After a recent visit to the Volo Cemetery, I noticed that a branch from the old, lovely tree next to H. Wallace Gale's cenotaph had broken off, fallen down, and had knocked over another tombstone nearby. The large branch was lying next to Henry's cenotaph and I couldn't help but think of the symbolism of the situation. The tree represented his family and his death was symbolized by the lost branch of the tree that would be forever gone from that family line (bummer). His death also affected those nearby and not just his family. It was a loss for all of us. It is a message to us to remember what our ancestors went through and how many came before us and how many will come after us.
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