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My Dear Cousin Is Still An Angel at My Side: The story of a young woman who, at 12-years-old, lost a cousin who was also a best friend
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In Memoriam of 9/11: New Jersey’s Teardrop Sculpture
The controversial 9/11 memorial by Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli
In 2006, Bayonne, New Jersey was gifted a monument in memoriam of 9/11 by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Known as “The Teardrop Monument,” or the “Tear Of Grief,” the towering sculpture was gifted to the US after it’s completion by … Continue reading
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Tagged 9/11, 9/11 death, anti terrorism, In Memoriam, Memorial, Russia, September 11, september 11th memorial, To the Struggle Against World Terrorism, UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, United States, Vladimir Putin, Vladmir Putin, World Trade Center, Zurab Tsereteli
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In Memoriam: Photo Series Remembers the 2013 Boston Marathon Deaths
Photographer Robert X. Fogarty celebrates the lives of those lost during the 2013 Boston Marathon
The 118th Boston Marathon will take place this coming Monday, April 21st, and will mark a spirited return of many who were injured in the 2013 attacks. Indeed, the Boston Marathon bombings continue not only to resonate with those involved … Continue reading
Diamonds are Forever
Turn the cremated remains of a loved one into a diamond and unique "in memoriam" object
“Every diamond from each person is slightly different. It’s always unique,” explains the Ronaldo Willy, the founder of Swiss company Algordanza. Thanks to Willy, family members can now carry more than a memory of a loved one with them – … Continue reading
“The Drowned Brother” by Brendan Constantine
Brendan Constantine looks at how bureaucracy helps us cope with loss in "The Drowned Brother"
“The Drowned Brother” is a eulogy-like poem that explores the revelation of the death of a brother in Brendan Constantine’s latest poetic novel “Calamity Joe”. In the poem, the narrator Calamity Joe relates the impersonal actions of the police and … Continue reading
A Man Immortal? Roman Funeral Sculptures
In Ancient Roman funerals, the death of a family member called for a distinct craft
The role sculpture plays in memorializing loved ones who’ve passed seems almost inherent today. Personalization thrives in our contemporary selection of memorial sculptures, where families can select anything from angels to motorcycles for a family member. But where did the … Continue reading
