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| geoffrey gillon (#46944385)
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| Bio and Links | "They are only dead when they're forgotten"
Tombstone tourist (otherwise known as a "taphophile", "cemetery enthusiast" or "grave hunter" or "graver") describes an individual who travels to visit cemeteries for the enjoyment of looking at old and unusual stones or to find the graves of famous people. The term has been most notably used by author and biographer Scott Stanton as the title of his 2003 book and his former website on the lives and gravesites of famous musicians. Tombstone tourists are usually more interested in the historical aspects of cemeteries or the historical relevance of its denizens.
Taphophilia is a passion for and enjoyment of cemeteries. The singular term is a Taphophile. Taphophilia involves epitaphs, photography, brass rubbing, art, and history of (famous) deaths.
I have a number of virtual cemeteries-a very useful feature of the Find A Grave site. I maintain one which I have entitled 'Famous Rejects'-these are notable people, mainly from British history who, I feel, deserve a place in the 'famous' category, and I have been pleased to read that a great number of Find A Grave contributors and visitors concur.
I was raised to believe that I own nothing and that all I have is to be shared. See also 1 Timothy 6:7.I am inclined to be a "Kopimist" or "Kopimist intellectual" - a person who has the philosophical belief that all information should be freely distributed and unrestricted. This philosophy opposes the monopolization of knowledge in all its forms, such as copyright.
I do not copyright any of my work on findagrave and it is free for anyone to use elsewhere for whatever reason.
I came across some rare but refreshing comments on the profile pages of other contributors recently,one of which said something along the lines of " I figure that if you have sufficient interest to ask for a transfer, I am happy to oblige"
Another, in connection with the refusal to transfer memorials, said "It has led to fiefdoms of little people exercising "power" who are obdurate in their intransigence. Also there seem to be many contributors who amass great quantities of records beyond their ability to maintain them"
I am sure that all those who spout on about why they won't transfer don't realize that their precious number count doesn't change if they do.
Another personal profile that attracted me was found December 2012.
Any and all information or pictures, I have uploaded, are meant for sharing. Family memories were meant to be passed on. I just don't understand anyone that thinks different. I think if you don't want to share, than don't put them on a public site.
My goal is not to see how many memorials I can create, but to help you find your love ones.
-and another unselfish one..........
Since I could never care as much about your family and friends as you do, please feel free to request memorial transfers.
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Bernadette
 | RE: Find A Grave Memorial# 107857903
If I come across anything, I'll pass it along. Meanwhile, given his youth and the fact that he was captured with arms, I wondered if he were one of this group:
"On 13 December 1940 16 young Frenchmen set out in a boat from occupied Brittany with the intention of joining the Free French forces in England. Failure of navigation skills and rough seas led them to land in Guernsey, thinking it was the Isle of Wight. They landed singing the Marseillaise only to be captured straightaway by German sentries. Six of them were transferred to Jersey for trial, where François Scornet (1921-1941)[14] was nominated as the ringleader and at a German military trial in the States Building sentenced to death. He was shot by firing squad on 17 March 1941[15] in the grounds of Saint Ouen's Manor.[5]" | | | Bernadette
| RE: Find A Grave Memorial# 107857903
You are a hoot! I'm sure the passage of the British Nationality Act in 1981 meant a great deal to the Frenchman, James Edward Houillebecq, who died in a German Concentration Camp in 1945. | | | Bernadette
| RE: Find A Grave Memorial# 107857903
Actually, you have it backwards. Wiki describes Jersey as a "British Crown Dependency" which means Protectorate. While the British are responsible for its defense, it is NOT a part of the UK.
Direct from Wiki: "It is not part of the United Kingdom,[12] and has an international identity separate from that of the UK[13] but the United Kingdom is constitutionally responsible for the defence of Jersey.[14] Jersey is not a part of the European Union but has a special relationship with it, being treated as part of the European Community for the purposes of free trade in goods.[15]"
Also, "During World War II, Jersey was occupied by Germany from 1 July 1940 until 9 May 1945, when Germany surrendered. During this time the Germans constructed many fortifications using Soviet slave labour. After 1944 supplies from mainland France were interrupted by the D-Day landings and food on the island became scarce. The SS Vega was sent to the island carrying Red Cross supplies and news of the success of the Allied advance in Europe. The Channel Islands were one of the last places in Europe to be liberated."
| | | Bernadette
| RE: Find A Grave Memorial# 107857903
He would have been a French citizen, deported back to France from the British protectorate Channel Islands for criminal activity. Fascinating. Do you have the year he was sent back? | | | Charlie
 | RE: Corrections in Colchester Cemetery
Hi
If you want to send me the rest of the corrections I will now have a look at them
CharlieAdded by Charlie on Jun 16, 2013 5:00 AM | | | Zoe Tom
 | Hilda Parrish
I moved her. Did you find other Brockett people there too?
Zoe
Added by Zoe Tom on Jun 15, 2013 4:35 AM | | | RogerSayer
 | UK v USA DEFINITION OF FAMOUS!
Hi Geoffrey,
Loved your Bio! As a inexperienced newcomer I would appreciate your guidance/views on the interpretation of 'Fame v Importance' as per the Find A Grave rules. With very few jobs under me belt, I have been fortunate to follow-up on two significant requests involving individuals who would seem by UK standards to deserve the 'famous' tag. One is Major General Robert Overton the other Lord Gregory Cromwell - both very important to english history. Is there any point in me suggesting these should be given the 'fame' annotation or am I wasting people's valuable time in suggesting it?
Kind regards, Roger Sayer | | | C Cox
 | Pvt Veenbaas
Geoffrey,
Thanks so much for taking the time to get these photos for me. I really appreciate.
CarolynAdded by C Cox on Jun 14, 2013 7:42 PM | | | Kathleen J
| 2nd Lt Robert Hugo Klecker
Memorial # 56291394 Contributor #47492291
Hi Geoffrey,
Robert's birth date is 31 August 1924 in Wisconsin. I have a picture of him in his uniform and can upload to his memorial page if you would give permission for that.
I am cousin to his mother. Florence Dolliver Klecker and her mother is my Aunt, Barbara Zimmerman Dolliver.
Kathleen J | | | JOY RIGGERS
 | RE: Find A Grave Memorial# 56291688
use any of my photos.
no problem
joy | | | | [View all messages...] |
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