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A Fraternal History of Marin County California - Woodmen of the World |
 | | There is a small (now neglected) section of Mira Monte Camp's member's graves in the Tamalpais Cemetery (San Rafael) which are marked with cement tree stumps decorated with various symbols of the Woodmen of the World; sadly, many of these are toppled and/or overgrown. |
 | | Woodmen of the World provided funeral benefits to members: Tomb stones in the shape of a tree stump, split with a wedge, decorated with beetle, axe and sledge, and bearing the motto "Dum Tacet Clamat" ("though silent he speaks") can be found in most cemeteries. |
 | | The emblems associated with the Woodmen are: The axe, wedge and beetle (Modern Woodmen's working tools signifying industry, power and progress); the log and maple leaf (Modern Woodmen's shield of protection and brotherhood); a palm, five stars and a shield (representing peace, light and safety); and the Modern Woodmen goat. |
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