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hic jacets

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Some contain inscriptions of short poems, according to the Dave the Potter Legacy Trust, which is run by his living relatives.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
On the otherwise attractive exterior, the clarity of incised inscriptions in the limestone varies considerably under different lighting conditions and can be too subtle.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

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