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A message from a gold rush era gravestone

Discussion in 'Free Fire Zone' started by Ken The Kanuck, Jul 23, 2012.

  1. Ken The Kanuck

    Ken The Kanuck Member

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    I had seen this gravestone before when I was wandering around Haines, Alaska and when I was there this time (about 4 days ago) I got a picture.


    Kind of creepy.


    KTK


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    Ken The Kanuck, Jul 23, 2012
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  2. George Patton

    George Patton Canadian Refugee

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    That's a little depressing. I wonder why anyone would put that on a gravestone.
     
    George Patton, Jul 23, 2012
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  3. Krystal80

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    I agree
     
    Krystal80, Jul 23, 2012
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  4. TD-Tommy776

    TD-Tommy776 Man of Constant Sorrow

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    Did you notice his age? 25 years. I'm not sure if that makes it any less depressing, but it does put it in a different light.

    They young do have something that is both a curse and a blessing: ignorance of their own mortality.
     
    TD-Tommy776, Jul 23, 2012
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  5. Ken The Kanuck

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    I am also impressed with the lettering. Carved into rock in 1902 and it looks like laser engraving.

    KTK
     
    Ken The Kanuck, Jul 23, 2012
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  6. Biak

    Biak Boy from Illinois Staff Member

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    Kind of reminds me of a Sundial we have outside with "Tempus fugit" on it. Time Is Fleeting. We all must follow but hopefully after a long full life, unlike the poor George Paddy.
     
    Biak, Jul 23, 2012
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