Colonel John S. Slocum (1836-1861)
Veteran of the Civil War, Killed in the Battle Of Bull Run (1861)

I chose this photo not only because of its history (an honest-to-goodness veteran of a battle only history buffs follow) but also for something that happened as I had approached the grave:

The gloved hand (visible in photo) holds a cigar (Cuban, but I couldn't be sure).
Above the glove it has a photo of a Saint (a Mass Card, such as you would give a grieving relative expressly for that occasion) with the words, written in a blocky, yet masculine hand: "Sleep Well Noble Warrior." I wonder who left it...a relative?
Whomever it was it was very thoughtful...as all veterans, no matter the Battle or War, should be remembered.

Sleep well, indeed.


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