A great example of a cemetery story

My favorite thing about going into a cemetery is walking among the gravestones and deducing the stories of people buried …

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Published on April 25, 2013 05:42
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message 1: by Marilyn (new)
Apr 25, 2013 12:01PM

Marilyn Last year the Sorbo family celebrated 150 years since their emigration from Norway. We went to the church cemetery where six generations of Sorbo's are interred and placed Norwegian flags at their graves, offering up prayers and sharing stories / memories of each one. It really does come full-circle . . . life, family, and those of us who 'will be the last ones to let them down.'

Thanks for writing such a wonderful read and sharing it with the rest of us.

Marilyn Marie,
from Albert Lea, Minnesooota


message 2: by Rachael (new)
Apr 25, 2013 12:27PM

Rachael Thank you, Marilyn! Six generations--that's incredible! Talk about being firmly rooted.

Isn't Kevin Sorbo (Hercules) from Minnesota? Any relation?

Rachael


message 3: by Marilyn (new)
Apr 25, 2013 12:56PM

Marilyn Yes, our beloved Kevin is indeed from Minnesota and keeps his roots, so to speak, firmly grounded to his Norwegian heritage, love of family and continues to be an inspiration to all of us.


message 4: by Rachael (new)
Apr 25, 2013 02:09PM

Rachael That's great!


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