Chiricahua And Beyond July 27 2008

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Vultures Roosting In The Trees At Rigg Family Cemetery

Double Vultures!

Photo by Scott

Vultures Roosting In The Trees At Rigg Family Cemetery

Rigg Family Cemetery

Photo by Scott.

Rigg Family Cemetery

The memories of those interred here will live forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved them.

Rigg Family Cemetery

He gave to the world the wonderland of rocks. He engineered the construction of Echo Trail. He wished this to be his monument. His curiosity and love of nature inspired his discoveries. His enthusiasm and tact attracted others to his find. His tireless efforts opened the area to the world. Where he built the first trails, the trails of today follow.

His was a faith that looked across the rugged mountains to the pleasant valleys beyond; a gentle kindliness like the warm sun on a sheltered spot on his trail. A regard for beauty that made life a pleasant vale; a skill and perseverance that conquered his world.

Rigg Family Cemetery

Death thou art but another birth
Freeing the spirit from the clogs of earth.

Rigg Family Cemetery

Dove An important animal in Christianity representing the Holy Spirit. , innocence and gentleness, conjugal affection and constancy.

Birds in flight: These are symbolic of the "winged soul." The representation of the soul by a bird goes back to ancient Egypt. Some older burial art features only wings to convey the symbol of divine mission. Often denote the graves of children, eternal life.

Rigg Family Cemetery

Lamb - This is the most common animal symbol found on a child's grave. The lamb appears throughout the ages with great regularity in Christian art and because it is a symbol of Christ: "Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world!" (Bible, John 1:29). The use of the lamb in religious art pre-dates Christianity and appears to have been used first by the Egyptians. It signifies purity and innocence. Christ in his sacrificial role and personifies: innocence, meekness, gentleness and humility.

Rigg Family Cemetery

A Lamb with a cross and usually with a banner and a halo is the symbol for the Lamb of God. In addition to the cross, banner, and halo, there are a number of other accessories that may be portrayed with the lamb. Among these are shepherds' crook, Chi-Rho crosses, and alpha/omega symbols.