Faces in death--Fennville Cemetery--Fennville.Michigan

[@bbananajana8979]

I did a bit of research on the McCracken family. Turns out Robert and Phyllis were married almost 60 years and passed away 2 days apart. Robert passed away on Feb 13 after battling cancer for a number of years and Phyllis passed away Feb 15 after suffering a stroke 6 months earlier. Together, they owned a local motel for a number of years before turning the operation over to one of their sons in the '90s. They were well known and beloved in the community for their fundraising efforts every year on St. Patrick's Day of hosting a party of Irish Stew and beer; proceeds were donated to local causes including local citizen's medical expenses after an accident, local schools & students, library, etc. Their son, Shawn, passed away after his parents in 2010 as Shawn is listed as one of the survivors. Be safe & take care!

[@wildechild5]

Wow that is incredibly sad a whole family gone just mere days/months apart. I'm sure the wife died of a broken heart and the son I wonder what happened to him that is just heartbreaking. The loss of three people in less than a year. Did it say how the son passed away?

[@wildechild5]

@joseph basile I was about to do the same thing

[@kimberlypatton9634]

These are people just like we all are.. trying to have a happy fulfilling peaceful life.. These were people who did their best to bring love and give back and be the best they can... Good bless them and rest in peace.

[@kimdouglas8598]

I almost lost my life by the hands of a man.. I am grateful everyday God let me live to raise my beautiful daughter! "Live each day to its fullest because tomorrow is never promised!"

[@natefaust7790]

Kim, I've survived a stroke a blood bacteria and lymphoma cancer, do you think the God that was with me and got me through that can handle anything that people go through in life?

[@clemisanchez448]

GOD IS GOOD! ❤️

[@natefaust7790]

Amen Clemi.

[@billysmith5721]

i came close to driving my car under an 18 wheeler doing 70mph back in the 80s

[@melissaayala9417]

Lamont your video was really heart felt. Cleaning the headstone of the soldier was a sweet thing to do. You have a huge heart.

[@andreawheatley5528]

Lamont is very respectful to our fallen heroes ❤🇺🇸❤🇺🇸

[@carolcraig2580]

That touched me too...

[@pageadmin-rules8863]

The grave of that soldier is my cousin. It touched me too. He left a young wife and baby son. We will never forget.

[@donnamariedavidson5065]

@@pageadmin-rules8863 respect to your cousin. Respect to you.

[@jilliebeane]

Katherine Grace Gaylord - I found her obituary from July 27, 1950... "Fennville (Special) -- Katherine Grace Gaylord, 8, only child of Mr. & Mrs. John Gaylord, died Sunday morning July 23, in Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo, where she had been for two weeks. Cause of death was believed to be leukemia, which may have developed after the child had measles. She was born February 7, 1942, and attended the Fennville school. Surviving besides the parents are two grandparents, Mrs. Caroline Haan of Grand Rapids, and Wayne Leverich of Fennville.

[@lornalulich9562]

So sad. 😔

[@lindamitchell-fox1926]

jilliebeane thank you for that information

[@alextepe4309]

jilliebeane that’s sad. It’s hard to believe that this young lady had been gone for almost 70 years, but if she had lived, she could still be alive today.

[@frankpaya690]

No doubt her parents and grandparents are long gone now as well.

[@deborahisaacs5541]

Lamont, you are a blessing because you have a good and grateful heart, you are a very special human being, and l am grateful for your videos,

[@avrilbowler8755]

I have severe arthritis, am in constant pain and can barely walk. I sometimes get very low. But you are right, Lamont. This is such a beautiful world and every day is precious. Thank you for reminding me.

[@andreawheatley5528]

I have Multiple Sclerosis, my friend, and sometimes my legs and hands don't work, just know, if we wake up to see tomorrow, it is a beautiful day, because it's a day, we have not met yet ❤

[@avrilbowler8755]

@@andreawheatley5528 You are so right. Thank you for your kind words. I salute your courage and wish you many beautiful sunrises, rainbows and sweet-smelling roses. Warmest wishes. Avril. 🌄🌈💐

[@andreawheatley5528]

@@avrilbowler8755 Thank you Avril, very much!! I wish the same for you!! Find the joy in your life, and make other people happy ❤❤🌼🌼🥰🥰🧡🧡😘😘

[@CurtisAClark]

I have a small cemetery here that has a survivor of the Titanic, only to die 20ish yrs later in a car accident.

[@goodyo7792]

Such tragedies make me remember Final Destination movie. There was similar story where a lady survived 9/11 tragedy where she worked in one of the towers as a maintenance person and died few years down the line in a plane crash.

[@e.j.thomas9994]

Really? What town are you in? You got my intrest, as I'm a Titanic buff from the U.K.

[@freekoffhisleash]

My 2 closest friends that I have known since birth - one died of a rare disease 4 years ago this October. The other one - 47 years old - never smoked, never drank - one of the best human beings that I have ever known - had a massive stroke in February. He survived, but is paralyzed on his left side and they have said that the right side of his brain is completely dead. He is still in the hospital and will probably never walk again. One of the saddest things I have ever witnessed. The old adage of why bad things happen to such good people...I will never understand it.

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

The McCracken's deaths are true a tragedy for the family. The father died Feb 13 at home, the mother died Feb 15 in the hospital & then the son. (Who is listed in Mrs McCracken's obituary among the surviving family.) Such a blow in the course of a couple weeks.

[@elainepelino4925]

You really make people feel great when sometime we are down hearing explain we should be thankful every day. Thank you lamont an God Bless.

[@gillianharrison-gates7181]

It’s nice you remember to be greatful for the small things. My daughter cannot talk and it breaks my heart daily but I’m also greatful it’s not worse. Bless those who are gone

[@wendynorgren9593]

Love and respect for what you do and thank you for taking us on your journey. Blessings.

[@suelee566]

Thank you Lamont another respectful video stay as you are 🙏🙏🙏💪💪💪🇬🇧

[@wendycarson8824]

Lamont .... You're amazing ! I want to adopt you !!!❤. I have 3 sons that are amazing humans like you ... Nothing but love Mr. Dorsey !😍

[@wendycarson8824]

@Young CA ..... Awe sweetie❤. Of course ! I am the Mamabear ..🐻💙

[@wendycarson8824]

@Young CA ... San Diego ... You ?

[@wendycarson8824]

@Young CA .... Mission Valley ... Yikes .... I'm moving soon , but right now I live in Fletcher Hills

[@wendycarson8824]

@Young CA .... Tennessee or Massachusetts ... Unsure , retirement ! 😁

[@leahmarie8954]

I've been going through some depression issues lately, so thank u for reminding me to appreciate the little things and more importantly, be grateful for life.

[@vickymcconnell3444]

You're a very special person more people should subscribed to your videos it's amazing for such a young man who is so loving an caring your a old soul in a young body your videos are done with so much respect thank you so much

[@lindagriffiths5739]

Hi Lamont ! From England, love your videos,look forward to them , you are so respectful take care of yourself x

[@andrewsouthward7946]

Hi from Manchester England

[@WellStudied]

THE EGYPTIANS BELIEVED WE ARE NEVER TRULY DEAD UNTIL OUR NAME IS NO LONGER SPOKEN...

[@sunny2217]

You are blessed and we are blessed by you. Thank you💕

[@oliviasoliz5983]

So happy to see you are doing well take care thank you for sharing your video.

[@flancing142]

Lamont...Great job as always. The respect you display for those who have passed is very refreshing. The minute or two you use to explain a loss of life that possibly should not have occurred hopefully will help our younger generations to think about drinking and driving, using drugs or becoming part of a gang. Yes...useless loss of life following a poor decision. Please travel safe Lamont, and continue your excellent work.

[@andreawheatley5528]

I met your channel through Dee, and I love this channel. I have lost so many friends along this journey in life. My son is a Combat Veteran, as is a few cousins, nephew and neighbors children. They don't get much recognition, especially the fallen. I want to tell you thank you for picking up the flags, cleaning off the graves and telling their stories. I can tell you're a sensitive/ empath. It's almost as if you feel some their Spirits. You are correct about waking up each day, and being thankful and humble. It is a gift. I have lost many friends at such young ages, so I am proud to say I am 53, soon to approach my 54th birthday, because a lot of my friends and some family, didn't make it to that age, including my own father, who lost his short battle of cancer at age 42. I was 15. Life changed forever. Keep telling their stories, Xoxo's

[@jasonjordan5391]

Lamont you have a beautiful heart making sure this people are never forgotten and making people realise how precious life is, thank you.

[@gloriadorlich2878]

🐝 Lamont you are a inspiration TO ME. It's just good to know that I'm not the only one that thinks about the little stuff and how important it is to be thankful. Bless 💞🕊

[@andreawheatley5528]

He's given me the inspiration to go film my local cemetery, where many friends and neighbors lay at rest. Another cemetery that is supposed to be the most haunted, but when I went years ago, I saw family's buried all within a week of each other, like a sickness got them all. So I think I will look in to a few cemeteries around me. I've always read the stones. One ladies stone read...Are you looking for me? Great inspiration Lamont. I have MS, but love making interesting Content!!

[@nana-x9]

I too Lamont, when I arise & before I go to bed, thank & praise My Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, for life. I have almost died twice. Long medical reasons, too long for here, but I was 36 & 53 yrs. young when the incidents took place. I just celebrated my 58th b-day earlier this month. I cannot begin to express how blessed I am in spite of some physical limitations from my incidents. I have 3 loving children, 2 extra-daughters, & 6 grandchildren!! God is good. I appreciate your ministry & the videos you create. I have thanked you before & I thank-you now again. If you ever get to the Nashville, TN. area, it would be an honor to meet for a meal or cup of coffee. God’s continued blessings.

[@dahliadolores9903]

“I mean, they say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time.” - Banksy

[@ModeneGunch1]

Amen! We should always count our blessings!!

[@lanorawest4251]

Lamont, your comments about the "small things" and appreciating every day that you you wake up is what makes you and what you do special. I knew this about you the first time I randomly came across your channel. You were destined to do this.

[@spacecowgurl57]

I do the same thing Lamont. Even though my recent surgery has been frustrating I feel grateful for the pain that this too shall pass. xoxoxo

[@sonnygirl8358]

best wishes for your complete healing Marie 💛

[@spacecowgurl57]

@@sonnygirl8358 Awww, thanks. One more procedure on my right side the 19th of July and I'm hoping the nightmare is over. All I did was wake up one morning over a month ago stepped out of bed when my back went out. No sign or symptoms. Its a life changing experience. xoxoxo

[@julieshepherd5989]

I'm thankful for everything too Lamont, every day is a blessing from God, stay safe, 🙂

[@suzannagirdler6623]

Hi Lamont!! Love your videos!!

[@mohamaddarweesh4353]

Mi friend death cancer hat cancer

[@judyjohnson3157]

I love walking through cemeteries looking at old headstones. Enjoy your videos.

[@ChrisAldridge]

A great message at the end, Lamont.

[@bridgetturner1674]

Lamont you are a angel so sensetive to people feelings god bless you love always

[@davidcross701]

Thank You Lamont for showing our ancestors and dearly departed.

[@JadeStrawberry]

Thanks Lamont. Nobody should take anything for grated. You really never know as life is very unpredictable. Take care in your travels.

[@blonderosie3]

I think of those things every day, too, Lamont. 🙏🏻😔❤️ We aren’t guaranteed the next minute. Thank you for your caring videos. 😌

[@kylied932]

I like when you share your thoughts, things that we all need to hear or remind ourselves of more often 🙏

[@carolcraig2580]

Words of wisdom, Lamont. We need to remember to be thankful for every small thing as they may become big...just like every moment we live. Thank you for your videos...

[@redemptionfilms4750]

God bless you Lamont, you’re such a respectful person👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@lornalulich9562]

Great video especially ur ending. I'm going thru alot this year w my health. So grateful that my feet hit the floor every morning. I love living, I love life no matter what.

[@j.m.5620]

Love the positivity you see in the small things in life. Yes we should be grateful everyday. Thank you God. Thank you Lamont for this video.

[@kellyscott4719]

It’s sad that the ones that died years ago we will never know how they left us so thanks for showing Us there resting spot. Thanks for your work

[@synchro505]

Extremely wise words. Every day that we are alive in one piece, and able to fend for ourselves is a truly divine gift and an amazing blessing.

[@tammyjones596]

Great to hear from you again! God bless!!

[@jchenot27]

Thank you

[@candicet9224]

New subscriber from NC and so glad I found you. Thank you for bringing awareness to these forgotten souls. With life, comes death, some that could have been prevented. So many young lives cut too short. Your videos are inspiring and hopefully a wake up call to someone out there listening making bad decisions. You have a kind nature and big heart. Keep up the good work.

[@wildone1584]

It's just mind blowing, seeing dates you film, I was born 1960 now 59, my wonder years were 70s & 80s boy to man and as I look at each date I clearly remember great times, as you say we are lucky to still enjoy what we have, those poor soul dying so so young, great shame 😒 peace man 👍🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸Ray Uk.

[@septemberquest6393]

Thanks for the post...you show respect and grace when you present these videos.. God bless.... through your videos ,we acknowledge those who are gone but not forgotten... thanks.

[@angelicagomez2132]

You are exactly right about being grateful for life and being able to live life I was in a horrible wreck when I was 17 I broke my back and other things but I lived and everyday I thank God for that and that I am able to work and take care of my family love and respect to you sir for your videos and telling the stories of the dead that you know ❤

[@Lushus40]

Very Grateful Everyday ♥️♥️

[@vickiejohnson5821]

Thank you for all the kindness you share with the world. My Father always said the value of life is understood whenever you lose the one’s you love.

[@reneoslizlok7216]

So true Lamont. Thanks. I too wander cemetry sometimes when I go to my parents graves & this is the feeling I get. Be grateful for the time you have. I Praise God & thank the Lord for each beath & the time I have with those I love & the strangers I meet.

[@julysascott3384]

I really love your channel that’s for the information that you provide to us 🤘🏾

[@sylviamoreno687]

So very true what you said about being grateful every day when I wake up I thank God for giving me one more day.

[@lisazihrul588]

Really Love your Compassion for Life.Ive walked thru cemetarys & often wondered what people died of..what their stories are.You're the only person I know who does this.❤

[@Sabrinamv2]

Lamont, I really have so much respect for you 🙏 I love how you give all those people the right attention, no matter what 🍀🍀

[@Renee-ev6ku]

You never cease to amaze me about how much it shows you care about all these ppl who has passed on, and oh soo young too. Yes we are sooo lucky to still be alive and to get up in the morning. Ty, for all you do and by the Grace of God, we are all still alive to watch your videos and live chat. XOXO

[@phyllisshieldsjones1482]

When I visit a cemetery and see a young child or a baby grave I always wonder what happened to them, it makes me sad every time😢

[@rebeccamain4813]

I don’t remember how I came across your channel, however I’m truly glad I found you. Thanks for your videos Lamont! Keep them coming.

[@leonmorales7025]

You are an amazing man to appreciate the little things in life. Keep on doing and thinking those beautiful thoughts. For those who shine in his glory shows others the way back home

[@Dana548]

Another great video Lamont, thanks for sharing and bless your heart, you do such a wonderful job in remembering these people, and most were very young!!!May they all Rest In Peace!

[@patriciarich5239]

Thank you Lamont for another heartfelt video.

[@psw4763]

You are so right Lamont every day we have is one of a kind so to speak. Thank you for your videos and for caring.

[@juliabullock853]

I'm a new subscriber you go to the most beautiful cemeterys

[@scottfrench3354]

Another great job. As always Lamont

[@monicaavalos5546]

I’m grateful, every day is a blessing. Great message thank you Lamont...!

[@managingmonasmoula9811]

Every day is a blessing! It's the little things that make life meaningful. Thank you for sharing this! I really listen to you and admire your character! Peace out. 🕊🙇‍♀️

[@conniet8912]

You have a great voice. God bless!!

[@tonyeckman4822]

Those were some profound words at the end. I've been going through depression lately (financial issues) and your videos and words of inspirational humbling logic really help me. Thank you.

[@marajara1842]

Keep up the videos I'm always watching. Thank you Lamont

[@ascenciafernandez2283]

Lamont, I love all your videos. You have been to so many cemeteries. Always informative, and respectful towards the departed. Thanks Lamont. Be safe in your travels. 👍💯☀️

[@blondeelockzz]

Blessed to be healthy and still on this earth 💖

[@txlouise]

Hi Lamont 🤗 This is the channel of yours that really showcases your inner light ✨ So glad I found you a few months ago just surfing through you tube .I think you are going to continue to see Lamont at large grow and grow 👍

[@lornalulich9562]

Me too, just stumbled upon this channel. Love it & subscribed.

[@jjholl00]

That was a very important message you left us... "BE THANKFUL" how true that is. Appreciate all of the big and small blessings (or things) you have received in life. Don't fret over things you don't have! Life is so short and you don't know how or when it's going to end for you.

[@maggieoakley9020]

You are a very compassionate man thank you ❤️🙏

[@phillipmonaghan5071]

I really appreciate your message at the end of your video about being grateful for still being alive and abled bodied, I think visiting cemetery is a great way of putting things into perspective Many thanks for sharing Phillip in England

[@kimfranks949]

I love all your videos especially the ones where you are able to get information about who they were and how they died. You really put a lot of work into your videos and it shows!

[@ModeneGunch1]

Thank you for reminding us all to be thankful. I have recently started to notice what I've been taking for granted, and thanking God for it. Someone else may be wishing that they have what I already have!! Good job!

[@ModeneGunch1]

PS Just curious, why are you "at large"?

[@kimberrocks1]

Very wise words Lamont. Love your channel!

[@robinlaniertomlinson5373]

Love you Lamont! Awesome message. Keep doing what your doing. 💖

[@cynthiaelizabeth7018]

Excellent video! I like to imagine how all these people were in life or the circumstances in wich they died. Greetings from Tijuana, Mexico!

[@robinbrl]

Cynthia, that is it. A cemetery can be a morbid place to be, but there are so many stories that they hold.

[@motorcityjudy]

Thank you! You've got me looking up where these towns are, now I know where Fennville is.

[@mynameisvna]

Thank you for another great video. Loved the message at the end. Take care and be safe!

[@sharonhutchins5784]

I went to high school here. Wow. Fennville. I haven’t been there in years. I graduated in ‘78. I am friends with Chris Smith’s mother. We graduated the same year. She and her husband are in the ministry. Wonderful people. They found out about his death on Christmas Day that year. I played many times at Memorial Day with the high school band. Many good memories.

[@patslagter7844]

Thank you for all you do

[@billysmith5721]

my dad passed at 64. i am 67 now. i remember when i was 64, on dad's birthday. i outlived dad by 1 day. sad day

[@crystalriffle3213]

So sad.. so many lives cut way too short. Thanks for your work with your heartfelt vids.. Much respect to you!

[@victoriadevereaux8450]

Lamont you are so right, I'm so grateful to be able to do all the things that I want and need to do. Stay safe Lamont!

[@ebonyperkins4129]

Thank you for posting. Please be safe.

[@pattidejonge8146]

Our home town. We know so many of these folks. My husbands grandparents are buried here. As is Wes Leonard, his parents now run the the Wes Leonard Heart team, providing defibulaters to schools. Shaun went to school with my brother. Carl was one of my husbands best friends. Pained were a well known family in our area. Thank you Lamont for visiting Fennville. Prayers for your safety! Take care. ♥️🙏

[@georgiannakalwat5416]

Thank you for talking about and reminding us about the things that really matter. God bless and keep you! Thank you for cleaning the final resting place of the Veteran , !

[@lynnmaynard8510]

Thank you for your videos. You have a loving greatful heart and your truly a beautiful person. Cleaning the soldiers grave was an amazing act of kindness! Stay safe my friend❤

[@robertvalincius6228]

Could not agree with you more, just love your channel.

[@stevenguegens7047]

G'day Mr Lamont from Australia what you are doing is magnificent I see you as a voice for the people who are know longer with us

[@eliskagray1546]

Lamont love your video. Keep them coming. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kaylaloveslilpeepforever6825]

Thanks Lamont 😊

[@silc.1002]

My hero 🦸‍♂️ thank you for the work you do in our behalf in humble and respectful way

[@starebearMandy]

Love what your doing keep up the fabulous work 💕 take care x

[@phoenixjnyc]

Lamont, you are so amazing. Love your videos. Keep being awesome