"Tombstone Tales: History’s Most Famous Epitaphs" Topic
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| Tango01 | 18 Apr 2014 12:01 p.m. PST |
"Former New York City mayor Edward I. Koch, who died last week at the age of 88, was buried today at Trinity Cemetery in northern Manhattan. In the years leading up to his death, Koch talked openly about his funeral plans, going so far as to give tours of his burial plot to journalists and informing them that he had chosen its location, in part, for its close proximity to public transportation—making it easier for his admirers to come pay their respects. Always good for a memorable quote, Koch also revealed what words he had chosen for his tombstone. In a nod to his Jewish roots, he selected both a Hebrew prayer, "Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One," and the final words of slain journalist Daniel Pearl, spoken just before his murder by Islamic militants in 2002, " My father is Jewish, my mother is Jewish, I am Jewish." Koch composed his own final epitaph for the base of his tombstone, stating how he wished to be remembered: He was fiercely proud of his Jewish faith. He fiercely defended the City of New York, and he fiercely loved its people.
Above all, he loved his country, the United States of America, in whose armed forces he served in World War II. This got us thinking about how other historical figures have been posthumously remembered. Here's a look at some of the stories we unearthed from beyond the grave…"
Full article here.
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| John the Greater | 18 Apr 2014 1:47 p.m. PST |
I'm thinking something for me like: "As usual, failed the saving throw." |
| Brian Smaller | 18 Apr 2014 2:20 p.m. PST |
That reference would puzzle people in years to come – hell, it would puzzle 99.9% of people now :) |
Dave Jackson  | 18 Apr 2014 2:48 p.m. PST |
Jackie Gleason: "and away we go…" |
| Cerdic | 18 Apr 2014 3:40 p.m. PST |
Spike Milligan – "I told you I was ill!" |
| Militia Pete | 18 Apr 2014 5:29 p.m. PST |
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| Angus99 | 18 Apr 2014 8:47 p.m. PST |
"Pardon me if I don't get up." |
| vonMallard | 19 Apr 2014 8:49 a.m. PST |
A great great Uncle had "a purvayor of fine horse flesh and was a part time rope tester" written in the local paper obits. Well he was a horse thief and was lynched…Newpaper editor had a sence of humor, I guess. |
| willthepiper | 19 Apr 2014 10:36 p.m. PST |
From Tombstone, Arizona: "Here lies Lester Moore
4 shots from a .44
No Les
No More" |
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