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It’s going to feel like spring again today, with plenty of sunshine and warmer temps. If you visit the Park, please take note:
Our office is open from 8:30 to 4:30. If you need help finding a grave, please stop in. We can provide you with a map and even lead you down to the location. We also have a coffee bar and other light refreshments in our visitor lounge, and as always, restrooms are available. Let us help you!
Today is Four Chaplains Day, established by Congress to commemorate the events of February 3, 1943, when the USAT Dorchester sank during WWII. As the crowded boat went down, four chaplains of different faiths gave up their life vests so that others could live. Those men were Lt. George L. Fox, Methodist; Lt. Alexander D. Goode, Jewish; Lt. John P. Washington, Roman Catholic; and Lt. Clark V. Poling, Dutch Reformed.
The chaplains are honored at WCMP, on a sculpture in our Faith Crypts section of the park. The quote reads: “To live in hearts that love us is not to die.”
Many families are opting for cremation these days, for a variety of reasons. To learn more about our expanded options, give us a call or visit our website at www.wcmp.org/about-us/cremation-options/. We will also be unveiling a new program soon – please check back for updates!
If you purchased spaces with us 10, 20, or 30 years ago, there is a good chance your contact information has changed. We advise all lot owners to check with us to determine if their records are up-to-date and accurate. We can also help your family avoid surprises later on, by explaining what type of preplanning remains to be done. To schedule an appointment at our office or right in your home, please call (508) 450-9046 or send an email request to tara@wcmp.org.
The park office will close early at 2:00 PM today, in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
The MLK Memorial in Washington, DC was designed to physically represent a quote from his famous "I Have a Dream" speech delivered on August 28, 1963: "Out of a mountain of dispair, a stone of hope."
Explore the memorial here: www.wusa9.com/article/news/nation-world/mlk-memorial-washington-dc-history/507-534376186
'Out of a mountain of despair, a stone of hope' | MLK Memorial brings famous speech to life
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Here's the history behind the monument in Washington, D.C. which pays homage to the life of one of the greatest civil rights leaders.
