This cache was originally placed for the seventh annual Greater Omaha Grave Hop, an event that takes place in the Omaha area. The caches are located in and around cemeteries. Please be respectful and search for the caches between dawn and dusk.
Alfred Christian “Alf” Gjerum was born April 1,1865 in Denmark. There is no information on him arriving in Omaha. His death was on October 2,1893. Alf was 28 years old. He was a member of the Omaha Hook and Ladder Company #1. Beginning his time as a firefighter on March 30,1892. He died in the line of duty. A wall collapsed on him during the Farnam Street Theater Fire.
Use the questions at this tree memorial to solve the multi and get the final coordinates. The final is a short drive away.
N 41 18.ABC W 096 00.DEF
A= Add the 2 digits on the center of badge then divide by 2
B= 2nd digit in the year of his birth
C= How many anchors on the memorial plus the letters in his nickname
D= Last number in how old he was when he died
E= Number of the Ladder Company he was a part of
F= Number of letters in his middle name
You can check your answers for this puzzle on GeoChecker.com.