“welcome and be my guest”
—
just a sampling of memorials found all over the parks
on benches, stones, trees and shelters
each very personal
and
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“in memory of her college days here…”
“remember the things that make you glad.”
“to celebrate the joy he found in the outdoors and his pleasure in sharing it with others.” (for the creator of the ann arbor public schools outdoor education program)
shelter to rest and enjoy the beauty –
dedicated to a young woman who loved to be in nature
and left the world way too early.
“her generosity has ensured that ann arbor will remain a city of trees.”
“only when you drink from the river of silence shall you sing, and when you reach the mountain top you shall begin to climb, and when the earth shall claim your limbs, then you shall truly dance.”
“placed in honor by his park employees”
“a guiding light to all who knew her.”
“he loved to walk here.”
“a caring and generous man…”
darya lin
died on september 11, 2001 in nyc
in loving memory
—
“every memorial in its time has a different goal.”
-maya lin
sculptor and architect
designer of the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Washington, D.C.
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
These are just beautiful and so peaceful.
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they are, and i loved finding them out in the midst of nature –
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So many memories and places to sit to be inspired.
Did you see this one on a bench in Dublin when you were over?
https://lovindublin.com/dublin/pic-have-you-ever-spotted-this-gas-plaque-on-grattan-bridge-before
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no, but i wish i had. that is so good )
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Knew you’d enjoy it.
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I like memorial seats. It makes one feel one is sitting down with some good spirits and enjoying the view together.
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yes, and these are spread throughout the parks –
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Each kisses our world with thoughtful kindness, generosity and memories, Beth. Thanks for sharing Ann Arbor’s treasures with us.
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my pleasure, mark
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Lovely and poignant
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Beautiful.
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So many life stories and touched lives go with these …beautiful share.
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yes, so many –
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Imagine their lives. And all of the lives who in a moment, read something about them and wonder. WHat a lovely gift to life.
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yes, exactly what i did when i came upon them, they are lovely gifts to leave for others to enjoy and wonder about
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Great post and great pics!
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thank you, dani –
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Kenneth’s was the most touching to me. Born the year I was and died the year I got married and graduated from college. (23 years old)
The young woman who died and her family donated outdoors space to rest and gather was remarkable memorial, too.
You found some wonderful ways to bequeath money to perpetuate appreciation for nature and parks, Beth. 🌲🍁🍂
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What a lovely tribute to some awesome people. Thanks Beth for sharing a portion of your walk in the parks that you took. ❤
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Happy to, Kat –
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I have a picture like this from the San Diego Zoo. It had the names Betsy and Anne on it, and I was there with my friend Anne. We were so happy to have spotted it.
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how perfect is that?!
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I know, right? And I’ve gone since w/o her, seen it and smiled, thinking of her and the memory.
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