What is a trust-covered memorial? It means that when you purchase a certain type of granite, a portion of that sale goes into a trust at a local bank. We cannot touch that money unless a claim is made on…
Why Longevity of a Memorial Company Matters – By Desiree Roose
When shopping for a memorial many people do not take into consideration the longevity of a company. Our society is so “in the now,” that many people do not take the time to understand the importance of longevity when buying…
A History You Probably Didn’t Know: Penn Station – by Desiree Roose
Dodds had a hand in many famous buildings around the country including the famous Penn Station in New York City. The original Pennsylvania Railroad Station was constructed and completed in 1910, the façade fabricated in Milford Pink Granite quarried by…
Keeping Their Memory Alive During the Holidays – By Desiree Roose
Losing someone you love during the holidays can be difficult that first year, but over time it gets easier if you take some of these steps in keeping their memory alive during the holidays. You, however, never forget and every…
Veterans Who Made an Impact-The Litton Brothers – By Desiree Roose
The Litton Brothers bench located at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force was dedicated in 2021 to the seven Litton brothers who served in the Air Force. Together they have a combined 137 years of service. Four of the brothers…
Veterans Who Made an Impact – The McCook Family – By Desiree Roose
Although he was 63 years old, when the Civil War broke out, Daniel McCook, a practicing lawyer and one of the original Fighting McCooks, volunteered his services to the Union. He was commissioned as a major. When Confederate troops went…
Veterans Who Made an Impact – Powhatan Beaty – By Desiree Roose
Powhatan Beaty was born into slavery in Virginia and moved to Cincinnati Ohio in 1849. During the Civil War, he enlisted as a private but was quickly promoted to first sergeant of Company G in the US Colored Troops. During…
Veterans Who Made an Impact – Gilbert Van Zandt – By Desiree Roose
Gilbert Van Zandt might not have fought like most other men during the Civil War, but the drummer boy was the youngest listed member of the Civil War. He was born December 20, 1851, in the small town of Port…
Veterans Who Made an Impact – Berlin Airlift Team – By Desiree Roose
The Berlin Airlift monument at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force commemorates one of the greatest humanitarian efforts. It was one of the defining events of the Cold War. The 464-day effort to supply a city’s needs solely…
Veterans Who Made an Impact – Robert Patterson – By Desiree Roose
Robert Patterson was born in Pennsylvania in 1753 and moved to Kentucky when he was 22 years old to help settle Lexington. During the Revolutionary War he joined George Rogers Clark on several expeditions as well as fighting in many…