Texas State Cemetery overloaded with historical graves

[@frankmarullo228]

Jeff, my dad met Connally in 1964 when we lived in New York.. My dad was a big shot in construction and was in charge of about 15 or so buildings at the new york world's fair. That included the Texas pavilion, I was just10 years old when dad got home from work he was excited to tell us all about his meeting. ....at 10 I couldn't figure out why dad was so excited, he said he had to shake his hand left handed cause of the sling or what ever was on connally's arm. The gov't.liked what the building looked like, asked my dad what can he do for him dad asked him to send 3 cowboy hats to us in long Island when he got back to Texas ,, about one month later 3 hats came to our house in a big box. One for me, dad and my brother. Well dad is long gone brother couldn't care less. So I have the hats now.. PS.. The hats to my dad at the time were like the leg lamp in a Christmas story to him... Couldn't figure out why. But now at 68 I will die with those hats in my possession... Thank you Frank from montana... HOPE YOU READ THIS..

[@silviaflorez-ramey6350]

Frank, that is so awesome! Yes with age comes wisdom! I get a lot of things I didn’t understand when my parents were still around, I hope they look down on me now and understand 🥴!

[@frankmarullo228]

@@silviaflorez-ramey6350 wow , it took me about 15 minutes to realize what I wrote , it was over a year ago ! Thank you for your response. FRANK FROM MONTANA......

[@frankmarullo228]

@@silviaflorez-ramey6350 Silvia I forgot to ask you if you were subscribed to Jeff's channel he is AWESOME at what he does...

[@jackbest6677]

Thanks Jeff. We really appreciate your free tours. Very informative and you keep it interesting. History Hunters is Tops.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you like them! Happy new year Jack!

[@briangleason5597]

Thank you again. I am from Texas. This is beautiful. Safe Travels to you both. Thank you for taking the time to make these video's.

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure! Thanks, Brian!

[@161papa]

Nice video. Looking forward to part 2.

[@HollywoodGraham]

One of the nicest memorial parks I have seen. Thanks for including my name for contributing to History Hunters, I hope others will do the same.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks again!

[@pooroldroy1756]

Coach Tom Landry is actually interred at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery (also known as Sparkman Hillcrest Cemetery) in Dallas, Texas. He has a unique grave marker, one of the most visited grave sites at this cemetery. Every visit I observe a hat as he worn on top of his marker. The marker and grave site at the Texas State Cemetery is a cenotaph, a well deserved honor.

[@jbenziggy]

Well that is so disappointing to learn. I am despising cenotaphs. They are fake graves, in my opinion. I don’t understand that whole concept.

[@Dlanddrum]

Yes, I saw that too. So I wonder what percentage of these people are actually buried at the State Cemetery Vs just a memorial marker? Why would they do that?

[@jbenziggy]

@@Dlanddrum I found at least four more cenotaphs in that cemetery which I “caught” before saying they were graves. They will be included in part 2.

[@Dlanddrum]

@@jbenziggy That is disappointing if someone visits thinking that person is buried there. I did not know that was a thing until I saw Tom Landry in the video then I went Whaaaaaat!!

[@sabrinas3674]

I was confused when I watched this too because we just visited his grave in Dallas!

[@davesargenti9876]

Merry Christmas Sara and Jeff !!! Having X-mass dinner watching the video!!

[@lupitaolson7837]

Love cemeteries for history. Thank you for taking us to this one.

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure! Thank you!

[@2003garyb]

Ann Richards quote from that presidential convention was, "Poor George! He can't help it. He was born with a silver foot in his mouth." (Referring to George HW Bush)

[@banjonichols3063]

Merry Christmas, from Lodi, California. Thank you for the video.

[@pippadot679]

Love your work and channel. Thank you so much. Many wishes for a great new year!

[@johnygarcia7636]

Merry Christmas my friend 👍 great video...

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you, Johny! Merry Christmas and God bless you in 2023!

[@marceyvogt2007]

Very interesting place. Thank you.☮️💖🎶

[@schmatta4767]

Very interesting, informative. Looking forward to part two. Thanks, Jeff & Sarah. Happy New Year.

[@texas060]

Oh my Word so many important People Buried in That Cemetery . I'm going to have to take a trip down that waycool video with us. Happy New Year to You and Yours.

[@paulwatson1507]

Merry Christmas Jeff and Sarah! 😎

[@dianeargabright1352]

I have visited the cemetery many times. Thank you for the tour. I worked at the state capital, and met many legislators, and governors. I loved Ann Richards' dry wit. Many times I heard Barbara Jordans' deep voice echo across the Texas Senate gallery..

[@don-e4838]

Thank you for sharing this!

[@jbenziggy]

Of course! Thanks for watching!

[@سعدالسعيد-ه2ح]

Thanks for your videos, they 're very amusing . I pass a beautiful time with your figures and their stories, there are many lessons can be useful for the living !

[@piomio2307]

Thanks for the great videos you make. I always look forward to a knew one ;0)

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for watching!

[@dano8203]

Thanks for posting on Christmas! Merry Christmas to you and Sarah!

[@lyndaknowles8265]

Love watching you. Love history.

[@terryeustice5399]

A lot of Historical figures buried in that cemetery. Thank you Jeff for sharing! Happy Holidays!

[@jbenziggy]

Happy holidays! We appreciate every time you watch and comment! Blessings to you in the new year!

[@lorraineweeks4083]

VERY informative! Thank you for the tour!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@privatepilot4064]

Looking forward to Part 2! Awesome video! I have a lot of roots in Texas!

[@jbenziggy]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@benniebarrow348]

Welcome to Texas Jeff & Sarah……..as usual, great video !

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks 👍

[@novavirginia5370]

Another great interesting video. IMHO the best source of little known American history.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you think so! Thank you!

[@brendashaw2035]

Merry Christmas and thank you for a Texas cemetery, since I'm from Texas

[@jbenziggy]

Merry Christmas Brenda! May God bless you always.

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed this one, HAPPY Holidays, Jeff, Sarah

[@jbenziggy]

Happy holidays! Thank you!

[@davidclark9150]

Merry Christmas Jeff and Sarah. I'm so glad you posted a video today, what a nice Christmas present for us. See you next year.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you! We may post part 2 in the next day or two! Merry Christmas!

[@dannasilva9079]

That has to be one of the most impressive cemeteries I've seen outside of Arlington National Cemetary. Well done Jeff!

[@talesfromanoldmanpatoneal6372]

Oh my goodness what a wonderful video! Late in the evening on Christmas Day, find this video, what a great treat. Merry Christmas Jeff. Man that is one neat cemetery. Jerry Jeff Walker I understand he spent a lot of time in Key West Florida with Jimmy Buffett. Chris Kyle..... Indeed a patriot. I remember viewing his funeral at Texas stadium. I was in Iraq some of the time Mr. Kyle was there (I wasn't in the military) the bad guys had placed a "bounty"on his head but they never collected. As you said the streets of America can be more dangerous than a war zone..... What a shame. Anyway thanks for sharing the video (so many amazing people do more videos from the cemetery) and taking us on the adventure.

[@JayDouglas01]

Another great cemetery tour - thanks, Jeff!

[@jbenziggy]

My pleasure!! Thank you for watching!

[@janisoconnor6881]

Good job. Love the Tom Landry marker.

[@disco07]

Very famous people of Texas, thanks!

[@jbenziggy]

Yes they are!

[@edwardaustin740]

Thanks again, Jeff.

[@409rommel]

Good one buddy! Really like the graveyard episodes. Merry Christmas and HNY.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you, Dave! Merry Christmas and here’s to a great new year!

[@peachespavalko1980]

*Thank you* for the tour! Great job! 🤠 Beautiful in every way, including the amazing headstones. Glad to have seen it since I probably will not be able to venture back to Austin in my lifetime.

[@elainegottwald2878]

Great video thanks for posting

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it, Elaine! Merry Christmas to you and yours!

[@jimmyjames6267]

Good way to end Christmas day, with Jeff and Sarah 🎄

[@artcoleman3503]

Merry Christmas too you both. Thank you once more for our history lesson.

[@andreadeamon6419]

Amazing cemetary. Thank you for taking us along.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it, Andrea!

[@joseleswopes1400]

Those country songs were awesome 😎 my husband used to sing the second one all the time when it came out 💕

[@PhilipMurphy8Extra]

Enjoyed this one, I hope you have a good 2023 for your KZbin channel.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks, you too!

[@ricklambert6234]

This is a great (historically) cemetery.I highly suggest a visit.

[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

Merry Christmas Jeff & Sarah! 🎄✨ Thnx for all the fantastic HH vids this year! Looking forward to next year!

[@debsmith1956]

Great job I am really enjoying these videos. My sister lives in San Antonio TX so I am happy to learn more as bou to Texas....

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you like them! Texas is filled with history!

[@breeze1472]

Those graves and stones are very well kept ,very impressive i must say

[@jbenziggy]

It’s a very well kept cemetery!

[@tp5776]

Been in Texas since 1980, and worked all over the state, unfortunately have never been to this cemetery. This video has certainly stirred me to visit.

[@sallyethridge1393]

Hope you are staying warm and safe.

[@nodonut3668]

Another amazing video! Thank you and Merry Christmas.

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you too! Merry Christmas!

[@jamestakacs]

Thank you for your programming.

[@jbenziggy]

You are welcome! Thank you!

[@g.o.b.2558]

NM🇺🇲 Stay blessed and Merry Christmas everyone!

[@gailwarnock2764]

This so interesting really enjoying learning about all of this people thank you .

[@jbenziggy]

Our pleasure! Thanks Gail!

[@nancycalhoun3702]

There should be a memorial for Audie Murphy in Texas too.

[@jackdelay6558]

I love cemeteries. They are full of so many stories and history. Thanks for finding this gem.

[@anthonywarthold]

Awesome video guys and Merry Christmas 🎄 Also love the squirrels at 1:37 😊

[@jbenziggy]

I was hoping somebody noticed them brave little buggers! Lol thank you for your kind comment!

[@kimberleyblair3392]

What a treat my friend! Thank you and Holiday blessings to you and your family.

[@marydavis57]

Merry Christmas, Jeff and Sarah. This was so interesting. We're looking forward to part 2.

[@maggiemaysmall5710]

Jerry Jeff Walker I still have an album, one of my favorites. LA Freeway. So sorry to hear that he passed when it happened.

[@kimberlyangelo4240]

Enjoyed the video Jeff. You have a way of making it so interesting. My partner as well as myself wonder where Sarah is? Merry Christmas.and Happy New Year. You make a great 💑 couple

[@donnawoepke8861]

Thank you. Merry Christmas.

[@jbenziggy]

Same to you! Thanks!

[@tessmccue9859]

Love your Scholarly work!! Tess in Kansas City

[@jbenziggy]

Thank you very much, Tess!

[@robertcassey4014]

JJW song’s were a lot of the background music to my life growing up in Phoenix back in the 70’s.

[@bradkay9538]

Great video, thanks Jeff

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it, Brad! Merry Christmas!

[@bradkay9538]

Merry Christmas, to you and yours!

[@Goldmanadventures]

I love watching

[@jbenziggy]

Great! Thanks so much!

[@randybourdon2791]

Thanks for posting, really enjoyed your video. I subscribed to your channel.

[@jbenziggy]

Awesome, thank you! Glad you liked it! Are you from Texas?

[@randybourdon2791]

@@jbenziggy No, I’m from Ontario Canada.

[@jackdelay6558]

I’m watching part 2 right now.

[@pepejuan2924]

Great job Jeff , no politics just history and enjoyable to watch, thanks for posting 👍

[@danapretzer1895]

Thanks for another excellent History Lesson and tour . Also thanks for all the great content in 2022 and Im looking forward to more in 2023. All the best to you and your family!! Merry Christmas.

[@donnarupert4926]

It is such a lovely cemetery, a fitting tribute to the people of the Great State of Texas.

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks for watching, Donna? Are you from Texas?

[@donnarupert4926]

@@jbenziggy No, born and raised in Connecticut. I’m currently living in Arizona 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@redmccoy8633]

Thanx. Now I'm gonna watch #2.

[@jbenziggy]

Hope you enjoy!

[@UsualmikeTelevision]

Fantastic episode! Always appreciate a history lesson from the graves of those who are no longer with us! Can't wait for part II

[@carlosherrera-nu9ct]

thanks for sharing guys... HAPPY HOLIDAYS

[@jbenziggy]

Same to you! Thanks, Carlos!

[@richardriddle7580]

Just a small point concerning Jerry Jeff Walker (birth name Ronald Clyde Crosby) and the song "Up Against the Wall, Redneck Mother". Your statement that it was "his" might lead folks to believe he wrote it when it was actually written by Ray Wylie Hubbard. Jerry Jeff surely is the one who made it famous, though. Thank you so much for your video tours of Texas historical places.

[@emilepellerin6064]

I watch you and your wife a quit a lot on the TV KZbin channel. Keep up the good work Jeff

[@paulagibson2672]

This was one of the most interesting videos I seen!!! I was stationed at Fort Sam Houston/San Antonio in the 60's & couldn't get enough of the history there. I have 2 granddaughters in Texas, but different towns, so when I go to AZ in the spring to clear out my storage to move here I will be insisting the girls go to Austin with. Can't wait!!!!! Thank you for all your hard work!!!!!

[@charleshenry1307]

Hi Jeff, still loving your videos.

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you like them!

[@terryhawkins5585]

I REALLY LIKE THIS VIDEO AND THE HISTORY OF TEXAS

[@jbenziggy]

Great! Thanks!

[@judyriley3373]

Well done

[@RichardCaldron]

Wow that was great Jeff to see all these great people here in this cemetery 😮 I love history and I remember all the great people you mention

[@Corgis175]

Certainly full of historic and political personages. Well done and as you said "free". Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas and a healthy and safe 2023 ahead.

[@thedoxinator3934]

Jeff, excellent vid 👍

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks 👍

[@roymcnicholas4825]

I don't know any of these places you go to been from the UK but I really enjoy catching up and learning about them thank you

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you like them!

[@karenkayniasstanley]

Wonderful video , love Texas & this cemetery! Thanks ❤️

[@joycemchristiansen6557]

My goodness. So much history buried there.

[@davidcarr286]

I'm so glad you got to come to Texas and do your thing so good.

[@tdk4660]

Merry Christmas and happy new year guys. Thanks for all the great videos, I love them all.

[@danahsutton101]

I highly recommend taking a tour of Ruth Paine's house. You go to a city building and they give you a van ride to her home. The home had been restored and there are many reenacted movies to see.

[@pauladams7344]

WOW !

[@carolynpurser7469]

So many historical and notable names in one cemetery.

[@constipatedinsincity4424]

I met Tom Landry in the early 90's. He was a great man who loved his GOD his family and his team.!

[@mikejautosandstuff3349]

We have a cemetery here in Phoenix dates back to the late 1800’s way before Arizona even was a state. It’s a big cemetery. In fact my entire family is here family bought plots here when it was way cheap!! Lol. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@vikinggenie]

I have Chris Kyle's book and have seen the movie. I enjoyed this video and the various people you showed.

[@jbenziggy]

Sweet. Be sure and catch part II which I will likely release tomorrow!

[@kevinlee583]

I’ve always wondered wheee they buried Chris Kyle. Now we all know. Thanks for sharing this information with us! Much love and respect for you. Keep up the great work!

[@jbenziggy]

My pleasure!! Glad you like my videos!

[@lornahardin4563]

This was very informative Jeff. Thank you.

[@BlueSky-eb7ru]

very good !!!

[@jbenziggy]

Thanks a lot!

[@ErikJenks]

Another great installment in the Austin series. Fascinating history. Chris Kyle, RIP - a true patriot! Thank you, Jeff!

[@jbenziggy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joinjen3854]

Many cemeteries are really historic places.

[@luckylady7542]

Give us some examples please. What about your area?

[@joinjen3854]

@@luckylady7542 I am all over. I love small town cemeteries as they go back 200+ years in some places. Waco, Texas has both a pioneer cemetery and a newer one right by the visitors center. The old cemetery is really fascinating! Texas Ranger history there and much more.

[@garyyantis5681]

Very good report. I would like to add the name of Joel Robison. 1815 to (abt) 1893. Joel Robison fought in about 7 skirmishes in Texas. His last fight was Battle of San Jacinto. He was among three soldiers that captured Santa Anna. He was later in the Texas Rangers and he held a political office for the Confederates during the Civil War. He was first buried in a cemetery at Round Rock but his body was moved to Heroes Cemetery in Austin. He fought beside Jim Bowie in several battles in San Antonio in 1835. He left San Antonio before the battle of the Alamo.