Faces in death--Mount Calvary Cemetery--Topeka Kansas

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[@willowmist9564]

Found an old slave cemetery. No one knew was there. Researching it and have started cleaning it up. Will take time but worth it. Being a 62 year old woman, I'll be slow but determined. Hope some folks around here will help.

[@ameliatoreson1590]

There are so many cemeteries like that . People need to know about them and get community organizations church groups genealogy groups interested in cleaning them up .

[@natefaust7790]

Lamont when you 've survived a stroke a blood bacteria and lymphoma cancer like I have you really don't take your life for granted. I really am alive by the grace of God. It's so easy to take things for granted and we forget about all the people who have died from cancer or other things that could've killed us. There are alot of people who have died from what I've survived. Every day is a blessing. Thank God for every day you are alive.

[@shelleyUSATX]

Amen Nate!! Cancer free 7 years now. To God be the Glory!! Sorry that you guys had to go through it! Now, I just have to find a way to keep my heart ticking. You guys are my hero's!

[@oiaiofoster4775]

I'm a cancer survivor as well.

[@natefaust7790]

Good job surviving cancer

[@pamelasmitley3712]

Yes, I thank God for each day I open my eyes to the sunrise. I have CHF and only God knows my expiration date. I AM THANKFUL to be ALIVE!! I love Jesus with ALL my HEART and He will lead me home when the time comes. I HAVE HIS PEACE in my heart!! I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me.

[@shelleyUSATX]

@@pamelasmitley3712 Absolutely! I love that attitude. I feel exactly the same. I died a couple of times and all I remember is white light, not bright, but such peace. I have never felt so wonderful, but boom, brought back. Twice, all I said was OUCH, that hurt. I just wanted to stay there forever.

[@christineazmi6021]

I find you going to these cemeteries and honoring those who have passed ever so touching. I thank you for doing this.

[@brandy3940]

My mother used to work graveyard shifts and after picking my sister and I up from the babysitter she would stop at cemeteries to get some sleep. We would spend a couple of hours looking at at all the graves. Those were the best times of my childhood! I have become disabled and use a walker therefore I can not do it anymore and I completely enjoy watching your vlogs Thank you so much!

[@mikeforce5926]

I love the way you tell there stories Lamont.They will be forever young and now we know who they were.Thank you.

[@shelleyUSATX]

I always tell him that I hope he'll stop by my grave when I go. So people will know I lived and had a wonderful time!

[@mikeforce5926]

@@shelleyUSATX Me too Shelley.I lost all my family to cancer including 2 sisters and my only brother.He said he would go by there and tell there story sometimes.That would be nice.

[@shelleyUSATX]

@@mikeforce5926 He's pretty awesome. I think that's wonderful. My father is the only one who has a grave. Seems everyone is being cremated and I as well, but I will have a stone right next to my Dad, to say that I did live.

[@shelleyUSATX]

@@mikeforce5926 That is so awesome! I'm so sorry that you've lost so many to that C word. God bless you!

[@mikeforce5926]

@@shelleyUSATX Thank you sweet heart.That means alot.

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

You are a VERY careing & loving man with a heart of gold💛 Lamont. When you get to heaven, hopefully many, many years from now you'll have so many who will come up to you thanking you for remembering them.

[@maltesegirl58]

Thank you.I agree about never take your health for granted.I am a cancer survivor.I was only 49 and had colon cancer and had 6 hour operation and chemo and I have been cancer free since 2000.

[@SapphirasMama]

My dad died 2 years earlier back in 1998 from Colon Cancer. He was only 48. I was 11 when he died

[@mandiewarner2907]

If you are in Ohio, you will always have a place to stay, food, and the blessings of those who care.I love what you do, your calming voice....for those who cannot speak anymore. God Bless

[@connie5474]

Lamont. Never fret over getting old. Its a privilege denied to many of us. Love u for your bravery .Love and understanding. for what u do .No other can tell a story with such deep feelings for the decease.

[@alextepe4309]

Words of wisdom sir. I’m always saddened that their are people who willingly end their own lives, while there are people like Morgan Kottman who are desperate to live, but don’t get to through no fault of their own. Life is precious and should never be taken for granted. Thank you for another meaningful video Lamont, and God bless.

[@bowlingbill9633]

I know what you mean when you say take everyday as it comes. 12yrs today my husband dropped me off at work, when I got home the police were waiting for me to tell me he had collasped and died at work. My heart broke that day and will never fully heal. I get on with life but take one day at a time and thank God for giving me each new day.

[@ohmeowzer1]

bowling bill I am sorry for your loss many hugs and prayers

[@bowlingbill9633]

@@ohmeowzer1 Thank you x

[@shelleyUSATX]

Bless your heart. What a terrible thing.♥️

[@cindyfitzgerald4500]

bowling bill when I read what you said I really thought about it and how true it is! You never know any minute of any day can happen and change everything you have known! I had a cousin many years ago who was just walking close by to a friends house and was hit by a car and died she had just graduated from HS and was getting married that summer my dear Aunt never fully recovered from the death of her daughter and it actually traumatized a lot of our family! God Bless You and thank you for sharing ❤️😊

[@bowlingbill9633]

@@cindyfitzgerald4500 Thank you ❤

[@DeniseAdkins123]

I don't take my health for granted after surviving cancer two years ago. Life is a gift.

[@allenpoe1122]

More details about a pair of shootings in Topeka. Police now say a 19-year old man shot an eleven-year old boy and then went and turned the gun on himself. Both victims died overnight. 13's Lindsay Shively went back to the neighborhood today. It's a case of unanswered questions.Police say we may never know why 19-year-old Jose Cardona shot 11-year old Aldo Meneses and then took his own life. Jorge Hernandez says a gunshot at his home around 6:30 last night got him out of bed. "When i wake up, i go outside and the little boy was already on the floor." Hernandez says three little boys, including 11-year old Aldo Meneses, were playing outside at 1916 SE Michigan. That's when 19-year old Jose Cardona and a friend pulled up in their car, and the boys came up to their window. From there, neither police nor Hernandez know how or why the gun went off, killing Aldo."There's really apparently no motives here...there's some facts that we're probably never going to know." "He tried to play to them with a gun and that's not right." Police say they do believe alcohol was a factor. The driver of the car told police the shooting was an accident, and fifteen minutes later, in the passenger seat...Cardona shot himself in the head. Meneses and Cardona were pronounced dead at local hospitals. A situation that has this neighbor, a mother herself, worried. "It just makes me wonder because that could have been my son." Hernandez told us Cardona frequented his home a lot, and one of Cardona's younger brothers had been with Meneses when it happened.

[@jujuknight1210]

wow memories James spiker. My husband use to race with him out at Topeka raceway.He was a good guy.

[@rubykhan4451]

Thanks Lamont again for uploading this video. Yes you are right that we should not take our health for granted. We should always thank God for everything.

[@paigemills67]

Lamont, your caring & compassion for the departed is priceless! Safe travels, my friend!

[@robertkeller9574]

RIP. Alonso Brooks! Wishing someone would man up to this murder!

[@l.austin2371]

Yes. Someone knows something

[@joshuacook4116]

He saved my wife at a party once. A guy was trying lo assult her. He came up behind the guy and grabbed his hand and bent it back a little, then said "The girl said no." He then walked her home and told her to stay safe. My wife is always talking about how great he was. Said he was funny and sweet! We wish they would arrest the racist assholes who murdered him!

[@danielleb379]

I went to school with his sister. This is the nicest family. The family needs justice. This is why I always told my kids not to go to these all white parties in the rural areas in Kansas. This isn't the first time strange things have happened to people of color at these parties, but nothing like what happened to Zo. Unsolved Mysteries did a story last year...and btw the kids in the town are talking online, but nothing that would significant and it doesn't seem like the Linn Co. authorities want to follow up but want to just go away.

[@trishamorrisluke9404]

It just tears me apart to all these young people departed. My heart goes out to all their families.

[@codyatkinson]

I have to admit I thought it was crazy to watch someone make video's in cemeteries. But after my brother and sister were killed I find it helpful and soothing. It helps me grasp with knowing I to someday will be buried. And it helps me live life better when I see how precious life is seeing so many who have died at young ages. It helps me be thankful for every day I wake up to see another day and take care of my only son as a single father. Thank you for what you do.

[@colleencrane4843]

Thank you for the reminders Lamont, you help keep everything in Perspective, God Bless You Lamont, and thank you again for another wonderful video

[@nana-x9]

Way too many young people in the cemeteries these days. : (

[@sarah2.017]

@kindinot That's correct; he's highlighting the young ones. There are actually way, way more babies, children, and young people in the really old cemeteries, or sections, because of the high child mortality back in the day.

[@____-gy5mq]

@kindinot young people have a higher chance of putting their story out in the internet, maybe that's why.

[@racecar2933]

Crazy that you were in my home town. Even more crazy that the first person's grave you showed was my dad's good friend JC Spiker. He told me that the headstone is wrong. He was born in 1958 instead of 1968. The car pictured on the stone is his red 1969 Chevelle that he raced with my dad, uncle, and friends. He passed away on the operating table from the anesthesia. He went under to remove a cancerous lymph node or something of the sort.

[@connielong2711]

Dear Lamar at Large, At one time living across from the cemetery I would spend hours and hours and hours walking through there looking at people's names and wondering my dad died from maybe even making up little stories in my head you know back then there was no internet no nothing. Everyone thought that I was odd because I could just spend hours there and I really like doing it I really did and I would talk to the headstones which now I'm sure you're saying oh my gosh you are really weird but it just made me feel better gave me peace of mind. now that I found your KZbin channel if what you do this is my favorite I'm watching it all the time thank you for first of all knowing that I'm not the only one out there that enjoys it I'd better lack of words maybe I'm not so weird thank you, Connie Long

[@guyguile9263]

"This isn't goodbye, it's just that I'll never see you again." - Leslie Nielsen

[@laneyspangle4474]

Lamont you always speak the truth and I love the way you said don’t take your health for granted that is so true my parents always said that to all of us in my family I love the way you think and talk god bless you ♥️💋

[@silc.1002]

Mr. Lamont thank you for your due diligence in acquiring the facts of the passing of these souls.

[@johnathanryan2117]

You take care Lamont. Must get to you now and again, seeing those children and young people's graves. Take care , from England.

[@GreatPrinceX]

"Live but not live, but i'm still alive by the grace of God." Thanks for these videos, Lamont.

[@sandrawaltrip873]

Thank you for sharing these people’s stories. I love this channel. This channel shows your caring and compassion side. I really appreciate you doing this channel! God bless you! 👍🏼🤗🙏🏻✝️

[@heribertoortiz7011]

This channel is going big

[@wendymudkins668]

Hi Lamont another great video you do these people justice and make sure they are not forgotten

[@mendyhart8760]

I LOVE that you give God the Glory, another great video Lamont!!

[@shelleyUSATX]

Always a great video. Thanks for taking me places I may never get to go.

[@shelleyUSATX]

Awe...I love ya and thanks for the love!

[@addylynch8728]

Another fabulous retrospective. Thanks, Lamont x

[@michele2855]

Thank you Lamont Our health is priceless

[@achosenvessel6563]

Thank you Lamont for shedding a very much needed light on Alonzo Brooks murder. I hope all involved have or will reap what they sowed. I went to google read his story and found out he was the victim of a racist attack at a party but nobody gave up names of his attackers.

[@tammypmartin3460]

Thank you for sharing about the history of these people who have past on, I know they appreciated

[@CarlisleFanpire]

Thank you for making sure these people are not forgotten

[@jasonjordan5391]

Another great video these ppl will never be forgotten all thanks to you LAL, appreciate all the hard work you put into uploading these videos.

[@pamelakeenan2418]

I always look forward to your videos, thank you for sharing their stories. So sad about the 11 year old in the Cardona case. Stay safe!☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻

[@CupcakeCartel1]

The Brooks story sounds very fishy. It's 2019 and they have grown up a bit and aren't scared of whoever did it. Someone that knows and it has and will weigh on their conscience until they give his family peace and speak up...

[@achosenvessel6563]

Yes indeed....it's reaping time.

[@evetthawk6899]

Isn't it something that his story aired on unsolved mysteries? I hope his family gets justice

[@ChitownG82]

I agree someone knows!

[@racecar2933]

The story is on Netflix. He may have been murdered, but he might have walked away from the fight, got lost and something tragic happened also.

[@joyous8248]

You’re such a kind soul & ty for remembering all that has passed .. keep up the great work that you do my friend.. be & stay safe 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@loisshockey9439]

Another good vlog Lamont. Keep them coming.✌👍

[@kelliajackson7]

Thank you for all of the videos you make. You tell the stories of all of these people who most of us would probably have never have even heard of. I love the videos and stories you tell. Keep doing what you do and telling us about all of these special people.

[@vickiehardman3758]

So sad when someone murders someone and people keep their mouths shut so sad

[@missrita1826]

That Graveyard is awesome. Amazing markers. I read the story that was an odd case so hopefully something turns up. Great vid Lamont. Thank you so much.

[@williammote6672]

Lots of love Lamont you tell these peoples stories so well take care out there , love Tonya

[@marybeazley7741]

I was thinking the same thing about the grass on the headstones..I hope a strong wind comes along and blows it all away Love ya Lamont

[@oiaiofoster4775]

You are Such a gentleman

[@Maria-zc6jp]

You bring them to life with your stories. It's a special gift you babe

[@neptunesotherdaughter7119]

This was very interesting. As usual Lamont you did a wonderful job 👍🏽👍🏽.

[@serinitymarie205]

Rip ALL THESE PEOPLE...THERES A PLACE N HEAVEN FOR U

[@5280Misfit]

@Tomorrow is NOT just another day just because you commit suicide isn't an automatic ticket to damnation wtf God is a forgiving god

[@lindamitchell-fox1926]

Crystals Texas Randomness I can’t find where suicide prevents you from eternal life with Jesus in the Bible. As long as a person has salvation, they will always have salvation.

[@5stardivade341]

You're doing a great job at what you're doing.. Keep telling the stories of the love and lost... Blessings to you...

[@iaronic08]

Andrew Cantrell was my lil homeboy back in the day. Cool as a fan. Died in a car crash. We used to chill on 10th and Lawrence Street down the way from the cemetery. Damn

[@sandramorales7669]

Thank you sir... for you have been a great spirit and I hope theses souls will be delighted by the way you treat and share their resting places..

[@wendyjuk4035]

I feel like taking a brush to sweep off the dead grass off the Headstones..

[@ghostcityshelton9378]

For those that can't find the link, please look under the video, see the small arrow on the right side, just press that arrow and you will see the link in blue.

[@rachelvega7139]

Thanks

[@foesperu84b]

Thank you my friend La mar for the health advice.

[@mouniraabdallamusa2480]

I love how you tell the story of these departed souls you rock 👌

[@LamontAtLarge]

Thank you

[@mouniraabdallamusa2480]

You welcome

[@oliviasoliz5983]

Thank you for sharing looking good stay safe out there.

[@ericfrager5024]

God bless you 🙏. And thank you for what you do.

[@nancyvolke237]

Beautiful message at the end of your video!!!👍🏻🙏🏻😇

[@sherj63w46]

I love these please keep them coming😇👍💕😇

[@joshuacook4116]

Thank you for coming to Topeka man! We never see people here anymore. Next time you come, let us know! Rodchester cemetery is beautiful and I know my wife would show you around! She visits the cemeteries all the time.

[@paulfair1]

If you ever get to Colorado Springs, I think there should be quite a few stories there... I happened to watch a lot of the Joe Kenda: Homicide Hunter shows.

[@hankfacer7098]

Your sentiments are always outstanding

[@yvonnepetty3400]

It is so true what you say about your health Lamont , never take it for granted. Keep safe.

[@tashalmwoods7103]

Alonso's story was on the reboot of Unsolved Mysteries (Netflix)

[@dlghenderson2837]

Morbid curiosity. I'm glad I'm not the only one who has it.

[@miss_lorena2801]

All these many young people. Even though I didn't know any of them, it touches my heart and I'm so sorry.

[@kathyblackford8974]

Wonderful video Lamont, many thanks to you!

[@VanessaSilva-ue5ll]

They are angels now...R.I.P.!!! Excellent work, Lamont!!!😊

[@bethglaser26]

Amen LaL!! As a medic for 20 years I’ve seen way to much death, some unnecessary and some by nature, live everyday the best you can

[@mdmarko]

Indeed, tomorrow isn't guaranteed to any of us. So make your today count, and always find something for which to be grateful.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Very sad to hear about Morgan ,,,DIPG is always fatal and she was a brave young lady and I am surprised she made it to 13 ,,,May the angel dear Morgan be at peace and feeling better

[@sarah2.017]

DIPG is especially cruel because it usually strikes very young children. It's unusual in teenagers. (Isn't that what killed Neil Armstrong's daughter?)

[@amyadams1653]

Oh wow, your in Topeka! I live here. Welcome!

[@lilithlives]

So many dying so young from chronic diseases. I’m 58 and breast cancer survivor. Reminds me of why I live my life my way. Live your dreams. Live your best life.

[@bettyporter2292]

I enjoy watching you. You make sense of the things you say. Thank you. Love cemeteries....

[@cbrbikerdaz]

Thank you Lamont Always interesting to learn. Peace to those that have left us. Xx

[@GM-so2qr]

I love how you tell their stories. You are a nice man. I love how you do this.

[@LamontAtLarge]

Thank you

[@tameraranger]

@@LamontAtLarge good morning how are you thank you for everything

[@billiejohnson8468]

Amen! I know I'm here by the grace of God as everyone else I pray realizes they are too! Last year on February 25th I had just gotten to work and had a brain anyerism. I was on life support and had emergency brain surgery and went into a coma. I got pneumonia and was not expected to live and if I did I would have to learn to walk and talk again. I had so many prayers and wonderful doctors but they were taking it day by day. I woke up on March 23rd and started talking and the next day walking. Please no one take your health for granted and thank God each day that you WAKE up with the ability to do the best you can with what you got. God bless you Lamont.

[@lilithlives]

So many who have died so young, and senselessly. I’m 58 and cancer survivor 🫰🏻. Watching this channel reminds me why I have been a global nomad the past 16 years.Follow your dreams and live your best life!

[@mrs.elitenugz8491]

Much love from the mountains of KY 👋 💜😘 Oh wow Heather was born on my oldest daughter b day and passed on mine 😔 That's right we are never promised tomorrow, enjoy every moment and be thankful 🙏🙏🙏

[@crowteint3396]

I’m really surprised no one was charged with Brooks murder considering it was a house party and 99% of the time people talk. Keep up the good work man.

[@carolgillis5265]

You put so much hard work, I appreciate you

[@victoriarash5011]

Thank you you have so much respect for them I cry 😢 when you talk about them Thank you my friend

[@jeanettemcdonald5779]

I agree never take your health for granted, your health is your greatest wealth.

[@debbiebrister3461]

AMEN!! To your amazing words!

[@paulasantiago326]

That’s really Sad, that young man murder and No Justice for him.

[@kfsolt]

Great video as always. ❤️

[@lydiastanford1335]

As far as I know,your the only one who takes the time to explain some of these deaths,which I appreciate so much. I remember walking through cemetery's in my early 20s,to this day,wondering about the people, especially the youngsters,and feeling as sad as if it was someone I knew.....which I guess in the grand scheme of things,in God,we all do and are known.

[@dianewilliams9858]

Topeka Ks my home..💖 So many young people cut short in their lives..we all have a time to 'go home' but its just hard to understand why at such a young age God Chose them.😢

[@draxiemariecoleman3725]

I just can watch you all day, just the way you tell it. Such great videos...so sad see the ones that are murder too, and die so young. Keep bringing them in.🙏💜

[@Sick_Boy_Rick74]

Just read about that Cardona guy. Sounds like a messed up situation. From what they said it sounded like he accidentally shot someone and then turned the gun on himself. So sad.

[@debkski6084]

@Crystals Texas Randomness VERY strange that he'd have a gun around a child and--even more disturbing--that he'd even WANT to impress an 11-year-old child in the first place. I think this guy was a bit "off. "

[@marlenejohnson5461]

Thank you again for a nice video Lamont.

[@stevesmith6058]

You are so right I could’ve never said that any better than what you did thank you for expressing that Way, God bless you too man

[@claireguest642]

Perfect evening viewing ……………..Thanks Lamont x

[@missmelbayer]

wow another great video. Thanknyou Lord for another day and keep Lamont safe on the road. Amen

[@angels_up_in_heavenxx8365]

To all how lost their lives there is a place in Heaven for you R.I.P. gone but never forgotten fly high with the Angels 😇.

[@lindaberumen5250]

Hi Lamont ..Your a handsome man.and thank you for your work.Your doing a Great job..Thank You🐦🐥

[@Dgulotta]

So many were so young 😥