On Memorial Day, an elephant and her calf are shaded by trees as ducks and geese waddle by the pond at Milton Cemetery in Milton, Massachusetts. The life-size topiaries are covered in ivy, and the symbolism of their deep family bonds and long memories are the reasons for their art installation in this place of remembrance. Elephants never forget, and on Memorial Day, neither should we.Graveside flags flutter red, white, and blue marking those who have died in service to our country. For me, [...]
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