Jewish cemetery being built

By EMMILY N. BRISTOL

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Not often do you see people excited to go to a cemetery.

However, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new King David Memorial Chapel and Cemetery not only boasted an enthusiastic turn-out, but people where there despite harsh wind and rain.

"There has never been a groundbreaking (for a cemetery) where people actually showed up," joked Ron Kirsh, the master of ceremonies of the event.

Many of the speakers in attendance, including the chairman of the project, Allen Brewster, said the memorial site is the first all-Jewish cemetery in the state. While the facility is primarily being promoted as a Jewish site, non-Jewish members of the community are welcome.

"I am so exhilarated. This is a dream and a goal I have had for a long time," Brewster said.

King David will serve all Jewish denominations, including Orthodox, Conservative and Reform. Brewster said he also wanted the facility to be open for Jewish war veterans as well.

The grand opening is set for the spring.