Joyce Palmese traverses the exposed slab on the classic South West Corner of Headstone.

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Joyce Palmese traverses the exposed slab on the classic South West Corner of Headstone.

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morning on SW Corner

From the base of headstone.

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Ivan LaBianca

Apr 13, 2016

“Joyce Palmese traverses the exposed slab on the classic South West Corner of Headstone.”

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morning on SW Corner

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