Resurrection Mission is
now a "Not-For-Profit" organization, for being a "Field Volunteer for I.A.C.P., Inc.
The efforts of Jack Robinson, GySgt., US Marine Corps, Retired, who is a well known, respected, and an
award winning historian, his volunteers, friends and associates are guided through the principles of how to preserve
once abandoned or neglected cemeteries.
Through a group effort unique pieces of a community's history get reveiled. In some cases a hundred years has
passed without the community even knowing of a significant moment of their town's history that is rediscovered through
Jack and his friend's efforts.
Jack also uses his research of the various cemeteries to develope articles, stories, lectures and books that he publishes.
He does the majority of his preservation projects at his own expense and does the entire physical aspects of work that
is demanded in such a delicate process of caring for and preserving a vital part of local community heritage. When volunteers
are assisting, they are properly supervised by Jack, who realizes, however, that he will never be fully compensated
for his time, labor, and finacial burden, that dominates the cemetery preservation process.
Jack and his friends will highlight three all African American cemeteries where Jack is primary, exclusive caretaker
and on-site historian. All of the cemeteries are located in southeastern North Carolina on private and secluded land
that is not accessable to the general public (Tours through Jack, are available upon request).
Two cemeteries predate the twentieth century, one of which is the largest all African American "family" cemetery
within the county. Another African American cemetery appears to be the largest "Community" cemetery of its type within
the same county.
Jack was encouraged to develop these privately funded projects by his late friend, Ssgt. Anthony Goodwin, US Marine Corps,
KIA and Bronze Star recepient. After his death, Anthony's mother, Brenda Cheney, and Jack continued his mission---to
locate, document and then care for once abandoned cemeteries. They also help educate students and other local citizens
on the value and need to correctly preserve cemeteries.
An added benifit expressed and encouraged occurs while conducting lessons on preserving family history,
for the next generation. Through our efforts and those of the local communities where these cemeteries are located, once
forgotten Hallowed Grounds are again being properly recognized and respected.
If you have any questions please contact Jack at jackrobinson@hotmail.com or http://www.jackrobinsonbooks.com or through http://www.PayPal.com (Please remember that any financial gratuitous gift is NOW tax deductable since Jack is associated with a bonified "Not-For-Profit" Organization.
Each dollar is extremely welcomed. 90% of gratuitous gifts goes directly to preservation costs and 10% assists
I.A.C.P., Inc, in their vital efforts.
Please tell your friends and associates about this site.
With respect,
Jack Robinson, MA
GySgt., US Marine Corps, Retired
Researcher of local History
