Gershom Peters was born near Circleville, Ohio in 1843. He joined the Union Army during the Civil War and was discharged after he contracted tuberculosis. Peters attended Denison University and then Rochester Theological Seminary. He married Mary King who was…
Veterans Who Made an Impact – B-52 Stratofortress Association – by Desiree Roose
The B-52 Stratofortress Association Memorial located at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is dedicated to the men and women of the Strategic Air Command who flew and maintained the B-52 fleet throughout it’s years in the command. There is…
Veterans Who Made an Impact – The Radar Station Veterans – by Desiree Roose
In honor of Veterans Day, we celebrate some of the veterans groups we have worked with at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Radar Station Veterans monument commemorates a legacy of distinction and honor for the tens of…
Veterans Who Made an Impact – Robert Cummings Schenck – by Desiree Roose
Robert Cummings Schenck was born in Franklin Ohio and graduated from Miami University where he was also a professor. He practiced law in Dayton and was a member of the Ohio State House of Representatives. Schenck also served in Congress…
Veterans Who Made an Impact – George Newcom – by Desiree Roose
Col. George Newcom was born in Ireland in approximately 1771 and came to America with his parents in 1775, where they lived for a short while in Delaware, before eventually migrating to Ohio. Newcom was one of the first settlers…
We Were In The Wall Street Journal!
We are so grateful to everyone who made this event successful! We are proud to be a part of a growing trend to change the way people view death. When you plan ahead we truly know that you take the…
The Before I Die Festival Symposium – By Desiree Roose
Have you ever wanted to pre-plan your end-of-life decisions but do not know where to start? Join us at the Before I Die Festival Dayton at the all-day Symposium on October 29th. This symposium offers a variety of sessions on…
Being Mortal Documentary Viewing with Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton
Initiating conversations about end-of-life care remains a challenging task for many. Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton invites you to a documentary screening of “Being Mortal,” an exploration led by Dr. Atul Gawande delving into the intricacies of death and dying. This…
Featured on Channel 7!
Did you see our event on Channel 7? Curious about the Before I Die Festival? Follow the link to watch and learn more! It’s not too late to register! https://www.whio.com/news/local/before-i-die-festival-wants-get-you-talking-about-death-end-of-life-plans/PGBLZEV46FAB5ES7WOXUKDWBYI/
Join Us For A Historic Woodland Cemetery Tour – By Desiree Roose
If you live in the Dayton area you are probably familiar with Woodland Cemetery. We are proud that they have joined us as an event sponsor for the Before I Die Festival! Founded in 1841, Woodland Cemetery in Dayton Ohio…