While visiting Union Cemetery in Tumwater, Washington, I took a picture of the headstone for George, Isabella, and Riley Bush. I spent a few minutes setting up the shot just right because I loved the contrast of the Bush family’s 1860’s headstone, and the 20th century superstore behind it.
But after posting this picture to Reddit, and to my Facebook page, I received a few messages from people telling me how sad or angry the picture made them. It left me wondering what the Bush family would have thought of this view. Maybe they would have really liked to be right where all the action is, near the hustle and bustle of a shopping center.
Plus, I know of at least one person who probably would have loved to be buried there…
My name is Jenn and I live in Anchorage, Alaska.
I've had a fascination with cemeteries and genealogy ever since I was a child but never really got into it until I came across a site called Find A Grave.
Once I discovered the Find A Grave project and the hobby of graving I realized that I not only could explore my interests but also help people at the same time.
It feels great to be able to help someone find out where their loved ones are buried and send them pictures of the headstone if they can't visit right away.
I've come across a lot of amazing things and adventures while graving so I decided to start this graving blog so I could share it with you.
I like the photo; it is almost an essay without words. I have a friend in Juneau, Alaska and know it’s beautiful there. The Gone to Wa-Mart stone is apropo. :)
As long as the graves are respected and cared for, the certainly seem better off than those have seen that are lost in the underbrush…crumbling away.