There is a very tall eucalyptus tree located in the courtyard area of Biltmore Fashion Park. It's been standing there since the beginning of the mall which was 1963.
Just recently, I notice a little plaque on the side of the tree.
On closer look, I discovered it was a memorial plaque to someone named Ruben Mendez. I tried to find out who this was but could find no link of someone named Ruben Mendez and Biltmore Fashion Park.
I might take a wild guess that he might have been a landscape gardener or grounds keeper.
It's an interesting little memorial. I have no idea when it was placed on the tree.
How great for Ruben, to be remembered with a tree!
ReplyDeleteYou found a hidden gem.
ReplyDeleteI like this type of memorial. Too bad that you couldn't find out who he was, Sharon.
ReplyDeletePerhaps he was the gardener who planted the trees and looked after them. Nice to know he is remembered. I wonder how many people actually stop and read the memorial plaque.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful way to be remembered.
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