As a child I would accompany my Grandparents to put flowers on the graves of family members for "Decoration Day" (Memorial Day). Respect and appreciation for those who have gone before as well as discovering that they are a window into our nation's history led me to to consider genealogy a hobby for a long time. My other hobby, photography, and my love to help others makes Find A Grave a natural place for me to put my interests into practice.

As a child I would accompany my Grandparents to put flowers on the graves of family members for "Decoration Day" (Memorial Day). Respect and appreciation for those who have gone before as well as discovering that they are a window into our nation's history led me to to consider genealogy a hobby for a long time. My other hobby, photography, and my love to help others makes Find A Grave a natural place for me to put my interests into practice.