PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — It was a moment to reflect, remember and pay tribute to those who died while serving. On Sunday, Laurel Hill Cemetery hosted a Memorial Day ceremony to honor those who died ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- For nearly 30 years, historian Tom Keels has been volunteering as a tour guide at Laurel Hill Cemetery, helping to bring stories of the dead back to life. "You learn about the ...

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PHILADELPHIA -- Laurel Hill Cemetery is America's second-oldest rural cemetery. It was established in 1836 by John Jay Smith when he was unable to find a respectable resting place in the city for his ...

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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember those who gave their lives for our nation. The annual Memorial Day commemoration was held Sunday at Laurel Hill East, the site of ...

It’s inevitable, when visiting a cemetery, that you’ll think of the dead. Visiting Laurel Hill Cemetery during the winter solstice, on the shortest day of the year, was an experience. With about ...