03/22/2018
Alumni, Family Members, Friends, and Active Brothers,
On Thursday, March 8, (on her birthday) over 30 AAD Alumni from the 1960’s and early 70’s, gathered at the graveside of Mrs. Ruth Beeland in Oconee Hill Cemetery in Athens, to honor her, their housemother, for her service during that period. After a brief memorial, everyone retired to the Sexton’s House for food and drink, and to reminisce about Mrs. Beeland. It was also a great opportunity for the Brothers who attended to reconnect with each other. The Sexton’s House was the cemetery manager’s residence at the turn of the last century. It has been lovingly restored into a beautiful hospitality venue by the Friends of Oconee Hill Cemetery. Also attending the service and reception were Mrs. Beeland’s two grandsons, David and William Carlton, and members of their families, from Huntsville Alabama and St. Simons Island Georgia. Much of the credit for bringing us all together for this event goes to Brother Rick Scott, #1 in 1964, who wanted us to remember her for how much she, as our mother away from home, cared for us, her boys. Thank you to those who attended. Mrs. Beeland will forever remain in our hearts.