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many of the headstones were for children who had died during the influenza epidemic
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But when some begin turning over the headstones of the Dutton elders buried there, they are stopped by Mo (played by Brings Plenty, who is also the show’s American Indian coordinator consultant).
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
After the display at the train station, according to the press release, the protest moved toward the Department for Health and Social Care, where the cadre of activists deposited the headstones outside the government building.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 3 Dec. 2024
Maila Nurmi has a drawing of her character Vampira on her headstone.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The bronze headstone of his grave in nearby Warrensburg also speaks to his proud military service.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Dec. 2024
After the display at the train station, according to the press release, the protest moved toward the Department for Health and Social Care, where the cadre of activists deposited the headstones outside the government building.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 3 Dec. 2024
Maila Nurmi has a drawing of her character Vampira on her headstone.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The bronze headstone of his grave in nearby Warrensburg also speaks to his proud military service.
—Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Headstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headstone. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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headstone
noun
head·stone
-ˌstōn 
: a memorial stone placed at the head of a grave
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