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Saturday, September 15th 2007

7:37 PM

Glenn Home Memorial Ceremony held today...

The ceremony was held today, Saturday, September 15, 2007, in Chamberlain cemetery in Lost Creek Township.  Chamberlain cemetery is located on Old Maple Avenue, which is the north border of orginal Glenn Home Property. 
Prior to the ceremony, a small group of former residents visited the Home campus; touring the main house and grounds while reflecting on their time there.  Three of the men who attended this 'tour', Irie Horrall, Dave Shuck, and Jerry Baskett, had been at the home together but not seen each other in over 45 - 50 years. One of the attendees was Diane Welbourne, whose mother had been the cook in Owen Hall during the 50's.  She too remarked on her experiences while living at the Home with her mother.   There were a few other visitors; it was a unique experience for all- and all for their own reasons.   

Thank you to the Brothers of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity who so graciously gave us time out of their active Saturday morning -it is very much appreciated.

The ceremony itself had over 48 attendees, not including Rick Long (Lost Creek Township Trustee) and myself (Jenn).  We couldn't have asked for more beautiful weather and nice turnout for this project so close to many folks' hearts.  To see the joy on some of the folks faces upon seeing their old friends makes everything that went into this project worth it. 

If you were not able to make it to the ceremony but would like some images sent to you, feel free to contact me and I will get them to you either via email or postal mail.The stone itself is absoulutely stunning; please see the images as they are added.  I cruised past there on my way home that evening from the Seelyville Street Fair.  Cresting the hill, the evening sun shone on the stone; it stands out like a beacon calling to be seen.  It was a beautiful site.  Thank you to everyone involved in making this memorial possible and seeing the project through to fruitation.

Jenn Krockenberger and Rick Long
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