A Pioneer Cemetery

Most people celebrate Halloween by dressing up in scary costumes,
telling ghost stories or watching vampire movies. 

But I see this holiday differently.
I think Halloween is a perfect time to visit a historic cemetery. 

I don't see old cemeteries as scary. In fact, I think they're beautiful, timeless places. 

They give us the opportunity to honor those who have passed on 

and left something for the next generation to value. 

Whether it's preserving our union by fighting in a war . . .

or helping to build our country as pioneers or early civic leaders  . . .

 these historic cemeteries are inspiring and beautiful in their way. 

So on a cool cloudy day just before Halloween,
we drove to Riverside Cemetery on the northern edge of Denver. 

Riverside is the oldest cemetery in Denver and many of our early settlers are buried there. 

In fact, it's referred to as Denver's Pioneer Cemetery.

I applaud an ongoing project to make this an ecological space
by planting native prairie grasses and restoring a nearby wetland. 

I think these old cemeteries are beautiful, peaceful and sacred. 

Some of the monuments are works of art.

Some are grand.

Others are small and sweet.

Some tell a story. . .

some make you smile . . .

others tear at your heart . . .

and some simply give you a feeling of peace.

This time of year is celebrated in various ways in different countries.
Many venerate those who have died with prayers or by placing candles and food on graves.

I think it's a beautiful time of year to reflect and remember
and be grateful to those who came before us.


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