On September 3, 2020, the Norway Spruce that dominated the Cemetery skyline for decades was carefully removed by a skilled crew from Fullerton Landscaping. To avoid damaging the markers crowded around the base of the tree, the branches were removed first and then large pieces of the trunk were cut and carefully lowered by rope to the empty space behind the Meeting House. Everything was then shredded and carted away. Joe Schilip, Associate Director of the County College of Morris Alex DeCroce Media Center, and Association supporters Carla and Wayne Myer recorded the entire process. The video below is based on Joe's extraordinary drone footage and other photographs taken during the removal.

The video below is the raw footage with no narration.  Depending on you connection speed, it may take time to load.  Mouse over if the controls do not show.  Use the button above the video to expand to full screen.     Check back in a week for the edited video.  N. Steneck, editor.  October 7, 2020.