Faces in death--highland cemetery--Durant,Oklahoma

I go to the highland cemetery located a mile and a half off of main st in durant oklahoma

[@barbarajackson6169]

My grandfather is 100 yrs old. Still lives on his own (since my g-ma passed) with some help from my mom and aunts. Tends to his garden, drinks a beer with lunch everyday, WW2 vet. He’s my hero! ❤️

[@haumea420]

🥰❤

[@donl.l.15]

Enjoy it man. Lost both my WW2 vet grand dads, one 25yrs ago the other 17. Miss them so Damn much. God bless your grandfather.

[@ericahamilton4943]

That’s a blessing amen

[@kasun1752]

You are lucky 🍀 please enjoy him while he is here ... 💕

[@maryjaneblues4012]

So awesome GOD Bless him! 🇺🇸

[@sweettina2]

My Nana helped raise me, I never imagined life without her. But, the last time I saw her something was different. I held her hands as we spoke of my having graduated nursing school, dealing with deaths and so on. I asked her if she feared dying; she told me that by the time you reach her age you have more loved ones on the other side, than here. She said while she didn't want to leave her children, family here, she was ready to see the ones she's missed for so long. It wasn't long before she stepped into eternity for that family reunion. I sure miss her.

[@haumea420]

❤🥰🙌🏾

[@sweettina2]

@My Medicare University MMU 💝

[@sweettina2]

@@haumea420 💝

[@DefiantAngel87]

So touching. I'm sorry for your loss.

[@dustyilic2588]

Has anyone ever noticed on Lamont’s videos how many birds are tweeting in the back ground of every cemetery he visits I believe they are little spirits flying around

[@karispeers7893]

Bethany was one of my good friends. A lot of other friends are buried here as well. This is my hometown cemetary and my mother is also buried here. Thank you for coming down to my hometown.

[@gigiweakley5198]

Just went and visited my infant son's grave two days ago haven't been there in 8 years. ..because I don't live in that area anymore but it brought back alot of heartbreaking memories..he was a identical twin only lived a few hours after birth. .his name was Dakota Luke..I look at his identical twin brother Damien who is almost 19 and I see both of them

[@debpetrella9]

So sorry .

[@sonjakrishnan373]

I lost my daughters twin then my husband died in a car crash when she was 17 months old I’m very sorry for your loss

[@gigiweakley5198]

@@debpetrella9 thank you

[@gigiweakley5198]

@@sonjakrishnan373 I'm so sorry for your loss I know that was very painful...

[@sonjakrishnan373]

Gigi Weakley you are very kind thanks

[@margaretmikell9952]

My great grandmother lived to 104, she had 9 children and out lived all of them but 2. When the last one died she fell and broke her hip. 1868--1972

[@eringemini7091]

Aloha Lamont! My Grandad lived to be 101! He "adopted" me when I was 10, and he was 80! 1892-1992, (almost 1993), we just say 101! He was just short a few days! Boy, did he have stories to tell! R I.P. G-Dad!

[@mrs.elitenugz8491]

Aiden died on his 1st birthday, so heartbreaking 💔

[@annmariemcleod6670]

Bridget Alleen Mealor age 14 died at home of a Brain tumor. ( information found on Facebook from her mother Melody Vaughn Mealor)

[@lindawoods8326]

Poor bethany i gope shes at peace now, i hate bullies!!!☘🐾

[@pablotown77]

My father was 98 yrs old when he died. Thank goodness he had me late in life because I was his only surviving family at the time of his death. All close friends were gone as well and that was even harder because he had a very good memory and remembered all of them. I don’t want to live that long.

[@robertaarthur130]

Thank you Lamont. You remind us that life is precious ❤️

[@timhigham4470]

life is so precious. Treat others as you would want to be treated. Don't take people or life for granted.

[@jonathanharootunian297]

So very true!

[@tawannatelsee3857]

Exactly. This is so true

[@Robert127]

So true

[@debradavis9589]

You are absolutely right

[@franksmith2129]

Word

[@ToddEWalnuts]

I really enjoy these videos, and I look forward to them daily. The story about young Bethany Ritenour was a sad story, and affected me a little more than usual. She seemed like such a strong young lady, but it goes to show you that even the toughest person has a weak point, and in her case it caused a sad and early end. Kids are very cruel, and most of it is just ignorance of peer pressure and unknowingly causing mental anguish. That story made me feel like crying, to be honest. I hope I wasn’t cruel to people when I was younger. Maybe people remember the things I’ve long forgotten.

[@ohmeowzer1]

Todd E Walnuts I agree so much and she broke my heart

[@gingerbee6719]

Todd Where did u find the story? I couldn't find anything about her.

[@brendarawlins9417]

I hope the boys do not get one decent night's sleep

[@brendarawlins9417]

I notice many tombstones in America are absolutely beautiful works of art. The granite is so shiny and the printing is so careful.

[@ToddEWalnuts]

3:01 Ulysses S Grant was President when Mike Smith was born. And the very first MLB baseball game was played that year. He was born 6 years after the Civil War, and died one year after the Vietnam war. That is mind blowing. 😲

[@karolinesmail489]

It is ! Imagine what he saw! But I have to agree it's a long long life! To hard at end just to exist

[@williampercival7662]

Its a blessing to live that long. W Percival New Zealand Gardenia Band 🇳🇿 Kia Orana

[@carolinebilliot2298]

I know what Bethany went through. I’m a survivor of bullying. I was bullied by peers from 4th grade to freshman year of high school. RIP, Bethany

[@Charlotte66666]

Beautifully presented as ever, the babies and children hit the hardest for me. Stay safe ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

[@k.m.7428]

My grandfather is 100 and still lives in his own home. He is healthy and well and has a lot of life left in him. His sister, who shared his birthday but 10 years older, passed last year at 109. She lived in her own home until she was 108. She gave up competitive ballroom dancing in her early 90's because there was too much travelling involved. Lol. My grandfather said the same thing, Lamont. Living to be as old isn't always so great because you outlive everyone. He keeps himself busy and active. It seems to help. Stay well.

[@wendymudkins668]

I love how you are so respectful when telling these stories stay safe Lamont and keep the videos coming

[@gloriadorlich2878]

The Baby's always get to me it always makes me sad. I myself lost our infant baby boy. 💙 Lamont I Love What You Do..Thank You.!!!. 🤗 Bless 🕊

[@patbowman6723]

Sorry for your loss Gloria

[@CaliAmei]

My condolences

[@gloriadorlich2878]

@@patbowman6723 Thank You.💕

[@gloriadorlich2878]

@@CaliAmei Thank You 💕

[@mrs.elitenugz8491]

Gloria Dorlich. I'm so very sorry for your loss 🙏 Sending you much love and light ✨

[@marybeazley7741]

Hi Lamont you warm my heart when i hear the stories of the ones who have past...I hope when i leave this world, some will come by and show my grave.....love your friend...Mary...in Canada

[@brianladyman6426]

My grandma lived to 109 she was full of wisdom. Like is a gift from God be thankful for His mercy and grace.

[@alextepe4309]

It always saddens me when someone is harassed so badly that they feel that they have no way out other than to take their own life. I know that when someone is intent on committing suicide, there’s little one can do to stop them. However, it’s normal to say to yourself, “if only I had done something.”

[@J_e_s_s]

I've been that kid, and it taught me to be kind to everyone. It also made me quick to get in the middle of any potential bullying that I see. I don't even think; it just triggers my fight or flight response, and I always choose to fight in those situations. I still have a hard time standing up for myself though.

[@stevesutherland6232]

Lamont....so true what you said about how long life can be both a blessing and curse. Thank you for these comforting tribute vlogs.

[@psw4763]

I find all your trips very interesting and you do such a great job explaining. Some of the names are also very unique

[@kelltic100]

I am so sick and tired of hearing about young people being bullied for whatever reason. Precious lives gone in an instant because of these bullies. It begins at home, if parents don't teach their kids how to treat others, the cycle continues. Frankly if a law passes (anti-bullying) I think these perpetrators need to be held accountable. And I don't want to hear, "oh but they are just kids", yeah right, these kids KNOW better, they are NOT ignorant. Also the schools and the parents need to be held accountable for allowing this to happen. For these bullies, one day they will learn that blowing out someone's candle (their confidence, self esteem, etc) will NEVER make theirs shine any brighter.

[@onacorona2323]

Lamont you and I have a love for cemeteries , I don't believe people would buy such beautiful headstone's if they didn't want other's to enjoy them. Some of the messages left behind are food for thought....🤗

[@lorrieandrews8307]

Welcome to Oklahoma! There are a lot of awesome cemeteries here. Arlington Memory Gardens in Midwest City is an awesome one to go to. I have family out there.

[@candysmith8724]

I guess you left Texas...maybe in another state visit you can get to Katy Magnolia Cemetery in the future. Thank you - God Bless! Mike Smith saw firemen on horse-drawn wagons and the building of The World Trade Center - not put that into perspective. This man got to see America blossom into a modern nation. 105 years...wow!

[@sharonrussell4246]

I lived in Durand a few years back and worked at the hospital there as a nurse.I went by that cemetery quite frequently and have a good friend buried there.Thank you for the memories and the reminder of my friend.

[@byronutterback852]

Thank you Lamont, for telling the story of common folk!

[@ralphhicks6509]

In regards to the person who lived to 100. I've always said you know you're getting old when you know more dead people than live people pretty soon you're old and surrounded by strangers. May God's guardian Angels make your path safe and easy my brother Me and my daughter pray for your safety on your journeys it's like God put you out there to be our conscious to think about life and appreciate it more. Shalom Bugatti. We and your fans love you.

[@kimdouglas8598]

You have such a big heart to do this daily! Thank you❤❤🙏🙏

[@jansfield5314]

Well done Lamont, I don' t blame you not putting up with people' s attitudes to you! I admire you! Good luck with what you are about to do, hope you have a great time! Take care as always!

[@coppercassiecampbell6077]

So many ...never got a start on life. God must have loved them tremendously to call them home so young. God must have spared them some unknown suffering. Bless you Mr Lamont for your time in remembering them all.

[@Crowns_Gowns]

I wanna know how all these people passed!!!! Im always curious when it's people 30 and younger for sure. So so sad.

[@kasun1752]

Girl me too! I’m here googling every name 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@N75911_]

You can find some of the obituaries. The top 3 causes of death for people between 15 and 35 are Accidents, Suicide and Homicide.

[@Peter-fm2vx]

Me too!

[@rebekahbridges-tervydis5054]

This one had some many unusual headstone. And, way too many young children. Odd being a bullied child. Been there done that.

[@deona267]

I love here the stories of those that have passed.

[@charlespoindexter4193]

Thank you for all you do to bring respect and recognition to those who are now Resting In Peace.

[@rachelsill79]

I was working on my family tree and ran across an ancestor who was born in 1899 and died in 2002. I thought it was amazing that he lived in three separate centuries. Imagine the things he saw

[@terrylucas5217]

Thank you for coming to out cemetery!!saw a lot of friends that really miss!!!

[@rowdeo8968]

My mother is 100 years old and it does not work that way. She loves being alive and is sharp as a tack. The key is moving along with the time and technology. The sad part, so many loses of friends but my mother makes new friends. She is a great example that I hope to follow. Everyone visits her and loves her.

[@missrita1826]

Amazing day that you had while viewing beautiful graves. Thank you Lamont so much.

[@donnasnyder6206]

When you see a ribbon on a headstone or bumper sticker it indicates that they died from cancer.

[@maltesegirl58]

That was sad about the 17 yr. Old girl Beth ritenour. I know all too well about bullying. You have to be really strong to get thru it and I did by the grace of God.My life turned out pretty well.

[@ursulakawalec3606]

I enjoy these videos because they tell us about the people who have passed,who they were and about history itself. God bless them

[@marysanders4876]

Lamont you are doing such a Fantastic job!! Do not change a thing because it is just PERFECT💕💕💕

[@elainepelino4925]

Ths Thank you again for a real sincere video . God Bless

[@zurigonzalez6720]

Yayyyy you came to Oklahoma!! Keep up the great work on your videos!!

[@SolSkinn]

Poor bethany though. I totally get how she felt. But im a champion of the underdog, man. I feel like I have to be that person who cheers them on and pull them up.

[@janetsabers4965]

Thank you I am a new subscriber and I enjoy listening to the Stories Behind These Graves you've done a great job I am from Redondo Beach California if you get to Redondo on your travels Pacific Crest Cemetery is one to visit thanks

[@addylynch8728]

poignant and beautiful reportage. Thanks as always, Lamont. X

[@monaramsey2752]

You are a amazing person for being the personal touch to all of your videos,

[@managingmonasmoula9811]

Like to watch your videos and hear how you explain things. Thank you for another respectful and interesting video! Safe travels Lamont! 🌞📽📹📸📲😁

[@loriw.9166]

That is such a beautiful place. Thanks BB.

[@Furs_Feathers77]

I gasp everytime you read one off that says 1977! I am still young, my heart goes out to all of their families! I myself know loss because I have lost many. I am named after my Uncle who died in car accident when he was 23. So, plz don't Drink & Drive!

[@ohmeowzer1]

Stephanie L Joehlin i am sorry for your loss

[@lorraine9242]

Peace to you Bethany. I'm sorry people treated you with such cruelty. If anyone right now is reading this who thinks they are garbage because someone said so. Well, you are not garbage. And it's the kinder, sweeter people who takes the nastier words truly to heart. Anyone who tells you that you are garbage is not worth listening to. Delete your social media accounts and hang out with family or friends.

[@valerietodd2797]

I feel for Bethany. I never want to go back to the small town I lived in. And its amazing how when people get older, they forget how they were in high school. But the people you bullied, we never forget.

[@gregwesley8998]

Hi lamont its great to see u again. U did a wonderful job with this video. Welcome to oklahoma

[@shanaemerine9074]

I love how you keep it real!! If your ever in Ohio, I think you would be interested in the Rittman national cemetery for the military veterans!!!💞💕💞💕 safe travels

[@msdillpickle3956]

Beverly Taylor lost her life to the H1N1 virus (the flu). I hope that the people who felt the need to destroy young Bethany carry the burden that their words put this poor girl in her grave.

[@johnnyv1938]

Children when in middle school (when the teasing started) are just like her and trying to find their way in life. There is no excuse for it come HS

[@billyk...]

My brother died from H1N1, Swing Flu....I miss him so much...

[@msdillpickle3956]

@@billyk... I am so sorry! May he RIP!! Your grief never ends.

[@billyk...]

@@msdillpickle3956 Your right...It's been almost 10 years.

[@lorraine9242]

I am so sorry about the death of Beverly. May God grant you peace.

[@caroldubose3686]

Lamont at Large I've never been disappointed in you up in till now. It was that person choice to live to be 100 it was God's choose. When you end each video " Live but not Iive but by the grace of God I'm still alive"it's thanking God for each day that "YOU" Are still slive. One of my daughter in laws grandmother lived to be 100. She stayed in her home until her middle 90s and went to a nursing home. She was very blessed to see things and share awesome history with the family of several generations after her. The family never thought her living to be 100 was "EVER" a curse. 😮 Young people are dying before their parents, grandparents ...is that a curse too because they'll never get to see what is and could be next to be...😢

[@kittyrichardson68]

Thank you for sharing and for all the research you must do for your video’s.

[@draxiemariecoleman3725]

Wow! Lamont was Mike Smith the oldest of all the gravesites that you have check, or have u had older? HE was 105 years old. Thanks for awesome video again!💜

[@41BeachComber]

Looks like a very nice resting place. Well cared for and taken care off. I like how many of the headstones have the photo of the loved one on them. Very nice. The comment about the person over 100 yrs old and out living his family, friends, etc is used in movie The Green Mile. Tom Hanks character is touched by God thur another character and he out lives his wife, his children, his friends, and even the lady person in old home. It's a curse he thinks in the movie. Anyway thanks for another great video. You tell there stories so they can be remembered.

[@ginagina9720]

Gosh 105 years of age! Thank you 🙏 for your video Lamont

[@prometheuspredator7971]

Hey, Lamont, My gosh, I can't believe you were in Durant. I lived in Durant and graduated from Southeastern Oklahoma State University. I hope you dropped by there to see the beautiful campus. It is really pretty.

[@raynonabohrer5624]

Beautiful video! God bless you Sir. really a good video.

[@jessicacoley8745]

Welcome to Oklahoma, Choctaw Nation, I am only 1 1/2 to 2 hours away from Durant.

[@autobug2]

Boy, Mike Smith sure had a long life--105! Imagine all he saw in his lifetime! Both world wars, plus Korea & Vietnam; cities built from dirt; the invention of the automobile & telephone; so many Presidents; etc. RIP, sir.

[@Marsha0364]

I'm very blessed my mother is 96 and just went into the nursing home 1 year ago due to some medical problems but we get her out bring her home often ( well before all this ) and she just learned to FaceTime us, she said she is just damned bored now, lol she looks and acts like she is 70,plus my aunt just turned 103 and was home until a fall 2 years ago and is now in a nursing home but doing ok! We actually had a big party for her 100th birthday and she was doing real good!

[@outspokengirl]

I just came across your videos, and I was hoping you would hit up a place I know! My mom went to high school in Durant, and my grandparents lived there for several years. You're only about an hour away from me in Hugo, OK. We have Mount Olivet Cemetery with a section dedicated to the circus performers who spent many of their winters here. It's a beautiful place that I always find myself wanting to go take a walk in, although I've been there a hundred times.

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

My great grandad was a hardcore OLD cowboy from Lexington Texas. Died at 106, was still riding in his 90. His everyday hat, his Stetson, looked as old as he was. You never ever mess with a cowboys hat, 😁👍

[@victoriaallen7329]

Another great video!

[@andrewsteven9567]

saw several I knew even some family, like Bethany. Thank you for this

[@yvonnebarash9373]

That teddy bear tombstone of the 8 day old baby was so sad.

[@lynfordfoster9918]

Continue the good work my friend god be with you alway.

[@debramurphy4295]

My great grandfather lived to be 101. He was a blessing to use

[@shannonmorrison7455]

Omgosh I love this video thank you sweetie

[@MysticalMe131]

Awesome video Lamont.

[@rhondalmao7974]

While in okla you should look into visiting Tucker cemetery in Duncan okla . It’s supposedly haunted. Look it up online it’s pretty interesting and old.

[@annhollowell5352]

You have such beautiful headstones in America.

[@sharonfleming5974]

Lovely video well done xx

[@patricialenaburg6553]

I agree with you Lamont, I don' think I want to live that long. I am already getting up in age, and have seen so many people die my at my age. Things change , you think of things that used to be, I don, like change.

[@newimprovedallday3240]

Watching these videos shows me how lucky I am to be alive 🙏 R.I.P to all the dead

[@sherj63w46]

Have a safe weekend.....thank you😇😇😇😇

[@teresaclift272]

Sad and beautiful at the same time ❤️

[@lenoramoreno1189]

What a beautiful cemetery

[@melissagahn1588]

Cemeteries are such beautiful peaceful places. Nice environment to spend eternity.

[@zoeadair2829]

In the first few moments, you captured terry gayle, Leslie and Roger. Roger was my dad, Terry gayle was his sister, and Leslie was my cousin.

[@natas3.14]

Yeah, I saw that too. I forgot that your last name had changed

[@intotheabyssoftheunknown4479]

There where many more impressive memorials here. That US & USMC Flag pole presentation? Personally, that one blew me away! I've never seen one mounted with such respect & Valor for their beloved one. Some cemeteries don't allow for certain types of additional touch or elaborate decor, which requires seasonal up keep or routine maintenance? I know there are many devoted relatives & family whom change & decorate with seasonal or holiday motiffs. B.B. shows the remembered, the forgotten, the youngest & unfortunate, or the oldest. Even the some of these famous people you introduce are soon forgotten? Theres also many cemetaries w/rarely known back history w/ bizzare stories with its own unique oddity! Remember when you visited the one with that UFO crash site? Right on the cemetery grounds? But these young & tragic ones are the toughest for me! There are so many beautiful people that walked this earth and have come, lived & were gone long before they could start & finish as they had currently planned? An unfortunate abundance of motorcycles & motor vehicle accidents causing many losses. I think it's a fuckn lot load! Or is that just me? I'll compare my birthday to theirs, I realize how much shorter life really is here! Does anyone else do that? But, I'm still here, but I'm not. Great segment in another location in Texas!

[@rhiannonrede]

Nice Cemetary

[@lorifeltzer5989]

What a nice video thank you

[@8359563]

Hey Lamont keep your videos coming.

[@karolinesmail489]

Imagine what Mike saw! Amazing! RIP

[@joshuabrooks4907]

I had a great great grandfather that was out plowing a Pennsylvania field at 103 years old. He got hit in the spleen by a field rock, and died of a ruptured spleen a few hours later.

[@donnaveirs8930]

Wow, I graduated H.S. from this town. Blast from the past, for sure.

[@spacecowgurl57]

Young man your sure beating a path. I'm outside Houston on the southeast. Do me a favor each time you visit these resting places please...take a little flower, some kind of gift. Its old wives tales but your supposed to honor your physical presence to them. Even a dandelion..k? Drive safe and Thank you. xoxoxo

[@karolinesmail489]

Agree my mom ngrandma said the same!

[@shannonmorrison7455]

You are awesome

[@tanyas7511]

So many young people! 😢

[@connietaylor7330]

Thank you