The letter below is to the staff writer of the Quincy Herlald Whig who ran our story before the funeral. To view the article written about Philip "Edmond" Linn please click this link

http://www.whig.com/323954783016700.php

Dear Debbie 

 On October 8, 2005 Philip "Edward" Linn was buried at Estacada, Oregon  under sunny skies. The weather had been rainy all week and rain was forcast for Saturday as well.  We had purchased extra umbrellas and taken our raincoats from the closet just to be on the safe side.  During our 45 minute drive to the cemetery the sun broke through gray coating of clouds setting the tone for the burial of Philip.

 The minister Dave White arrived at the cemetery about 30 minutes early to converse with those assembling.  He talked to a 11 year old girl who was the same age as Philip when he walked across the plains and mentioned this during the service.

 Mr. White also viewed the hymnal that had been given Philip on September  3, 1873 in honor of his upcoming birthday that had been given to him by his sister Nancy Shankland.  The name of the hymnal was FRESH LAURELS for the Sabbath School by William Bradbury.  While viewing the book an inscription was found in the back of the hymnal .

 The inscription reads:

 "Steal not this book my good old friend

 For on the gallows be your end? Video of Funeral Quote!

 Many of the twenty five or thirty people that had gathered for the service laughed out loud when this was read during the service.  We learned that our uncle indeed had a sense of humor.

 Bob Pearson sang from the  hymnal "Asleep in Jesus" during the burial service and at the conclusion of the service those that were assembled  sang Amazing Grace.

 Amazing grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found----. Those appropriate words echoed after the burial ceremony.  The service wasnot of saddness but one of reclamation and satisfaction.  We finally had  the honor to bury one of our own that had been lost but was now resting with  his family seventy years after his death.

 Many of the assembled family members brought cameras to record the history of the burial.  Those that are attached were taken by Sheryl Cox.  I have her permission to send them to you. Seven family members assisted in the recovery of Philip's cremains and burial.  We considered it a privilege to honor him with this service.

 Thank you Debbie,

 Sharon

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Picture below shows the soil recovered from the "Linn Burial Grounds" from Illinois being poured into the container holding the copper can of Philip "Edmonds" cremains.  The soil recovered was recoved about where Mahala (Philips mother) was buried in Illinois.

Picture Below shows the sealing of the container of the cremains and soil.

Picture below shows the reverse side of the Philip "Edmonds" burial plot. He is buried in the same plot with his father and stepmother.  This stone is of his father Philip Edmond Linn and his wife Christina (spelled wrong on the stone)

Picture Below shows Philip "Edmond's" headstone and cremains as it sat during the Funeral Ceremony.