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Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend — it is a day of remembrance, honor, and gratitude for those who made the ultimate sacrifice so we could enjoy the freedoms we often take for granted.

As someone who spends time preserving and caring for places of rest, I’m reminded daily that every name on a marker represents a life, a story, and a legacy that deserves to be remembered.

From Grass & Graves, we honor those who served and never came home.
May their sacrifice never be forgotten.

#MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #GrassAndGraves #NeverForgotten #Veterans #CemeteryPreservation #RememberTheFallen

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Hope everyone is having a good week so far. I’ll be tied up with work most of this week washing, and Friday I’ll be attending my daughter’s graduation from LSU — a proud dad moment for sure.

Last weekend turned into a complete rain fest, so filming plans got washed out, but if the weather cooperates I’m planning to get back out this Sunday and work on a new Grass & Graves video.

I appreciate all of you following along, watching the videos, and supporting these preservation efforts. Looking forward to getting back in the cemetery soon.

— Gerald
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Tomorrow’s cleaning will be a little different for me.

This marker belongs to a longtime friend of my family—someone I’ve known since childhood, and someone who meant a great deal to people close to me.

I haven’t started the work yet, but I already know this isn’t one I’ll rush through. It deserves time, care, and respect… just like I would give my own family.

Moments like this are a reminder that these aren’t just markers in the ground. Every name carries a story, and some of them hit closer to home than others.

I’ll be sharing the process once it’s complete.

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The washing rigs have been running nonstop lately.

When I’m not in the cemetery, I’m cleaning homes across Natchez — and I’m grateful for the work.

I do have several headstone cleanings coming up soon, and I’ll be back behind the camera very shortly.

Thank you for sticking with me. Preservation work never stops.

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As we step into a new year, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank every one of you who has watched, shared, commented, donated, or simply followed along with Grass & Graves.

This past year was filled with meaningful moments—restoring forgotten markers, honoring families and veterans, preserving local history, and showing respect to those who came before us. None of it would be possible without your encouragement and support.

In the year ahead, my goal remains the same: to continue caring for these sacred places with dignity, respect, and purpose, while shining a light on stories that deserve to be remembered.

May the new year bring you peace, good health, and time well spent with those you love.

Thank you for being part of the Grass & Graves family.
Happy New Year.

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I want to take a moment to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas. Your support, encouragement, and kind words throughout the year mean more to me than you know.

Thank you for watching, sharing, commenting, and helping me honor and preserve history one headstone at a time. I’m truly grateful for this community and look forward to many more projects and stories in the year ahead.

May your Christmas be filled with peace, family, and blessings.

— Gerald
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