Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

St. George's Anglican Church Cemetery:  His Honor, Lieutenant Colonel, President: Even if you have never heard of John Cornell Chads, you know you are in the presence of greatness, at least as it was defined in 1854. Step back and shift your gaze from the memorial slab to the grave itself.  The protective fence affirms your conclusion: An important person is buried here. [2014]

Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

St. George 's Anglican Church Cemetery:  Whoever is buried here has a purple heart. No, not the military decoration, the plant that is covering this grave. The plant is called purple heart. Give you any ideas for honoring U.S. veterans? [2014]

Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands

St. George's Anglican Church Cemetery:  Road Town is the largest town in the British Virgin Islands. So, you might expect to find an Anglican church on the town's picturesque Main Street. St. George's (this view from the rise out back) is completely encircled by the churchyard, a reminder to everyone attending services that our days on earth are numbered. [2014]