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KNIGHTS OF THE MACCABEES (KOTM) -  Knights of the Maccabees was a fraternal organization formed in 1878 in London, Ontario, Canada. Most active in the U.S. state of Michigan, the group's fraternal aspects took a back seat to providing low-cost insurance to members. In the society's early years it also provided other final-expense related benefits such as society cemeteries.

The motto of the Knights of Maccabees was the Latin phrase "Astra Castra Numen Lumen" which means "The stars my camp, the Deity my light".

CROSSED SWORDS -  In Christian symbolism swords pointing upwards show the readiness to fight evil.  Also, upwards-pointing crossed sabres in the emblem of the United States Cavalry, shows they are always ready for a fight.  Swords and other weapons pointing downwards imply the fight is over.  Consequently downward-pointing swords may be seen engraved on a war memorial to honor those who fought and died in battle.

WOODMEN OF THE WORLD -  Woodmen Life (officially Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society) is a fraternal benefit society based in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, that operates a large privately held insurance company for its members.

MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA (MWA) -  Modern Woodmen of America is the third-largest (based on assets) fraternal benefit society, with more than 770,000 members. Total assets passed US $14.1 billion in 2014. Though having had the same founder, it is not affiliated financially in any way with another, similarly-styled fraternal benefit society,  Woodmen of the World, and despite the name "Modern" is actually older than its counterpart.

LION -  Symbolizes the power of God and guards the tomb against evil.  Like other guardians, the lion's watch is as eternal as the stone of which it is depicted. The lion also recalls the courage and determination of the souls which they guard.

KJV Rev 5:5 - And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.

UNITED ANCIENT ORDER OF DRUIDS (U.A.O.D.) -  The Ancient Order of Druids (AOD) is a fraternal organization founded in London, England in 1781 that still operates to this day.  It is the earliest known English group to be founded based upon the iconography of the ancient druids, who were priest-like figures in Iron Age Celtic paganism.

KOREAN WAR VETERAN -  On June 25, 1950, the Korean War began when some 75,000 soldiers from the North Korean People’s Army poured across the 38th parallel, the boundary between the Soviet-backed Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to the north and the pro-Western Republic of Korea to the south.  This invasion was the first military action of the Cold War.  By July, American troops had entered the war on South Korea’s behalf.  As far as American officials were concerned, it was a war against the forces of international communism itself.

UNIQUE AND HUMOROUS HEADSTONES  - Sometimes you'll get it......sometimes you won't.  But each headstone is unique.

TRIANGLE OR PYRAMID -   In the Christian tradition, the triangle represents the Holy Trinity of Father, Son and the Holy Spirit as well as Faith, Hope and Charity.  The symbolism of this shape is always associated with its three sides, signifying a variety of triads such as:

ELEPHANT -  Many revere the African Elephant as a symbol of strength and power.  It is also praised for its size, longevity, stamina, mental faculties, cooperative spirit, and loyalty.  South Africa, uses elephant tusks in their coat of arms to represent wisdom, strength, moderation and eternity.