Whether at Brownwood’s Historic Greenleaf, or elsewhere, we all understand where they are laid to rest is sacred ground! 💔 #neverforget #killedinthelineofduty #werememberandhonor
We remember and honor …………….
Tree removal begins!
As planned, dead & dangerous tree removal began early today at Brownwood’s Historic Greenleaf Cemetery! Six down, thirty nine to go! Some of the incredible stumps will no doubt be worked into future landscape projects. Think you City of Brownwood, Texas – Government for funding this very critical infrastructure improvement project.
Once the irrigation line we are advocating for is laid down from gate to gate, the GCA will proceed with our mass (175) Crepe Myrtle planting. This mass planting will require community participation and tree sponsorships. We expect this community event will take place in September of 2024. For a greener and more beautiful Greenleaf, trees lost must be replaced!
Steve Harris
GCA President (2017 to present)
and entire GCA Board & Staff
What’s going on @ Greenleaf?
Folks often ask us how they can help with the improvement projects taking place at Brownwood’s Historic Greenleaf Cemetery!
Besides memorial and honorary financial donations (see the how to donate information at the bottom of www.Greenleafcemetery.org), here’s a current list of top quality items we are seeking for the NEW Office:
Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioning
Antique Dining Table and Chairs (To be used for Board Meetings and Family Gatherings)
Vintage Kitchen table and chairs
Vintage Living Room Couch & Two Chairs
Coffee table and end tables
Table and Floor Lamps
New Wood Blinds
New Curtains
New Electric Stove
New Refrigerator
Bottled Water
New area rugs
Vintage art for walls
Office Furniture (Desk and Chairs)
Fireproof Filing Cabinet
Fireproof Gun Cabinet for historic maps
Outdoor picnic tables, umbrellas, and chairs for front porch and back deck
Park Bench
Flag Pole
Flags
Heavy Duty Storage Boxes
Crepe Myrtles
Desert Willow
Pine Trees
Chaste Trees
New water hoses
New sprinklers
Mulch
Potting Soil
Wildflower Seeds
Landscape Lighting
Storage Shed for Brennan’s Golf Cart
Greenhouse to replace current Office building
This NEW Office & Family Gathering Facility will have a Honor Guard Room worthy of all Veterans laid to rest at Greenleaf. Being quite blunt, the conditions Honor Guards have dealt with for years when visiting Greenleaf, have been both appalling and embarrassing. Brownwood can do better for our Veterans and we will certainly do so with your help!
Thank you for your considerations.
Regards,
👨🏾🍳 Steve Harris
GCA – President (2017 to present)
Rains, Weeds and Excessive Heat @ Greenleaf: Here’s the plan!
Attention: Due to excessive heat, and the dangerous conditions such heat brings, the Greenleaf Cemetery Association groundskeeping crews will be working from 6am to 3pm on days forecasted with a 100+ heat index. These early hours will allow GCA perpetual care workers to catch up with weedeating around headstones in much better and safer conditions! These are extreme times for anyone working outside and we will do everything we can to continue to progress Greenleaf forward with safety in mind!
Steve Harris
GCA – President (2017 to present)
Thanks to a strong partnership, progress continues at Brownwood’s Historic Greenleaf Cemetery ………..
Thanks to the recent quick action of the GCA Board, Staff and City of Brownwood Officials, the Greenleaf Cemetery grounds have remained open, although barricaded in several areas, during normal operating and posted hours! The GCA is very thankful to the City of Brownwood for the much needed financial assistance! We are also thankful our fellow non-profit neighbors at the CTSAS are getting a much needed new HVAC System! These type of emergency issues are often beyond the financial capabilities of the local non-profits!
Regards,
Steve Harris
GCA President (2017 to present)
Note: Dead tree removal begins Monday morning at Greenleaf!
City Council on Tuesday also approved a budget amendment in the amount of $9,000 to Greenleaf Cemetery for tree trimming.
“The Greenleaf Cemetery Board has requested assistance in removing dead tree limbs and trimming trees at the Cemetery. Neither the Cemetery nor the City has staff, equipment, or expertise to reach the taller branches and remove limbs without damaging gravestones and monuments. The Cemetery solicited quotes, and the low quote was from H&H Tree Services for $9,000. Tt\he City will provide the funds to Greenleaf Cemetery to engage the contractor and the City will remove the limbs from the Cemetery, once trimmed.”
NEW Mower Fundraiser now underway!
The Greenleaf Cemetery Association, a 501C13 non-profit, needs your help keeping cemetery grounds keeping crews equipped with reliable equipment! Please see bottom of linked page for information on how to make a donation! We appreciate your help!https://www.greenleafcemetery.org
NEW Greenleaf Office Improvement Project Now Underway!
Thank you Joe Sheppard (Joe Sheppard Designs – Brownwood Texas) for your vision and rough rendition for the NEW Greenleaf Cemetery Office! The House was donated to the GCA by the City of Brownwood. The proposed porch, railing, ADA ramp and back deck will enhance the 1920’s vintage home that was relocated from the NEW Downtown Event Center neighberhood. The GCA appreciates your contribution to the continued improvements now underway at Brownwood’s Historic Greenleaf Cemetery! Thanks to a generous grant from the Central Texas Beadel Foundation, and a generous donation from Jamco Roofing, the house will soon be sporting a NEW roof!
Regards,
The GCA Board of Directors and Staff
Note: This is a donation driven improvement project! If you would like to help make this a reality by supporting the project with a donation, please see the DONATE information linked here https://www.greenleafcemetery.org.
