It is all Relative

One more shot from the Cemetery the other day. This is the tomb stone of one of the early pioneers of Edmonton.
Richard Secord arrived in Edmonton in 1881 and took a number of different jobs before establishing a long lasting business partnership with John McDougall. How successful was this partnership. Well their families have continued it here in Edmonton even to this day.
Just in case you are wondering about the last name, yes Richard was related to the famous Laura Secord. He was a great grandnephew

[Michael Smith]

Excellent history--thank you for sharing.

[KWind]

I like the shadow against the tombstone!

[Anneli Salo]

Interesting history! I had look up Laura Secord from Wikipedia.

[Kerri]

Awesome shot

[Paula]

I remember the Laura Secord ads from when I was growing up:) Interesting history here.

[Michelle C.]

Old cemeteries are wonderful places to visit and meditate. Great shot!

[Gena Pegg]

Very lovely capture of this head stone/memorial. Nicely composed and lighted

[Taffy]

I like the symmetry in the shot and the full frame focus.

[Shirley Chetwynd]

A wonderful headstone.

[Graham Thresher]

A fantastic memorial.

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful memorial stone. Love how you captured the light and shade. Thanks for the story, too.

[Brianna]

A wonderful shot of this memorial! Looks like it is a successful business! :)

[Tony]

Nice capture of that stone.

[Candace]

What a great tombstone, shadows are great! Where did he immigrate from?

[Carole Imes]

Really great shot of this impressive headstone. I like how you caught the shadows.

[Fisher Family]

Nice light highlighting the colours in the stone!

Ian

[Sheralee S]

Interesting story and shot Brian.

[Beth]

Nice bit of history and a genealogical photo for future generations.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Lovely shot.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Great shot and interesting information.

[Peggy Scroggins]

Very interesting to know your history, I am working on some of my history. And how an Indian got with someone from Switzerland I don't know. lol But here I am.

[Yorkie]

Great history to accompany a great shot.

[Alex]

Interesting story and very beautiful picture, great colors!
I wish you happiness and new great photos.

[mervyn hobbs]

Again interesting.

[Claire]

That look like one big chunk of marble, very informative

[Stephanie Swift]

I lolve the tree shadow on this gravestone. You answered my immediate question about whether he was related to Laura Secord. I grew up in the area where she made her famous trek to warn the British forces about American plans in the War of 1812.

[❀ Lynn]

Nice find...I like to wander the old parts of cemeteries.

[bkb in the city]

@thresheg It is a great one Graham

[bkb in the city]

@sangwann You're welcome Dione

[bkb in the city]

@lilminimonka Yes I it would say was

[bkb in the city]

@tonydebont Thanks Tony

[bkb in the city]

@ribbet9 He was born in Ontario in Central Canada and moved to Edmonton from there

[bkb in the city]

@cimes1Glad you .like it Carole

[bkb in the city]

@fishers Thanks Ian. I was happy with how this turned out

[bkb in the city]

@bella_ss Glad you liked it Sheralee

[bkb in the city]

@vernabeth Cemeteries are so full of history

[bkb in the city]

@ziggy77 Glad you enjoyed it

[bkb in the city]

@mittens Glad you liked it Marilyn

[bkb in the city]

@miata2u Glad to share it with you Peggy

[bkb in the city]

@yorkie Cemeteries are full of history

[bkb in the city]

@baalst Thanks Alex

[bkb in the city]

@carwyn3 Glad you liked it Merv

[bkb in the city]

@claireuk There are some very large tombstones in this cemetery

[bkb in the city]

@tristansmum That is very interesting

[bkb in the city]

@lynnb They are very interesting

[bkb in the city]

@golder365mjsmith You're welcome Michael

[bkb in the city]

@kwind Glad you like it Kim

[bkb in the city]

@annelis I guess I should have given a little bit of info on her as well

[bkb in the city]

@kerristephens Thanks Kerri

[bkb in the city]

@westcoastwallis Glad to share it

[bkb in the city]

@smellychelli Thanks Michelle

[bkb in the city]

@eyesmile Thanks Gena

[bkb in the city]

@taffy Glad you like it Taffy

[bkb in the city]

@http365proj There are some nice ones here

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Handsome stone- I like the carving in it. Good to know the families continue as friends today. So much better than the States saga of the Hatfields and McCoys!

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann Yes it is quite a story