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9/11 LIGHT TRIBUTE TO TAKE DIFFERENT SHAPE. The twin columns of light near ground zero called the Tribute of Light will not be projected into the sky this year because of coronavirus concerns for the workers who put it together. Instead of the beams, the memorial and museum are planning to honor the anniversary with an alternative that will involve buildings across the city illuminating their spires and facades with blue light.

There are an average of 123 suicides each day in this country. It’s the tenth leading cause of death in America second leading for ages 25-34, and third leading for ages 15-24. In order to create awareness and strengthen the fight against suicide, the entire month of September is Suicide Prevention Month. Participate in the fight by getting involved with local organizations and listening to those who need help.

The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883. In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.

Stress from the coronavirus pandemic may be breaking people's hearts. Cardiologists in Ohio have found that the number of patients experiencing Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, have increased four-to-five fold during the Covid19 pandemic compared with pre-pandemic levels. Broken heart syndrome is typically brought on by extreme physical or emotional distress, and can cause heart muscles to suddenly weaken. The symptoms can be similar to those of a heart attack, including chest pain and shortness of breath. Exercise, meditation and connecting with family and friends, while maintaining physical distance and safety measures, can help relieve stress.

The tax filing and payment deadline was extended this year. Be sure to file by today, July 15 (if you haven’t already).

Maintenance Minute: Summer scenes and tree removal.

Who can resist the adorableness of a fuzzy li’l kitten? If you’re looking for a purrrfect furry friend to add to the family, consider adopting a kitten today. Share the love with #NationalKittenDay.

Did You Know...that the conflict between the colonies and England was already a year old when the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in the summer of 1776. In a June 7 session in the Pennsylvania State House (later Independence Hall), Richard Henry Lee of Virginia presented a resolution with the famous words: "RESOLVED: That these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States, that they are absolved from all allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain is, and ought to be, totally dissolved." On July 4, 1776, the thirteen colonies claimed their independence from England.

Maintenance Minute: Summertime at Acacia Park Cemetery

Beginning June 6, 2019, VA launched its new and improved Veterans Community Care Program giving Veterans a choice about how best to meet their health care needs. More than 5,000 Veterans per week are accessing the new urgent care benefits provided through the MISSION Act. Learn More: bit.ly/2VudaZM

If you died today, who would be paying for and planning your final arrangements tomorrow? Securing an affordable pre-need plan with Acacia Park Cemetery is guaranteed to protect those you love from the financial & emotional burden of your final arrangements. Call Now to schedule a confidential appointment to learn more: 716-692-0511