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06/10/2023

Sometimes, words just aren’t enough to say what we really feel. That’s one reason why symbols are essential to a meaningful and healing funeral experience. Check out this video with nationally recognized grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt as he explains the importance and value of symbols as we grieve and support each other through loss.

In this video, Dr. Wolfelt talks about the value of symbols during a time of loss. Symbols Convey Love When words are inadequate, we often use symbols that express our...

06/08/2023

June 7 was National VCR Day! A lot has changed since VCRs were first invented, but the VCR played a major role in advancing video technology. Learn about the history of VCRs and the science behind them by reading the article below.

JVC and Sony transformed the video recording technology pioneered by Ampex into a major industry

06/08/2023

"A good friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have."

What’s something you truly appreciate about your best friend?

06/06/2023

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06/04/2023

"For some, National Cancer Survivors Month is bittersweet because you have lost someone to cancer. But even as we mourn those who lost the fight, let us also celebrate with those who won! Together, let’s keep fighting the good fight and finding a cure for everyone.

If you’d like to support the fight against cancer, check out these volunteer opportunities with the American Cancer Society: www.cancer.org/involved/volunteer.html. "

06/03/2023

Do you know someone who's grieving, and you live too far away to invite them to lunch? Don't stress - there are plenty of sympathy gifts you can send through the mail that will let your grieving friend know that you love and care for them. Just click the link for a few ideas!

Sometimes you don't live close enough to offer a grieving friend in-person support. Instead, check out these sympathy gifts you can mail!

06/01/2023

June 6 marks the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the day the Allies landed in Normandy. This invasion started a fierce campaign in northwest Europe and turned the tide of World War II in favor of the Allies. To learn more about D-Day and the impact it had on the war, click the link below.

On D-Day, 6 June 1944, Allied forces launched a combined naval, air and land assault on Nazi-occupied France. Codenamed Operation 'Overlord', the Allied landings on the Normandy beaches marked the start of a long and costly campaign to liberate north-west Europe from German occupation.

05/30/2023

05/27/2023

Memorial Day is about remembrance and paying respect where it is due, and as humans, one way we do that is through memorials. Today, we honor the lives of those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom and our way of life. Without them, we would all live in a very different world. Thank you for your courage, your dedication, and your willingness to give your everything to protect and preserve our way of life.

As we remember our fallen soldiers this Memorial Day, look into the history of the Marine Corps War Memorial and how it came to be.

05/27/2023

Congratulations to the Class of 2023! You made it! Best wishes as you embark on a new season of life!

05/25/2023

Choosing strong passwords is an important part of protecting your information online. But how do you make unique passwords that are both secure and memorable? Check out this article for some great password creation tips!

Our latest blog post provides 11 strong password ideas you can use to create an effective yet easy-to-remember password no one can guess or crack.