I lost a grandmother (dad's) and an uncle (mom's brother) before I was born. While my dad's mother has people who've written about her, no one had done so prior to my efforts for my uncle. My uncle Emil lives on because of my efforts to interview people years ago, who are now dead. Personal history is mighty important for future generations so that people know them as people, not just a name or dates.
Cary HolmquistJuly 21, 2021
Thanks for sharing these experiences of ‘putting flesh on bones’ family history. It is very heartwarming and inspiring.
Terry ManningJuly 21, 2021
Do not ignore those prompting. People with the answers you need die. Then you have to shift through endless documents trying to locate a piece of information you just could have asked for.
James ScottJuly 20, 2021
Bones of history fleshed out! Your essay has the flavor of an adventure novel or a movie noir. Congratulations and here’s hoping you find and feel the Spirit of Elijah from your family.
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Pau8l ChappellJuly 25, 2021
I lost a grandmother (dad's) and an uncle (mom's brother) before I was born. While my dad's mother has people who've written about her, no one had done so prior to my efforts for my uncle. My uncle Emil lives on because of my efforts to interview people years ago, who are now dead. Personal history is mighty important for future generations so that people know them as people, not just a name or dates.
Cary HolmquistJuly 21, 2021
Thanks for sharing these experiences of ‘putting flesh on bones’ family history. It is very heartwarming and inspiring.
Terry ManningJuly 21, 2021
Do not ignore those prompting. People with the answers you need die. Then you have to shift through endless documents trying to locate a piece of information you just could have asked for.
James ScottJuly 20, 2021
Bones of history fleshed out! Your essay has the flavor of an adventure novel or a movie noir. Congratulations and here’s hoping you find and feel the Spirit of Elijah from your family.
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