Historic Oakwood Cemetery
I am grateful that I had the opportunity to serve as the first-ever photographer-in-residence for the cemetery. I made some great friends, and hopefully I was able to help others gain a little more appreciation for this special place.
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
The ruins of St Agnes Hospital can be seen in the background.
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
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Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
LOVE - This was placed on the grave of the son of a friend, who left this earth much too early. This one was shot with film.
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Weeping Angel. This one was shot with film .
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
I visited this grave every time I went to Oakwood, and I was moved to tears every time. A young man who died at age 21 is buried here, and he seems to have left behind a wife and son who loved him very much. Pictured here is a Valentine's Day card. The words written on the card are from his son: "I miss sooo much dad: Happy Valintines day, love: Xander".
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
One of the many graves with a photo embedded in the headstone.
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
We should always have hope...
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Oakwood serves as the final resting place for soldiers from every conflict since the Civil War.
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
One of the people whose story I wish I knew. Embedded in his headstone is a photo of the man with an American flag and his certificate of citizenship. The flower arrangement is labeled "American Beauty".
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
It is always heartbreaking to see the grave of a small child...
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
One of my favorite monuments in the cemetery is the one that AG Bauer built for the love of his life, Rachel Blythe Bauer. The inscription reads: “In thy dark eyes splendor
Where the warm light loves to dwell
Weary looks yet tender
Speak their last farewell”
Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh, NC
