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A Stone Suitable for a Great Man: John Edward Bruce

Prolific journalist and author John Edward Bruce laid in an unmarked grave at Oakland Cemetery in Yonkers for 100 years. The James H. Farrell Lodge #34, Prince Hall Masons, recognized the injustice of this important, talented man going unrecognized; they arranged to have a temporary marker placed on his grave.  The lodge is now raising funds for a permanent stone.