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Photographer: J. Makali Bruton
Taken: September 26, 2016
Caption: Cemetery of the Illustrious of Querétaro dedication marker
Additional Description: This additional, nearby marker describes the dedication of the cemetery in 1988. The first four lines of the marker are a part of the Mexican National Anthem.

¡Para ti las guirnaldas de oliva!
¡Un recuerdo para ellos de gloria!
¡Un laurel para ti de victoria!
¡Un sepulcro para ellos de honor!

El pueblo y el gobierno queretanos, dedican con amor y veneración este histórico lugar, para honrar perennemente la memoria y el ejemplo de sus hijos ilustres. 5 de febrero de 1988

English:
For you the garlands of olive!
For them a memory of glory!
For you a laurel of victory!
For them a tomb of honor!

The people and government of Querétaro dedicate this historic place with love and veneration, in order to eternally honor the memory and example of our illustrious sons and daughters. February 5, 1988
Submitted: November 9, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
Database Locator Identification Number: p368793
File Size: 2.744 Megabytes

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