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Obituary for Leon Turner | Pleasant Grove Mortuary

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Obituary for Eddie Faye Pryor | Pleasant Grove Mortuary

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Today is the 79th Anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. We honor and remember the 2,403 Americans who died that day.

The 2nd Sunday of Advent: Peace

What were some of your favorite childhood toys? Do you remember a special Christmas gift as a child?

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Do you have an ornament that has a special meaning or history? Tell us about it and feel free to share a picture of it.

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Is Home Alone on your Top 10 List of holiday movies?

65 years ago today, Rosa Parks took a seat and forced the world to take notice.

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We hope you had some of your favorite gravy this week! Do you remember Erma Bombeck?

Norman Rockwell’s famous depiction of a family dinner titled “Freedom from Want” was one of 4 paintings he created based on Franklin Roosevelt’s 1941 State of the Union speech. The painting was created in November 1942 – 78 years ago.

We pray for blessings for you and your loved ones throughout the holiday season.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us to all of you!

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We know the holidays can be difficult for those who are grieving a loved one and this holiday season is especially complicated. We have partnered with Dr. Troyer, a psychologist who specializes in grief, to share this video. In it, he offers 5 specific ways to deal with grief during the holidays.

We hope you will find some comfort during the holiday season. Please feel free to share this video with others.

"Perfect happiness is a beautiful sunset, the giggle of a grandchild, the first snowfall. It's the little things that make happy moments, not the grand events." - Sharon Draper

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International Suicide Survivors Day is designated as a day for those affected by suicide. Unfortunately, death by suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States. The link below will take you to resources and support.

https://bit.ly/2ITX208

Please call us if you have any questions about preplanning.

It can be challenging for adults to know how to help grieving children. Follow the link below to discover activities and resources to help grieving children.

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"Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty. As if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale." - Lauren DeStefano

We know the holidays are difficult for those who have suffered a loss. We are proud to partner with Dr. Jason Troyer, a grief psychologist, to provide resources for our entire community.

Below is a link to Dr. Troyer’s free 24-page e-booklet on Grieving During the Holidays. This booklet is a free download on any device (no registration or email required).

We hope you’ll find this to be a helpful resource and please share this with anyone who may need it.

https://bit.ly/3nDHfln

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So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God ... Isaiah 41:10

This goes back a while -- can you remember the song that started the show?

"Be good. Be kind to each other. And if there's somebody you love, tell them. The world always needs more love." - Mira Grant

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To those who serve and have served – we honor you for your service on this Veterans Day. But we are thankful for your service EVERY day.

Image: Korean War Veterans Memorial, Washington D. C.

Today is the 45th anniversary of the loss of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald and her entire crew of 29 in Lake Superior. After the loss of such a large ship many nautical practices in the Great Lakes were changed to improve the safety of sailors.

The event was immortalized in Gordon Lightfoot’s powerful and haunting song: “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” – listen to it here: https://bit.ly/1Kwb7rZ

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A fixture in American TV & games shows since 1973, George Alexander "Alex" Trebek was primarily known as the host of Jeopardy! since 1984. He was 80 years old and is survived by his wife and 3 children.

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"Funeral rituals help us start to put our world back together." - Jason Troyer, PhD