Archive for April, 2014
Philipine Insurrection Veteran John A. Robischon, died 1909 at 30 honored with grave marker in 2014
Spanish-American War from Apr. 25, 1898 to Dec. 10, 1898. U.S. received Philipines by Treaty from Spain. Revolutionary leaders of Philipines had Spain as a common enemy during the Sp-Am War but after didn”'t want one colonial power to replace another. Ths Philipine Insurrection began Feb. 4, 1899 lasting until July 4th, 1902 during which 125,000 troops served costing $400 M, 4,200 Americans died & 2,900 wounded. John Robischon was one of those wounded and died soon after the peace. By Sue Hunter Weir John A. Robischon is one of our recently discovered veterans. In April 2013, Jim and Roni Robischon contacted the cemetery because they were planning a trip to Minneapolis and wanted to visit the graves of their relatives who are buried in the cemetery. John Robischon was Jim”'s great uncle. Peter Robischon, one of John”'s children, is also buried in the cemetery close, but not next to, his father. In one of the e-mails that we exchanged, Roni mentioned that John [...]
Coming Soon! To A Cemetery Near You: “THE GENERAL” Starring BUSTER KEATON With music by DREAMLAND FACES
Cinema in the Cemetery kicks off the season on May 24, 2014, with an outdoor screening of Buster Keaton”'s 1924 comic masterpiece, THE GENERAL. Local musicians DREAMLAND FACES will play an original score during the screening. The gates will open at 7 p.m. and the film will start at sundown, approximately 8:30. Come early and go on a history hunt. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to sit on. This event is sponsored by Friends of the Cemetery, in conjunction with Take-Up Productions, The Trylon Microcinema and allstarvideo.org. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the gate. Take-Up punch cards are accepted. Proceeds go to the Cemetery”'s Fence Restoration Fund.
Pioneer and Soldiers Cemetery 146th Memorial Day Ceremony May 26 at 10 AM
This year”'s Memorial Day observance, the 146th at Pioneers and Soldiers Cemetery, will take place on Monday, May 26th at 10 a.m. Please join us in remembering John Robischon and almost 200 other veterans along with a Color Guard, Band, Speakers, and Military Volley with Taps. At 1:00 in the afternoon there will be a history talk (seated) followed by an optional walking tour. All events are free and everyone is welcome to attend.
