Everybody in the cemetery is a member of Woodman of the World.
They
often have tomestones depicting logs there are at least 2 in
the
Elbert/Kiowa Cemetery.Treestones are basically grave markers in
the
shape of a tree. Often they will look like tree stumps or
logs.
Some will have branches. They are usually associated with the
Woodmen of the World, and their various associated groups,
although
using tree-shaped grave markers pre-dates the organization.
The
treestones of Woodmen will usually include their symbols, and
they
might be inscribed with “Dum Tacet Clamet”
(”though silent he
speaks”), or “here rests a Woodman of the World.”
Trees, branches
and leaves are common symbols of nature in cemeteries.
!! Exciting New Cache Series
“COLORADO SPIRIT QUEST”
Colorado Spirit Quest is a series of Caches placed by many
individuals, near cemeteries and historic sites in hopes of paying
respect to the many pioneer ancestors that have
‘walked’ before us.
There are hundreds of cemeteries in the rural and mountain
communities across Colorado.This series will introduce you to many
of them. The cache pages will provide a virtual history tour of the
cemeteries and tombstones.
COLORADO SPIRIT QUEST is not affiliated with any other Spirit
Quest group. Special thanks and credit are given to
SixDogTeam who started the Indiana Spirit Quest in 2004. The idea
has rapidly spread into many states.
The CSQ endeavor is an enormous and relentless task. It
cannot
be accomplished by just one or two people. This project will only
flourish if there is a multitude of volunteer cachers willing to
place these caches.
After locating the cache container, take some time to reflect
back
on the lives of those pioneers and the effort it took to make
Colorado such a great state.
Ifyou are interested in joining the “Walking Through
History
Clan”contact may be made by sending an e-mail to the owner of
“Colorado Spirit Quest #1 –Mountain Passage”. Use
the ‘Send Message” link at the center of the page of
their profile.
Each person that places a CSQ cache is responsible for its
maintenance.
Remember if you are Thanks to Clan Members: Greasepot,
Taylorgeotracker, Ivy Dog Parents,Team Boogity3, Grand High Pobah,
Boborr 80909,
Imusttravel2000, Buzz Lightyear I, Sandhill 49er,
MrVolkswagen,
Isisfan, LadyCoots, Rockymtn8iv, Fork-L-Man, *Sparky*,arthurat, and
TwoCs.
New Clan members are always Welcome
