I make a big mistake on this one, but learn a valuable lesson
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 มี.ค. 2024
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We cleaned this one on the day before and posted on what wound have been this little babies 63rd birthday. I also accidentally pop the angel off of his headstone, but I think we were able to repay it. I will keep an eye on this one and see if my solution holds up. If not, I will come back with something more permanent.
Harold knows it was an accident, the angel knows it was an accident, God knows of your kind mission. You're forgiven.
Thanks for that. We definitely rectified our mistake and made it better than it was. I recently checked and this one is all night and locked in place now. The angel and the two flower pots are secured now.
Ronin doesn’t feel well…then he starts cleaning. God Bless him!!! He can’t help himself. Workin with dad….❤
It really is starting to look like we have made an impact there. It is so nice to see. Still far too many left and then knowing there is another full section of mostly children at this cemetery is driving me.
@@VirginiaTombstoneRevival Your a good man!
Back in the late 80's I lived across from a cemetery. I would jog there. It was peaceful. I didn't do all the work you do, but pulled a lot of weeds. Thank you for what you do.
Very cool. I was always creeped out by them growing up, but now find them relaxing.
Love that first part where Ronin is just being an 11 year old!😂
Yeah he checks out on me at random times. Haha.
Boy. That section is looking like new. What a difference!!! Thank you and Ronin for a job well done…..❤
A couple tips if I may. Use a wire brush on "mating surfaces" instead of a knife blade as those surfaces will not be seen. 2nd, use a 2-part epoxy when bonding an angel, flower pot etc. to a monument. Will last much longer. Love what you are doing. Caio!
I went to Find a grave and saw the 2009 picture of the undamaged angel. The tops of the wings are broken off as well. The head and the wing tips were the same height. You clean the headstone so well. You and Ronin are good people.
Ronin is such a boy! Questions, movement, some work. Busy all the time. Makes me smile, my son was the same. Great job guys, even with the small mishap.
I’m kinda glad it popped off….that way I could tell how poorly it had bene attached previously. The angel and flower pots are locked on right now. Should last a good while.
I was born just 9 months before this little mite. I wish I thought of doing this kind of thing before I lost my health 😢 but I'll just carry on watching and liking the amazing work you two and others do stay safe ❤️
We will do our best to keep bringing you enjoyable content, Marie.
Stay safe today in the storms on the East coast. Especially in VA. God Bless everyone today! As we honor those who gave their lives for us and our country!
Ronin and I just got back from seeing a movie and it was storming pretty badly here. We’re home safe and sound.
@@VirginiaTombstoneRevival good to hear. My sister and her family live in VA as well. Tornado watch for y’all.
I hope Ronin feels better soon ❤
Oh he was feeling better as soon as we got home and got him something to drink. His ADHD medication dries his mouth out and I’m sure that gets uncomfortable.
But I think you're both on your fantastic job
You did such a fantastic job on this baby’s stone. RIP Harold
I don’t think it is a big boo boo! It did that because it needed to be fixed! 😉 Happened for a reason! Great job!
Thank you! 🤗 I checked it last week as well as all the others we have locked back into place or onto their bases and yeah….they should hold well for years to come.
@@VirginiaTombstoneRevivalThat is great! You are in Virginia? I am in NH. I am originally from Massachusetts. I like looking at the headstones especially in the old cemeteries! I would love to do this too! But I know I couldn’t move any stones if they needed it. I hope you never get hurt doing it! Oh and your son’s eyelashes!! So beautiful! What is with it, with the boys having these gorgeous lashes? Maybe cause they don’t usually wear mascara? lol 😂 Both my nephews are beautiful too!
@@VirginiaTombstoneRevivalOh! Where is your PayPal address? Is that what you use for donations?
As someone also passionate about cemeteries, U say thank you so very much for doing what you do! It takes a special kind of people to pay this king of honor to unknown people. Whenever I visit my maternal family cemetery, I try to tend my family graves (4 generations, 3 GG grandparents) as well as an unknown Texian woman who lived in the area when Texas was still Mexico. Because no one now knows anything about her, she is mostly ignored by the cemetery. Her headstone has been literally run over at least 3 times. Twice I have tried to fix it with Liquid Nails only to find it knocked over again. On my next visit, I am going to try once again, and brace it with boards and wire to give the Liquid Nails a chance to cure. Very interested to see how Liquid Nails worked for you.
I have had a lot of good luck with it. I do wish it set faster, but once it has, it’s rock solid.
It was definitely just an accident
It’s not like you took a run upto it and kicked it so don’t worry
Lol. I know. I still felt bad. But I’m glad it happened since now I know those extra pieces are locked on tight for years to come.
I know boys will be boys and children will be children I mean when the angel was glued on the first time he needs to start paying attention when you're around tombstones and monuments like that
8:34 good GRIEF! Every single time you’ve touched that (headless) Angel, I have squinted and said (out loud) LALALALALA! Just waiting for the headstone to crash down! I’m on the edge of my seat man. 😂
And when you change direction of which way you’re scrubbing….
When you first touched the wing I got nervous because I remembered the video I watched where you said that you didn’t want to lean on the wing because you didn’t want to break it 😂. Ok I’m on pins n’ needles over here, literally clear across the US in Walla Walla Wa. 😂
S**t happens 😮 What a difference!
I am actually 1 month to the day older than Harold. RIP Harold. 🙏🏼
Oh P.S.! He said it’s satisfying! lol 😂 Have a great weekend!
You just caught it, I 'm sotty.
Oh trust me, there are a few that were crooked that I didn’t really have the materials to fully fix it at the time. It’s all far from perfect, but we are trying to get better.
Hope your not using steel brushs. That will harm the stones.you need all nylon brushs. Good job anyway. The angel was in bad shape before it came off.
No metal. Nylon and now we have added horse bristle brushes to our products. They are amazing.
I have a question could you not use one of those power handheld power scrubbers not the hard brace of ones but the ones with the soft brushes wouldn't that work just as fine as you scrubbing all that I know sometimes one thing and then this would be another but the angel would be a little more difficult little nooks and crannies of the angel or any statue that's their I would say that would be a suggestion battery operated brush all the Nooks and crannies cleaned out
I’ve thought about that actually. I’ve seen them and wonder how well they would work. I know it would make the job much easier. One of the big things I’ve read or seen in other videos is no powered tools. If it’s still a softer bristle I don’t see how that would damage anything right?
Could you have a head for the angel 3D printed using another angel?
I would imagine. I have no clue or capacity to do this however. I was thinking of using a product called milliput and sculpt a lambs head for my uncles grave as it has bene missing for decades. If I do, and it looks decent….i may try to fix what I can for these others.
What's in that D-2 stuff that it can take up to a week or more for full results?
It is a quaternary ammonium. I don't know the science behind it, but if Arlington National Cemetery trusts it for all of our soldiers....It definitely is a great product and the results I have seen and shown speak for themselves.
Where is the Angel's head? I must have missed something.
The only other photo I have seen of this was from 2009 and the head of the angel was still there....only God and the person that broke it off know what happened and when sadly.
Just an idea on brushes. You could probably be able to cleanthe intricate places like eyes etc.with a denture brush they are very stiff and also have a pointy side also that would be good also...just a thought.your work is amaseing ,the stones come out nice like new.what you and your son do is a blessing to the familys of the children and veterans.keep up the good work.I wish they sold the cleaner by the quart ,my mother and daddys stone is getting lechen growing on it.I tryed bleach in soapy water scrubbing it but didn't clean very well.do you order it? Are can it be bought at a hardware store.?
The place I order my D2 from does sell it by the quart. It looks like it’s about 19 dollars before shipping and any other fees. The place I use is called Altas Preservation.
@@VirginiaTombstoneRevivalhow fascinating ! So do they only sell headstone based products? Or can D2 be used on other mason type things?
@@user-qj6pl9nm8p i have used the D2 on my ex in laws concrete walkway after pressure washing it and it turned out amazing.
The stone is crooked on the base.
What is the D2 stuff you use to clean the monuments, please?
It is a quaternary ammonium agent that kills all of the surface biological growth and overtime gets absorbed into the stone and keeps killing moss, lichen, algae…all the bad stuff that stains and ruins these markers over time decades. It’s the same product they use in places like Arlington National Cemetery.
@@VirginiaTombstoneRevival impressive
Is the head able to be fixed?
Sadly the head is LONG gone. The last photo I can find of it was from 2009 and the head of the angel was still there. Who knows when it was damaged or where it ended up in the last 15 years.
I just posted the most current photo of this one on his find a grave page. It looks pretty darn good now that the D2 has had time to do its job.
You’d be so sad if you watched this channel I follow where this Irish couple explores old cemeteries. They are all in a shambles!
Cemeteries anywhere in Europe have the chance at being insanely old…so I can only imagine how bad of shape some of those can be.
Alma Kay Askew. behind you was my 13th cousin once removed. John Askew and Betty Lou Harrell married in 1959. Both are desceased. John is burried in Gates, NC. No info on Betty's burrial. Alma was their only child.
Alma was one of our earlier cleanings at this kids section of the cemetery. I have seen a few Askews in other areas and wonder if they are related.
Was the tombstone supposed to be crooked like that?
No. I just didn’t have the tools with me to level it.
@@VirginiaTombstoneRevival have no shame in your game If someone is responding negatively and with wisdom only they are aware of,how's about they put down there devices and head for the nearest cemetery with many dollars 💰 gone from there own pocket? Geez people!
10:08 AHHH! 😱😱😱😱
Your first clue not to work on that headstone should’ve been that it was without a head! It’s cursed! 😂 Just messing with ya. I’m a smart ass on Saturdays😂 (really it’s every day but it just means that I’m really enjoying your content…. Promise!🤗).
Ronin reminds me of my oldest son.
Turned out nice guys🙏🤗❤️🙏 (with a 😱)
You didn't spray this with the DAY before you started scrubbing
We had sprayed this one and a couple others at the same time that day to allow them the time for not to start working.
Oh,an expert in our midst 😁 how Super!