1918 Fire At Oklahoma Asylum

[@gwenb4531]

Your description of a cemetery being like a library really struck a cord, I wander around them wondering what their stories were. I was really touched by the 40 men and boys who were buried without a care, what callousness on the part of the hospital staff!

[@RhettyforHistory]

I do see each and every cemetery as a catalog of stories. Unfortunately those get lost over time. Thank you for watching!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Good morning Rhett 🙋🏽👍🏽. Have a awesome amazing beautiful day ‼️😊

[@RhettyforHistory]

Good morning Carole and I hope you have an amazing day as well!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

@@RhettyforHistory thanks Rhett‼️👍🏽✝️🛐☮️💟🙏❤️.

[@JoshuaMuse]

How hauntingly sad. Most of these KZbinrs go off in those abandoned asylums looking to be frightened without regard to the lives that once were there. Most of those people weren't treated right and all I sense is overwhelming despair and grief. Sorry for the rant.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're right about that. Some of the buildings that were built with the $80,000 are standing but are not used as they have built even newer ones. There have been a lot of people trying to get in the old buildings for photos and videos. You're right about them once being people too. Thank you for watching.

[@swansfan6944]

That’s not a rant, that was perfectly said.

[@christinereinhart2111]

Thanks for sharing I'm glad they finally have a memorial

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes I am too. They were forgotten for so long. Thank you for watching.

[@sandysizemore501]

Nice cemetery. It is like a library. Thanks again

[@RhettyforHistory]

I love seeing what stories each cemetery has. Thank you for watching Sandy.

[@marlenecentrella9793]

Looking good Rhetty. Thank you for your great video. What an awlful fire so sad so many people lost there lives. Thanks for honoring these lost soles.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's certainly a sad story but one that I did not want to pass on. Thank you for watching and commenting Marlene.

[@wesleyjohnson2284]

Another great video thank you such a tragedy to have happen

[@RhettyforHistory]

It was q horrific tragedy and sad they are all in one mass grave like that. Thank you for watching Wesley.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

This was a good one. Could tell that you were pretty sad about that football guy, local hero. Very touching seeing that inscription of the golden ticket, Willy Wonka. Wow that pulls at the heart strings. Too bad those young men had to die. It is great to see that people care enough in these days to go back with GPR to find them. I would’ve loved to be part of that project. That was really awesome. Not forgotten

[@RhettyforHistory]

The mass grave search was led by a local firefighter. He had learned of the fire when he first became a firefighter himself. Years later he wanted to find where the mass grave was. Thanks to his efforts a memorial and service was then made possible. Goes to show that in public service do truly care. I have seen police officers do this on old lawmen as well. Thank you for watching my friend.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

@@RhettyforHistory - Guys like you!!

[@j.whiteoak6408]

@@FacesoftheForgotten And guys like you, Ron. XXX

[@stuspring6301]

Great job and video!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you and I appreciate you watching.

[@lindsaymacpherson8782]

Again as i have said many times sad History but enjoyed the video Rhetty Thankyou

[@RhettyforHistory]

It is sad but I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching Lindsay.

[@thedoxinator3934]

🎅 well done Rhett & Merry Xmas to you & the family 🎅🎁🎄

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you!

[@robertwhite1028]

Thank you for the video there are some spooky things that go on in the old buildings there, inside a museum in building#45 there is a female skeleton in a glass case along with inventory lists of what the patients brought with them

[@RhettyforHistory]

Very interesting. I did not know there was a museum on the grounds of Griffin Memorial. Thank you for watching and telling me about it.

[@robertwhite1028]

@@RhettyforHistory I used to work there and during orientation we were able to check it out, it's just a huge room check online for a picture

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'll definitely have to check it out. Might make an interesting video to make depending on if I can film there.

[@williambishop3163]

@@RhettyforHistory Actually it is in Bldg. 54 which use to be the Norman Alcohol Drug Treatment Center among other. Now it is the main administration bldg. For Griffin.The museum is next door to the Director's Office. It's not big but there is a lot of items in there that are very very interesting. I was a Fire & Safety Officer for 10 1/2 years at Griffin. I was honored to even attend the memorial service to pay respect to the men that died in that fire. Contact Michelle Krizan she is the Director's assistant.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you William for the additional information and contact info. It would be interesting to see.

[@terrydevries914]

Oh my, the tragic deaths of those disabled young boys😬😬Thank you for telling that story Rhetty.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for watching. It is certainly a sad and horrific event.

[@claimtofame373]

Life is like a vapor! It appearith for a little while, and then it's gone! Amen! Thanks for sharing!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching.

[@garylewis3641]

I enjoy your videos. To me it illustrates how fleeting life really is!

[@RhettyforHistory]

It really is. Thank you for etching Gary.

[@nancyrobertson550]

👀🕊 as always from Texas USA

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Nancy.

[@albertwaggoner3249]

Another great job my friend. Sad stories told well. You cant help but say a small prayer for all involved. Thank you as always.

[@RhettyforHistory]

They are sad but certainly ones I felt were interesting and worth remembering. Thank you for watching Albert.

[@quebot1111]

I really enjoyed this video. So sad she died so young

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad you enjoyed it and I thank you for watching.

[@sheilabock466]

As always, a wonderful research job. Thank you for the history.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for watching Sheila!

[@slowtwist]

Thanks for the video. My father was a big Jack Mildren fan. I can remember when the OU -Nebraska game was a big rivalry. The State also had a hospital at Vinita. My mom would tell me and my brothers when we were fighting that she going to send us there. My father was a B-25 mechanic in North Africa, after the battles they would gather German weapons. He sent three Mausers home and after the war he had custom hunting rifles made from them. His gunsmith was a master at his craft. He had worked for Winchester as young man and designed the bolt handle on the model 70 that is still used today. He was also an alcoholic and was in Vinita drying out when he tried to escape and fell from a window and was killed. So we knew what mom meant when she said she was taking us to Vinita,

[@RhettyforHistory]

That's pretty interesting with the hunting rifles being made from the German weapons. I'm sure his alcohol had something to do with the service. It's sad to hear of how it affected him and led to his demise. I can also see why the threat of going to the state hospital would really make you shape up. Thank you for watching and sharing some of your father. I'm still grateful for his service in North Africa.

[@slowtwist]

@@RhettyforHistory It was his gunsmith that was an alcoholic. He was also a veteran, so it could have been a problem. We had heard the story of who built the guns, so we were aware of what going to Vinita meant.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I see what you meant. I misunderstood and I apologize. I think alcohol was a medicine of choice for many veterans as sad as that is. I know I have had some who have battled it.

[@slowtwist]

The detail for gathering weapons was actually the burial detail. After the Battle of El Alamein they tipped the blade on a dozer and made a ditch put Germans in it and covered it. When I was about 12 we drove by an abandoned house by the railroad and he said "that smelled like a dead German. We saw a deputy sheriff in town and he told him there was something that smelled like a dead person at that house. Days later the newspaper reported a hobo had hanged himself in that house.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Oh wow. What a sad story that is. Once you smell something like that you can't erase it.

[@kathycole4474]

Sad..may they rest in peace

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Kathy.

[@bcoldgoalie]

You always do such good work in finding people whose memory has been forgotten for so long. Thanks again.

[@RhettyforHistory]

They may not be popular but I do enjoy finding them and giving their story a little life so that they can be remembered. Thank you for watching Hans.

[@swansfan6944]

Fancy not being identified and then just tossed into a mass grave, so very sad 😢 Thank you for the stories and I absolutely ❤️ the golden ticket 🎫 her life was cut way to short. ❤️Jodie 🇦🇺

[@RhettyforHistory]

All of the people in today's video had a life cut short. It is sad on the fire victims but it was one that I did not want to pass up telling. Thank you for watching Jodie.

[@swansfan6944]

@@RhettyforHistory they certainly did, but I think her headstone put her at 17 years that’s extremely young.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes it was. I haven't tried to look her up to see what happened. Makes me wonder if it was a disease based on the golden ticket.

[@swansfan6944]

@@RhettyforHistory lost my granddaughter 7 years ago, age 3 to leukaemia.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm sorry to hear that. So very young.

[@debramccrosson2334]

So tragic may all Rip

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Debra.

[@paulstan9828]

Thankfully things have changed. For the better mostly.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I believe so. This Griffin Memorial Hospital is still going but I do believe it is drastically different than what it used to be. Thank you for watching Paul.

[@jodysappington7008]

this was so sad--thank you

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes it is Jody. I wanted to make sure they were remembered in a small way. Thank you for watching.

[@Whittdocs]

I loved the analogy. Cemeteries are like a card catalog of sorts. We just got to find the stories!

[@RhettyforHistory]

I feel it's true. Every cemetery has stories but finding them can be a whole other story. Thank you for watching my friend.

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

Mass graves are always so sad. I'm glad they finally got a memorial headstone! And I love the Willy Wonka ticket on the last one. :-)

[@RhettyforHistory]

It is sad to see them and I agree with you in that it is good to see they finally got a memorial marker. The interesting thing is it was a Norman firefighter who led the way in locating them, getting a marker and organizing a memorial service. Thank you for watching Steve.

[@gregboyden564]

that old building would not have passed inspection today, perhaps saving these poor souls if it had happened later in life. thanks for this great stroll through our past

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're right and truthfully it wasn't passing inspection back then either. Thank you for watching Greg!

[@andreaalvarez1324]

Just discovered you. . The way you tell is so interesting. Have watched a couple of your videos now and plan to watch more. Thank You so much

[@RhettyforHistory]

Welcome to the channel Andrea and I am glad you are here! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@monikameza4107]

Sad story, may they R.i.P. Thank you Rhett for sharing.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for watching Monika!

[@bonniekaye]

Another great video! 🌹 Thank you!!

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you so much for watching Bonnie!

[@bettytordoff8920]

What an interesting cemetery. The Golden Ticket was very touching. The loss of so many lives, from horrible living conditions - too sad for words. Thank you for bringing all these stories to us Rhetty.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It is really sad the whole story. I did like the Golden ticket but it was also sad since she was 17. Thank you for watching Betty!

[@lesliehackney7519]

Thank you, Rhett, for another informative video. Jack Mildren was the QB when I was a student at OU and I got to watch him play many games. I knew about the asylum in Norman, what student didn't know about it, but I did not know of the horrific fire. I learn something new with every one of your videos. Great job, as usual.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Jack really was one of the best QB players to come out of that university. He certainly set the path for a lot of others to follow. He was always really knowledgeable and fair on the radio so I enjoyed listening to him. I'm glad you learned about the 1918 tragedy at Griffin Memorial. Thank you for watching Leslie.

[@plymouthduster225]

Another great video Rhetty. I was wondering why the name Jack Mildren sounded familiar when you first mentioned the name and now I know why my dad is a living OU Sooners fan. So I'm sure that's where I heard his name from. Very Informative video. I had never heard of this tragedy before.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm sure your father knows Jack well and also the game. The game of the century is considered one of the biggest games for both teams. Thank you for watching.

[@texas060]

Rhett I had forgotten to ask you about the Fire? An now I remembered you telling us through this STORY. Thank you so much. Sorry just been very busy here lately with the Grandkids.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're fine. I understand how that can be.

[@markdraskovics1962]

HEY, RHETTY HOPE THE FAMILY Is all doing well ..I had never heard of Jack Mildred but it always seems that great men such as Jack are some how always taken away in the Best years of there life's ..WOW That is so very wrong that those poor young men had to wait so long to have a proper burial it seems that back then people who had a mental illness we're not cared for and cared about as they are now Wich we still can do so much better than we are doing now ... And that young girls gravestone is so personal and beautiful and by your voice I can tell you were very shaded by it Your exterior puts out a toughness but it is transparent that you are a very caring and have a big heart Inside of that tough looking exterior.... Take care stay safe God bless and will see you on the next video adventure

[@RhettyforHistory]

We are all doing well and I hope you are doing the same. You're right about it being sad and unfortunate with the young men who perished in the fire. Even more sad is how they were forgotten for so long. But a Norman firefighter learned about the event when he first became one. Many years later he went searching for the graves. If it wasn't for him then there would be no marker and there would not have been a memorial service. He proved that community service is more than what is just right now. He led all the efforts from what I understand. Thank you for watching.

[@whiterabbit-wo7hw]

Hey Rhett, your description of a cemetery is, excuse the pun, dead on. A cemetery can reveal so many things. Not only stories, but, family histories, personalities, the whole tale about just one person. What a shame about that hospital and all those people losing their lives. I am grateful that they were asleep when they died of smoke inhalation. That young girls grave was very sad. The football qb I recognized when I was in high school. I thought he was really good. Beings I'm from Utah. As always my friend. Thank you for sharing.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yeah I love that cemeteries hold tons of stories no matter where you are. None of the ones we covered today are famous but they are equally interesting. I hope those young men never felt anything. Burning alive is one of the worst ways to go. That's interesting you remember Jack being all the way out in Utah. Thank you for watching my friend.

[@janetslicer3637]

Stomach cancer can be a very tough killer. I know from experience. A sad story indeed for those young asylum patients. Now they are remembered. 🙏❤️

[@RhettyforHistory]

Cancer in general is just tough and horrible but you are right about that being q really bad one. Thank you for watching Janet.

[@woodrowsmith7890]

Another great video , it was sad but very informative.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Woodrow.

[@woodrowsmith7890]

Thanks to you and your wife's videos I've pretty much killed another Saturday afternoon , but at least I've learned a little bit. 🤔🙂

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad you are learning a little something and of course there is nothing wrong with having a Saturday like that every so often. I qppreciate you watching!

[@j.whiteoak6408]

YES! I'M GETTING NOTIFICATIONS AGAIN! I missed you, Rhetty - I've always loved your vidz - but I thought you'd quit because I stopped getting notifications altogether - I'm so glad I was wrong! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ And I love the changes to your beard and its colour - wow! This was a sad event - and thanks to YOU, they won't be forgotten. XX

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yay! I'm happy you're back and that you're getting notifications now! I definitely haven't quit but I did let the beard go gray after 2020. It is a sad story with the young men and boys. A firefighter in the same city led the effort to locate them, get a marker placed and try to get a memorial service started. That is true community service! Thank you for watching my friend.

[@j.whiteoak6408]

@@RhettyforHistory That's community spirit, indeed, Rhetty. There will always be that handful of truly caring folk - yourself and Ron included - among an ocean of those who care only about themselves. Fires are devastating and tragic - they take hold of old buildings and in minutes they and their occupants are gone - and small communities like mine come together as one to support the survivors and mourn with those who have lost so much. In 2002 a fire swept through a 140 year old hotel here. The ground floor was still a bar at the front, and lounge area at the rear, with a modern beer garden out the back for a thirsty "after-work" crowd. The 2nd and 3rd floors had been converted into dormitories for Aussie 'backpackers', the name given those young folk who choose to mostly hitchhike around Oz and do much of the picking work on our crop farms...they're an indispensable part of our workforce. They're usually between job or on gap-years or just exploring this great country - care-free souls, and the like. Well, one night a disgruntled local deliberately lit a fire on the ground floor.. And in seconds the up draft of the stairwell tore the fire straight up the dried old timber staircase and walls to both floors above. Years of overcrowding meant that heavy bunk-beds had been placed over fire-exits, many of which were also locked to keep people's meagre possessions safe while their owners worked during the day - so there was only one way in and one way out of each dormitory, leaving just a few small panes of glass that could be broken out and used for exits.. And while 15 people did manage to escape through those tiny holes (only to be injured when jumping to the ground), a further 21 young people died there..among them two sets of twins... So tragic! All that remained of the building was the stone facade, which was preserved. Each year fewer people than the last gather to remember that awful night - and those who lost their lives. But we remember. So it was the kindness of one fireman who set out to find and memorialise these 40 souls? I hope someone gave him a medal! It's so nice to be back, Rhetty - and I eas rapt to find there's HEAPS of vidz to catch up on! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RhettyforHistory]

That's an interesting life the backpackers have. Definitely sounds free spirited as you sad. What a horrific and tragic story that is with the hotel. I can't believe the let it get overcrowded like that. That story seems like something that would have happened 80 years ago or something but it is hard to believe it was relatively recent. Did this event change any fire codes, inspections or safety laws there? It just seems so sad and 100% something that could be improved upon so it doesn't repeat. It's sad in a way but events like this do sort of lose interest over time.

[@brendakrieger7000]

Thank you for sharing💚❤ OMG how horrible💔 i have that same cat with the pumpkin🎃🐈‍⬛

[@RhettyforHistory]

Interesting on the decoration. Where did it come from? Thank you for watching Brenda.

[@denystull355]

I got to see that 1971 Sooner team play Iowa State. It was band day and our high school band got to watch game from what was then the northeast section of the stadium. I can still name the entire starting backfield.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You certainly got to see some great players. Thanks for watching qnd telling us about your experience in the stadium.

[@texas060]

That was very interesting Thank ýou for sharing it.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching.

[@brendaholliday6866]

Rhett, thank you for sharing both stories today. The famous athlete, Jack Mildren and the Asylum fire of 1918, they both were interesting and yet had horrific endings. Take care 🐎

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching Brenda. Both are sad but they both deserve to be remembered.

[@kimglass4851]

How sad that those poor people died in their hands and were just tossed into a mass grave without a marker. Im so glad they have been brought to light again and now identified with a memorial marker, although Im betting there are a few still there and forgotten. Thanks for the great video Rhet!

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome and thank you for watching. It looks like they probably have them all accounted for but it is a sad story and sad they were forgotten for so long.

[@briankay4229]

Saw a short tribute to Mildren on ESPN. Well done.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Oh I didn't know they did one but that's good that they did. Thank you for watching!

[@Smootus]

Jack Mildred, now that’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time. I wasn’t aware he died, especially at such a young age if 58. Cancer is such a terrible disease. Mass graves are so sad, again, when you can’t Identify who they are, they did the best they could. You can’t fault the people that buried them. Great video, thanks for posting this video.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're right about cancer being a horrible disease. It runs pretty thick in my family. Thank you for watching Bryan.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

I really found this video interesting, I used to get the Baltimore stations where I lived in Virginia. It was sometimes better reception than DC Stations. I remember the his time with the Colts. The Hospital fire was awful and so sad. I am glad the finally got some form of marker.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It is great these patients were finally remembered. I'm not exactly sure if the families were notified in 1918 or if they just didn't care. Thank you for watching Kirk.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

@@RhettyforHistory You're most welcome I really enjoy watching.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I also find it interesting that you remember Jack at Baltimore. Most people just know him as the QB from OU who was in the game of the century. The two schools really had quite the rivalry. It's all gone now though.

[@kirkmorrison6131]

@@RhettyforHistory He was on the News in Baltimore and DC so I heard his name a lot. I didn't watch football but football at that time was really big. I have been there for 20 years really so I don't know if there is the same Dallas and Ravens rivalry

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm not sure on that really. Seems like Baltimore has had a lot of teams over the years.

[@Chuthermucker]

So sad that they could not identify any of the patients. I am glad they did a proper funeral and a marker for those who lost their lives. Great video as always.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It was great they did this. It was all made possible because of a Norman, Oklahoma fireman who many years prior learned about when he went thru the academy. He never forgot about the story and wanted to know where they were. He was shocked that they had no marker. His community service went way beyond what it had too. Thank you for watching Tricia!

[@pattyeverett2826]

I remember the 1971 game well. My dad and uncle were big OU fans, so we watched at my uncles house in Wewoka, Oklahoma. I still remember Johnny Rodgers running the punt all the way back for a touchdown. Sad for Nebraska that times have changed. They were 3 and 6 this year. From reading articles about their decline, I think rules changes, moving conferences, and their geographic location have hurt them. Very sad about the fire. I am also glad the monument was erected. Also sad about the young woman who died on October 1. No way of knowing what happened, but drugs and auto accidents are usual causes(even back in the 1970s when I was in high school, we seemed to lose about 1 per year to auto accidents-and this was in a school with around 35 students per grade).

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yeah the formation of the Big 12 pretty well killed the rivalry that OU and Nebraska had. Nebraska switching conferences was another factor. Might have been 10 years or a little more ago when Nebraska fired their coach because he had only 9 wins. Times have changed in the conference and coaching world. In some ways it seems like tradition is gone. Yeah I haven't tried looking into the young woman who died. I just found her headstone interesting. Certainly some sad stories today but I appreciate you watching.

[@pattyeverett2826]

@@RhettyforHistory Texas(I live near Austin), fired their coach 10 years ago for 9 wins also and have not been real good since. They have no excuse-on guy said that Texas does the least with the most!

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's funny you say that because they consistently get the top players in the nation and yet never really do anything with them. I've never understood that.

[@KowboyUSA]

Had a few close calls with death by fire during the 16-years I was firefighter. With luck the 40 were asphyxiated before they burned. There's way better ways to die than roasting alive.

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're right about that. To me it seems like one of the worst ways to go. Thank you for watching Kowboy!

[@sherryhumphreys2708]

What a shame that they couldn't have made those buildings were in that tobe such a death trap. So glad they were able to save as many as they did under the circumstances. Thank goodness they were able to finally put the names of those lost. Thank you for sharing.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I don't think anyone really thought about those things until they started happening. It's a super sad way to learn. Thank you for watching Sherry!

[@rondaestep1792]

that's a sad story that has to be one of the worst ways to die

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes. I can't imagine going out in a fire. It seems so horrific and painful. Thank you for watching Ronda.

[@yvonnepetty3400]

All very sad Rhett didn't tha football player, but taken so young. The poor men & boys didn't stand a chance. To bury them like they did was just awful. Pleased someone put things right. Thanks again. 😀🐘💝🎄.

[@RhettyforHistory]

The interesting back story on that is it was all led by a Norman firefighter. That's where this is. He learned about the incident when he first became one. Several years later he set off trying to locate them. When he did he got the people in with the ground penatrating radar to confirm what he thought was the area. Then he led the way for the marker and memorial service. It proves that some in community service really care and not just about people living now. Thank you for watching Yvonne.

[@yvonnepetty3400]

@@RhettyforHistory Thanks that was very interesting. Good for him. There is always some good People out there. Like you Rhett.😀🐘💝🎄.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Some like him spend their lifetime in community service on and off the job. I have a lot of respect for those. Sometimes I will see police officers do the same.

[@krmgradiojoe]

And today is Steve Owens Birthday (#36 who Jack is handing off the ball).

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching and I did not realize it was his Birthday today. He was certainly another Sooner great!

[@travelingwithmikeandpam9074]

So sad!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes it is. All in today's video have a sad story. Thank you for watching.

[@graycloud057]

Are you an Odd Fellow? As always a delight to view.

[@RhettyforHistory]

No I am not. I have visited a lot of cemeteries of theirs though. Thank you for watching!

[@graycloud057]

@@RhettyforHistory I’m not either.👍🏼👍🏼

[@mustangdave434]

There’s a small cemetery I can’t remember if it’s off porter or sunny lane streets north side of Norman that has a few graves from mental patients from griffin I helped with a Eagle Scout project trying to right down the names of the ones buried there some were hard to make out we did that project I’d say in 1980 they were just small flat concrete markers sad because they were all forgotten

[@RhettyforHistory]

I wonder where that is? This cemetery is on porter which turns into Sunny Lane in Oklahoma City.

[@mustangdave434]

@@RhettyforHistory I’ll look for it today I drive by it often, there is no sign stating it’s a cemetery that I remember ,they do keep it mowed just can’t remember the street,lol

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm sure curious about it. Could be an interesting one.

[@mustangdave434]

@@RhettyforHistory it’s called Rock creek road cemetery it has a sign now didn’t back then 2430 12th ave NE Norman it’s been kept up good now they were patients from griffin mental hospital

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for telling me about this one. I had no idea about this cemetery.

[@michelle.shackelford]

I went to bridge creek elementary in the 80's. I lived in Tuttle. Just thought I'd say that.

[@ehrldawg]

Sad about the loss of those kids and the mass grave without memorial. I drive truck into Canada. The constant talk is bout mass graves at Indian schools that has benn discovered over the past 3 to 5 years.

[@louisenickell9892]

Rhetty for history the Coffey's that survived the babbs fire are buried there in Norman Ok too

[@Khatoon170]

How are you doing master Rhett merry Christmas happy new year iam new subscriber Arabic lady citizen we are as foreigners subscribers as overseas students want to increase our cultural level improve our English language as well thank you for your cultural documentary channel i gathered main information about famous figure you talked about briefly here it’s Larry Jack Mildren born in year 1949 died in 2008 he was an all American quarter back at university of Oklahoma professional football player with balti more colts and New England parrots native Texan he was an oil company owner elected as 13 th lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma enjoyed career as successful bank in executive in Oklahoma iwish for your channel more success and progress stay safe blessed good luck to you your dearest ones happy holiday

[@RhettyforHistory]

Sounds like you got the main parts on Jack! It's great that you are using the video to learn English. Thank you for watching!

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I love cookies!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thanks for watching

[@victoriacole7661]

Frank Keating ugh. Is Griffin still operating? It was still a asylum in the late 90's.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes Griffin Memorial is still operating.

[@plymouthduster225]

Another great video Rhetty. I was wondering why the name Jack Mildren sounded familiar when you first mentioned the name and now I know why my dad is a living OU Sooners fan. So I'm sure that's where I heard his name from. Very Informative video. I had never heard of this tragedy before.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I bet your right on hearing the name Jack mildren through your father. He was pretty legendary in his time and is considered one of the best that ever came thru OU. Thank you for watching.