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TOGA NEWS
Volume IV,
Issue 03, March, 2004

Genealogist passes away..................

Have you ever wondered what will become of your family history when you are gone? If you are like me, you've got file cabinets stuffed full of information on your family, you've got books that you've spent hundreds of dollars on, you've got old photos entrusted to you by deceased family members. You've probably dumped a lot of your time, money, blood, sweat and tears into researching your family. 

Why see your life's work and interest go to the dump. The editor of the publication listed below was asked what one might do if there is no family 
interested in research we might leave behind.  Seen in "The Certified Copy," Vol. 30, No. 3, Fall 2001, pg. 76, published by the Cleveland Gen. Society, Cleveland OH:

A Genealogical Codicil to My Last Will and Testament

To my spouse, children, or guardian.
Upon my demise it is requested that you DO NOT dispose of any or all of my Genealogical records, books, files, notebooks or computer programs for a period 
of two years.
During this time period, please attempt to identify one or more persons who would be willing to take custody of the said materials and the responsibility 
of maintaining and continuing the family histories.
In the event you do not find anyone to accept these materials, please contact the various genealogical organizations that I have been a member of and 
determine if they will accept some parts or all of my genealogical materials. [List of organizations and addresses at bottom.]
Please remember that my genealogical endeavors consumed a great deal of time, travel, and money. Therefore please do not ignore my requests.

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______________________Local Genealogy or Historical Society

______________________Local Library (Genealogy Section)
Below is an item that was passed along to me & thought others may find it helpful/interesting. It is searchable AND you can add an honoree to the list they are compiling.
National WWII Memorial
http://www.wwiimemorial.com/default.asp?page=registry.asp&subpage=search