18. The light of a beautiful faith founded on the knowledge of continual life beyond the grave gilds the most painful scenes of earth’s life with a golden halo of hope and promise.
34. Beneath this monument is entombed the remains of Capt. Joseph Pierce, Mariner. Born in Boston Mass, July 20, 1873. He circumnavigated the globe at an early age entered the Oregon River and Pugets Sound. In the armed ship Juno of Bristol R.I. was engaged in the naval service of his country during the War of 1812. Emigrated to the West in 1818. And for many years successfully occupied in the navigation of the western rivers by steam power. His eventful life terminated in Cincinnati Feb 27, 1863.
35. In full belief of future happiness and the existence of a just God and in the merits and sufficiency of Jesus Christ.