Second Blogiversary & My Mother's Birthday

I was hoping to have so much more time this past year to post to this blog, but it seems I was kept busier than I expected. Today is the two year anniversary for this blog. It is also my mother's birthday, may she rest in peace. She would have been 74 today. Instead, she passed away when she was only 64 years old. The anniversary of her death is in January, which will be 10 years. Instead of celebrating this blog, I would prefer to celebrate my mother's short life. Cancer was her demon. So, mom (Annette Neva Fleming) I am here today to let you know you are never forgotten. We miss you and love you. Happy Birthday!

My goal for the upcoming year is to post more than I did this past year. I hope you enjoy the posts that are here so far on this blog, and please get ready to see more! Now, onward into the third year!

Photo taken at Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery, Hayward, California

Copyright © 2010 Cheryl Palmer

William Tehan ~ Dublin, California

Old St. Raymonds Church held it's first marriage between Ellen Fallon and William Tehan in 1865.

William Tehan (1869-1944), Nell Tehan, Dan Tehan (1885-1947), Kate Tehan, John Glynn, early 1900's photograph.

*This photo courtesy of; City of Dublin California Heritage Center. Creator/Contributor unknown.

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Cemetery Clean Up Tomorrow!

San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery and The Hayward Area Historical Society are getting together once again to have a cemetery clean up day! They ask that you bring gloves and gardening tools. There will be water and some light snacks provided.

The cemetery has gotten a bit overgrown and needs some TLC. Clean up time will be from 9:00am -1:00pm. I share these events with you and have great intentions of attending them myself. For one reason or another I haven't been able to make them. What better way to spend the morning than to help clean up the cemetery! Gotta love that feeling after giving back! I hope to see you there tomorrow!

If you have questions you can call Heather F. @ 510-581-0223.

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Open House at San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery

I am looking forward to attending the open house over at the San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery on Saturday, August 21,2010. I am anxious to see the cemetery since it has been renovated. The cemetery will be open from 9:00am - 1:00pm.

Come learn about this cemetery and it's history! The San Lorenzo Pioneer Cemetery Friends Group and the Hayward Area Historical Society will be in attendance to answer questions. There will be a scavenger hunt tour, refreshments and even volunteer opportunities. The cemetery is located on the corner of Hesperian Blvd. and College St. in San Lorenzo. Hope to see you there!

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In Memory of and with Great Sadness...

We say good bye to the founder of the Graveyard Rabbits, Terry Thornton. He passed away last night. I wish to send his family my deepest condolences. I also wish to extend my thoughts and prayers to Terry's friends who are also suffering from his loss.

Terry has a soft spot in my heart, he made me feel so special. He was a great man and will be missed by many. I would now like to direct you to the official Graveyard Rabbit announcement of Terry's passing. It brought tears to my eyes. Our very own footnoteMaven has once again outdone herself with this post and the "remembrance card" she has made. Absolutely wonderful!

I asked permission from footnoteMaven to post the "remembrance card" on this blog. She has graciously given me permission; she did such a fantastic job making this memory card for Terry, and I plan to keep it on the main page of this blog for as long as this blog exists. Thank you for your dedication and hard work fM.

I hope you know how many will miss you Terry, you made a difference. Now, it is time to please Rest in Peace.

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