Emotional Farewell to a Faithful Friend: The Memorial Shaped Tomb of Rex Dog Who Died His Life 100 Years Ago
If you have a pet, you already know how special and deep your bond with him is. Animals are our closest friends with the unconditional love and loyalty they offer us. Them; they become your friend, protector, lifeguard, and full-fledged family member. Therefore; When you have to say goodbye to your best friend for the last time, you feel deep sadness. The owners, who built this beautiful monument for their dog named Rex 100 years ago, knew this feeling very well. After his death, they thought of everything for Rex's comfort. The tomb dating back 100 years, with its unique dog-shaped tombstone, located in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, touches visitors. Let's look at the details together.
Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn; The eternal resting place of many famous artists and musicians, including Leonard Bernstein, Charles Ebbets and Jean-Michel Basquiat
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This Brooklyn cemetery has a special tomb that stands out more than others. This is the tomb of a dog named Rex, built 100 years ago, with a unique dog-shaped tombstone. Rex's tomb is both emotional and curious to visitors. For years, visitors to the cemetery have been laying sticks on the grave to offer their love to Rex.
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In the past months, the 478-acre cemetery has become much more popular. In the process, many sticks have accumulated in front of the cemetery. In his lifetime, Rex was a loyal friend of prominent fruit merchant John E. Stow. The two close friends who spent their years together are now thought to be buried side by side in the cemetery.
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The staff is not sure if Rex is indeed buried there, or if the statue was simply placed next to John. Stacy Lock, Communications Manager of Green-Wood Cemetery; "I think people like to believe a dog is buried there." said. This unique 100-year-old grave found in Green-Wood Cemetery also attracts a lot of attention online. Hundreds of people share photos of the statue and make poignant comments on various social media platforms.
