(read by Boy Scout Anthu Nguyen at the GAR Memorial Day Ceremony May 25th, 2015) The U.S.S. Cincinnati was sinking. Nothing was going to prevent that. But the Cincinnati would not go down without one last act of pride and defiance. All of the gunboat’s staffs had been shot away during the battle. Quartermaster Francis …
Purpose of the Third Public Workshop: Present Preferred Plan for park and cemetery improvements, based on input received at the Second Workshop, together with itemized costs for each proposed improvement. Prioritize improvements for inclusion in the next Dept. of Neighborhoods Small and Simple Grant application. Description and
Option A “More or Less” -Alter North Hedge Corners and add other formal openings -Create Formal Entry Points to Cemetery -Add Interpretive Center and Two Parking Spots to Drive Thru Area -Rejuvenate Turf -Bollard Additions to SE Corner and Drive Thru -Address Weak or Misplaced Trees Option B “Less is More” -Removal of North Hedge …
Basic Facts of Ownership were noted as follows: -The cemetery plots are owned and managed by the Sons of Union Veterans. -The cemetery is inside the park. -As a practical matter, the park and cemetery are maintained together by the Parks Department and FGAR. -The Park area around the cemetery is owned and managed by …
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The Arborist’s Report Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery Park Tree Inventory and Analysis An inventory count and inspection of all trees 6″diameter or greater is conducted at the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery Park. This report contains significant information to tree health and vitality. The table below and narrative includes: i. Plant name …
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