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• 33rd Alabama Volunteers Memorial   d. November 4, 1862
  Confederate Civil War Memorial. In memory of 17 Thirty-third Alabama Volunteers who died Nov. 4, 1862 in a train wreck south of Cleveland en route to Chattanooga: Capt. R.J Cooper, Lt. Charles Scott, Wm. M. Mason, T.A. Pritchard, Clinton Evans, O.M. Broxton, Z. Chandler, John Hughs, T.Z. Nichols, G.L. Smith, Wm. M. Smith, Edw. Nix, L.M. Bush, J.G. Lewis, H. Clark, M Noblin, B. Lloyd. The memorial was dedicated in 1989.
  Cause of death: train wreck
  Fort Hill Cemetery, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
  Plot: Veterans Drive, near the Bradley County Veterans Cemetery inside Ft. Hill
   
• Burger, Anthony John    b. June 5, 1961  d. February 22, 2006
  Noted Southern Gospel pianist. Played for The Celestials, The Kingsmen Quartet and most recently traveled with The Gaither Homecoming Tour. He also did a stint with a group comprised of Ivan Parker, Kirk Talley and himself called simply "The Trio" in which he not only accompanied but also contributed vocally. Winner of 9 Singing News Fan Awards for Instrumentalist of the Year which was later named The Anthony Burger Award in 1989, one Dove Award along with several nominations, 2 People's...[Read More]
  Sunset Memorial Gardens, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
   
• Craigmiles, Nina   b. August 5, 1864  d. October 18, 1871
  Little Nina Craigmiles won't be forgotten in Cleveland. At the age of only seven, this carefree child was struck with a tragic death. The whole town grieved. But no one grieved as deeply as her father, John Craigmiles, who constructed both the St. Luke's Episcopal Church and its grand white marble mausoleum in her name. Nina's small body rests in the sarcophagus in the center of the mausoleum. The day was October 18, 1871 -- St. Luke's Day. Nina and her grandfather were enjoying a speedy buggy...[Read More]
  Cause of death: Caught under snowplow on speeding train.
  Saint Lukes Episcopal Church, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
  Plot: The Craigmiles mausoleum is behind the church, near the playground.
   
• Eternal Flame, Cherokee  
  Memorial Site. The Cherokees carried hot coals from their council fire at Red Clay on the removal to Oklahoma. In the 1950s, the flame was transported to Cherokee, North Carolina, and then in April 1984, ten Cherokee runners with torches returned the fire to Red Clay, demonstrating that the Cherokee spirit is unquenchable. Inscription: This Fire is a Memorial to Those People Who Suffered and Died on the Infamous Trail of Tears. It Also Commemorates the Reuniting of the Eastern and Western...[Read More] (Bio by: Dustin Oliver)
  Red Clay State Historic Park, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
   
• Gaillard, Bulee 'Slim'   b. January 4, 1916  d. February 26, 1991
  Musician, Entertainer. He moved to New York in the 1930s and rose to prominence as "Slim and Slam" a duo novelty act he formed with bassist Slam Stewart. Credited for inventing "Jive Slang" his compositions were funny, entertaining and exhibited many musical jazz styles including bop. His hits included, "Flat Foot Floogie with a Floy Floy", "Cement Mixer Puti Puti", "The Hipster Anthem" and he performed in the movie "Hellzapoppin" in 1941. In 1946, he relocated to Los Angles, performed in...[Read More] (Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
  Sunset Memorial Gardens, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
   
• Hardwick, John M. [cenotaph]   b. 1856  d. July 2, 1889
  Enscription: These young men were killed in a R.R. wreck near Thaxton, VA July 2, 1889 while enroute to Europe. The body of Will Steed alone was recovered and interred in the city cemetery. This monument is erected in loving memory of the three by their associates and friends.
  Cause of death: train wreck
  Monument Plaza, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
   
• Huff, Paul Bert    b. June 23, 1918  d. September 21, 1994
  Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. His citation reads: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty, in action on 8 February 1944, near Carano, Italy. Cpl. Huff volunteered to lead a six-man patrol with the mission of determning the location and strength of an enemy unit which was delivering fire on the exposed right flank of his company. The terrain over which he had to travel consisted of exposed, rolling ground, affording the enemy...[Read More] (Bio by: Dustin Oliver)
  Hilcrest Memorial Gardens, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
   
• Marshall, Will F. [cenotaph]   b. 1867  d. July 2, 1889
  Enscription: These young men were killed in a R.R. wreck near Thaxton, VA July 2, 1889 while enroute to Europe. The body of Will Steed alone was recovered and interred in the city cemetery. This monument is erected in loving memory of the three by their associates and friends.
  Cause of death: train wreck
  Monument Plaza, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
   
• Walker Jr., John 'Chief Jack'   d. 1834
  Grandson of Nancy Ward, prominent in the affairs of the Cherokee Nation.
  Cause of death: murdered
  John Chief Jack Walker Jr Gravesite, Cleveland, Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
  Plot: next to the shopping center, on the shoulder of Keith St.
   

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