Tag Archives: Tributes

The Boy Batman

Posted on September 18, 2013 by

At Legacy.com we often tell the stories of people who spent decades working to improve the world. Sometimes, though, we find special people for whom making the world a better place just seems to come naturally. One of those special … Continue reading →

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“2 Tru Loves: Norma and the Sox”

Posted on September 16, 2013 by

When Allan Munroe’s wife of 63 years died recently, his family knew they needed to do something to help assuage his deep grief. They decided on a cross-country trip to see a love that was second only to his dear … Continue reading →

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More Than a Teacher

Posted on September 13, 2013 by

Good teachers do more than guide us through our lessons and prepare us for standardized tests. They inspire us to love their subjects and to love learning all our lives. And the best teachers? They’re the ones like Dan Horyn.

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Remembering the Prescott, Arizona firefighters

Posted on July 2, 2013 by

Late Sunday night, we were stunned at the news that 19 firefighters had died while battling a wildfire in Yarnell, Arizona. Members of a Hotshot crew out of nearby Prescott, the firefighters were trained in the techniques needed to control … Continue reading →

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Next Generation Obituary

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

Legacy.com introduces the next generation in online obituaries. This innovative, new premium obituary is transforming the way we remember our loved ones. Here is a brief introductory video that highlights why we feel this product is better for friends and … Continue reading →

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The best obituary ever

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

Shared by tens of thousands of people via social media, and viewed more than half a million times in its first few days online, Harry Stamps’ obituary is one for the ages. Many readers have declared it the best obituary … Continue reading →

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Random Acts of Kindness Week

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Today marks the beginning of Random Acts of Kindness Week. We encourage you to visit our Legends & Legacies blog to read the amazing story of one grieving family who set off a chain reaction of kind acts.

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Sandy Hook victims remembered

Posted on January 14, 2013 by

One month ago today, a gunman shot and killed 6 adults and 20 students at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT.   Like everyone who heard the news that morning, we at Legacy.com were stunned. When we heard there were … Continue reading →

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Most visited obituary Guest Books of 2012

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at some of the most visited Guest Books of 2012.  For each, we’ve selected a condolence message that represents the common themes among the thousands of messages we received. “To the families … Continue reading →

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Inspiration for smokers

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

November 15th is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout – an annual event designed to encourage people to stop smoking. It is intended to both provide tips and support for those attempting to quit, but also to draw attention … Continue reading →

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