week 10 Wednesday, May 4 2011 

Uncategorized treyrozay 1:44 AM

I learned alot of things while going to the St. Louis cemetary #2. I learned from other groups about erhe deceased and how they were a mjaor part of the city of New Orleans. I also learn from my groups things about the yellow fever that we had not discussed in class but overall it was a great experience getting to go visit the burial grounds for so many people. I feel that going to the cemetery I got to experience a new part of being apart of the culture in the New Orleans community. I felt that doing this service project we have opened the door for Xavier students and students aorund the community to go see what the cemetary is alking about and how we as a student body help better preserve the community of the non-living. I feel that with the proper care tkaers and epole who are very intested in could be a program that continues to be around for a long time.

The overall goal of the project was to inform people about the cemetery and let them know that their are some cools things to do with people even if they are dead becasue they once were somebody and mostlikely did something good inorder to help the community. I feel that if given the opprotunity I would go and continue to be a advocate of informing people about cmeteries and all  of the cool things that they have to offer.

In summary the cemetary has brought me to a better apprecaite for people after life and how they need to be treated with respect and that they were once people just like use so they know things we did and how we felt and with more people we could continue to legacy of perserving their name.

 

week 9 Wednesday, May 4 2011 

Uncategorized treyrozay 1:35 AM

When I am buried I would like to be either cremated or have a tradition buriul service. I am not that picky about if I am buried in the ground or not but I am particulater on if my body is treated properly after I die. I believe that if someone is dead that their remains should be held with care regaurdless of what it is or who it is. I think it is a priorotiy that when a person who knows dies and their body has to be handle that it is treated with the most care and respect.

There are many people who were not taught how to properly take caare of bodies and exactly what to do when someone dies. I think lessons whould be taught on what to do when someone dies and how to handle things that are going on. I apprecaite Xavier and my myteachers for showing me ways to respect and show care for the dead. There are certain things in life that show what knid of person you are and if you can show that you know how to properly care for the deceased and that you know levels of the death process that some people are not familiar with that really imnpresses some people. I feel that Xavier and the facilty here have prepared me so that am aware of these things.

Some people do not hold the same values when it comes to reguarding life and I dont think it is they do want to they just were not taught most likeyl and it shows in thsoe particular a reas. I think when as person is dead the arrangement that they ask for be exact and shows the deceased persons vision not the vison of the one coordnating the  funeral.

 

week 10 Wednesday, May 4 2011 

Week 10 syed2010 12:21 AM

I did my volunteer work at a business store. I did  cleaning and shelved merchandise.  I helped by cleaning the store.  I have never cleaned anything other than my room.  By going to Decoratia it was a small step forward to be not afraid cleaning outside your house.  I use to think its a little embarrassing mopping floors while people are watching you passing by; but it feels good that I can do this even though I am not getting paid.  I helped them shelve merchandise and learned how organizing is important in business.  This gives me a better understanding how a business runs and will help me in future. I helped them do inventory.  I counted the products in the storage and helped them with figures.  I figured out how much merchandise was sold and what was needed to be ordered.My service also included greeting customers when they entered the store and assisting them.  Helping customers is type of a leadership skills which is very important.  I was a quite and a shy student in school.  I never did much of talking but when I had to assist customers; my self esteem grew.  I was more confident and started helping people out.  I was having traits of a good leader.  Being a good leader is important in college and in your career. In order to be a good leader, you have to be a trusted and be known to love life with honesty and integrity.  Volunteering in a business field gave me the opportunity to discover just how little I know.  There is a lot of hard work behind running a business.  There is a lot of filing to do.  I learned how to file things and why filing was so important.  Managing a business is a rough task and being organized is very important.

 

From what you’ve read for this week, speculate how Save Our Cemeteries might play a role in the promotion of a just and humane society? Monday, May 2 2011 

Week 8 syed2010 10:20 PM

Save our cemeteries help keep cemeteries clean.  Save our cemeteries encourage individuals, schools, or group people to take in part of volunteer work.  This very helpful in keeping cemeteries clean specially in New Orleans where there are many old cemeteries.  Some people are scared to  go to cemeteries because some have gotten old and a little rusty.  Even I get goosebumps when I go to cemetery.  Save Our Cemetery is helping to eliminate this problem.  When the cemeteries would be regularly cleaned then they will seem less spooky.  There would be more visitors to the cemeteries.  Save Our Cemetery is also promoting volunteering services.  People are getting chance to take part in community.  Students are motivated to help in the community.  This also can take away the fear of dying which some people have in themselves.  Once they join a program with Save Our Cemeteries then they will visit cemeteries more than they usually do.   The fear of dying among themselves can be eliminated.  Save Our Cemetery is an important organization because some people wouldn’t even take time out to go clean outside in the community and specially in the cemeteries where sometimes it can get scary.  They are considerate enough to help the people who have past away from this world by keeping they burial place clean.

 

Write an obituary about the individual buried at St. Louis Cemetery #2 whom your group is researching. Monday, May 2 2011 

Week 8 syed2010 9:30 PM

Ernie K-Doe

New Orleans, LA. – Ernie was born on February 22, 1936, in New Orleans, LA. was an African American.  He was a  rhythm and blue singer.  He was best known for his 1961 hit single “Mother In Law”.

K-Doe recorded as a member of the group the Blue Diamonds in 1954 before making his first solo recordings. His top hit “Mother In Law” was written by Allen Toussaint. It was number one on pop and r&b charts.

In the 1980s K-Doe did radio shows on New Orleans community stations wwoz and wtul.  K-Doe’s catch phrases were “Burn, K-Doe, Burn!” “I’m a charity hospital Baby!” and he addressed himself  “You just good, that’s all!”.

K-Doe continued performing and occasionally recording until shortly before his death. One of K-Doe’s most notable later performances was at New Orleans aquarium of the americas where he performed at a benefit for a local group aiding people with disabilities.  He was also an accomplished drummer.

K-Doe died in 2001. There was a traditional jazz funeral for him. He is buried in the  Duval tomb in Saint Louis Cemetery #2, in New Orleans, LA.  He is buried in the same tomb with his second mother-in-law.  He was very close to her and he is also buried with his  best friend Earl King.

Enrie K-Doe will always be remembered.  He was a great man and his fans in New Orleans will never forgive him.

 

Write your obituary as if you died now and then write it as if you died when you were 90. Please follow the format of obituaries. Sunday, May 1 2011 

Week 7 syed2010 11:44 PM

Syed Quadri, 18

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 18, died Dec. 23, at his home in Houston, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.

Mr. Syed was born April 30, 1992, in New Orleans, LA, to Syed and Syeda Quadri.
Syed could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he was determined to become a doctor.

He attended Xavier University Of Louisiana as a freshman.

Mr. Syed spent more than 17 years in Louisiana. erful winters there together.

Condolences may be sent to P.O. Box 1425, Houston, TX 09839.

After 90,
Syed Quadri 90
Former Dallas resident, 90, died Dec. 23, 2070, at his home in Dallas, Texas.

At his request, no service will be held.

Mr. Syed was born April. 30, 1992, in Dallas, Texas, to Syed and Syeda Quadri
Syed could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he was determined to become a doctor.

He worked many years for CVS pharmacy.

Mr. Syed spent more than 50 years in Texas. He and his wife, Samreen, built their vacation home in Chicago, Illinois and enjoyed many wonderful winters there together.

He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Samreen; daughter, Sarah Quadri.

Condolences may be sent to P.O. Box 1425, Houston, TX 98382.

 

Which cultural death ritual did you find the most unusual? Is there anything remarkable about our own death rituals? Sunday, May 1 2011 

Week 6 syed2010 11:29 PM

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Which cultural death ritual did you find the most unusual? Is there anything remarkable about our own death rituals? Sunday, May 1 2011 

Week 5 syed2010 11:14 PM

I find indian death rituals different and unique.  For most of the indians; cremations is the most ideal method for dealing with death.  After a cremation, ashes and fragments of bone are collected and eventually immersed in a holy river.  After a funeral, everyone undergoes a purifying bath.  After a cremation, ashes and fragments of bone are collected and eventually immersed in a holy river. After a funeral, everyone undergoes a purifying bath. Hindus believe the human body is a combination of five basic natural elements; namely agni which is fire, jala which is water, vayu which is air, prithvi which is earth and akasha which is space.  When one dies, fire ceases, and that living form is sent to its original state of creation.  In hindus traditions they prefer to destroy the corpse by fire and burying it into ground.  This is to decrease a feeling of detachment into the  spirit, which will be helpful to encourage it into passing to the other world.  I just find there ritual a little different.

Our rituals arent much different then others.  We pray for the dead one and then bury them into the ground inside a coffin.  Then we pray for there sins to be forgiven and may god bless them.  So basically we bury them and pray for them.

 

Why does the author argue that we fear death? Do you fear death? Sunday, May 1 2011 

Week 4 syed2010 10:57 PM

Everyone has to face death one day.  Some people find it hard to talk about or think about it.  Death may be just around the corner. Although we don’t like to think about it, each of us has a terminal condition.  The meter is running.  We don’t know how much more time we have left and thinking about can sometimes scare some people.  It is important that we come to terms with our own death.  Unless we do so, we will have a limited ability to assist and understand those who are dying and those grieving the death of a loved one.  Accepting your death will help to ease your fears and enable you to offer more peace and comfort to those struggling with death and loss.  We should appreciate for what we have and enjoy the moment we can live.

 

Who is the individual your group picked? Why did you pick this individual? Sunday, May 1 2011 

Week 3 syed2010 10:33 PM

For our service learning project, my group and I chose to research on Ernie and Antoinette K- Doe.  There is very little we knew about the K-Does while choosing them but now we are eager to learn about them.  This is project is something new for me and I can’t wait to get started on it.  We have done a little research and found out that he was born in New Orleans and he has a music background which we can learn a lot from.  I haven’t researched much about them yet but can’t wait to gather information about them.  I want to learn about their lifestyle and their achievements.  Whats makes them different among others?

 

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