days on his Gravestone Restoration Tour. \nJonathan has worked with numerous people and organizations for the past 20 years\, sharing his experience and techniques on how to clean and restore gravestones and monuments. His plan is to conduct 48 workshops\, in 48 states\, in 48 days. With all events being 100% free to the public! \n“We are embarking on a mission to preserve America’s graveyards.” Jonathan Appel states on his website. \nIf you are you looking for a volunteer opportunity to do something worthwhile for your community\, then this may be just what you are looking for. This free educational event is designed to train volunteers to maintain and restore historical markers with Jon’s “simple and effective hands on techniques”. “We are super excited to … meet you in person to teach you how to repair and preserve gravestones and monuments!” ~ Jon Appell \nThere are only 15 spaces available\, so act today to reserve your spot in this one of a kind educational opportunity. G.A.R. Cemetery will provide box lunches and bottled water the day of the event. Call the G.A.R. Cemetery office at (918) 541-2288 or email nbro@miamiokla.net no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday\, September 18th to be included as one of the 15 volunteers.
URL:https://garcemeterymiamiok.com/event/jonathan-appells-48-states-in-48-days-gravestone-restoration-tour/
LOCATION:GAR Cemetery\, 2801 N. Main Street\, Miami\, OK\, 74354\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Bro":MAILTO:nbro@miamiokla.net
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