High Mortality rate

[dirtnapper]

It is very difficult when losing a child, but, for the Victorians, and earlier, it was almost common experience in every family. The poignant monuments tell of the heartache that was felt....

 

[Antarctican]

Very moving pictures and captions. Where did you find this cem?

 

[dirtnapper]

Very moving pictures and captions. Where did you find this cem?

Thanks... This is Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA..

 

[Arch]

yes very moving captures, havent seen tombs like these before, nice one :thumbup:

 

[WNK]

Wow, those are really unique. Neat find.

 

[Chiller]

These are great. I have never seen anything like these before. Nicely done, and thanks for sharing.

 

[dirtnapper]

Two more... Frankie with his dog and the empty bed

 

[Fate]

Great shots, v moving captures.

 

[Antarctican]

Glad I checked back and saw the new posts. The empty bed one kinda grabs at the heart, doesn't it? Thanks for sharing these.

 

[Randog]

Glad I checked back and saw the new posts. The empty bed one kinda grabs at the heart, doesn't it? Thanks for sharing these.

I have to agree, very moving but also very sad. Thanks for sharing these.

 

[DestinDave]

DN... very good finds and great captures. I especially like the empty bed shot.