Here's a different kind of ghost story...

nbcatlover · Post by **nbcatlover** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 9:25 pm

It's been around since his monument was erected.

All the discussion about the Borden's grave stones reminded me of this.

People have been telling stories about Mr. Zettick since the 1920s or 30s. If you are walking through the Rural Cemetery at dusk, on your way home from work, Mr. Zettick will greet you and ask you how your day has gone. It's only when he returns to his pedestal that people realize he is not real.

There was a time when there was a bench near him, and he would frequently go and sit along side anyone who sat there alone.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a343/ ... ettick.jpg
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a343/ ... 0_0321.jpg

His monument is supposed to be an exact replica of the man in life.

In the morning I've heard he just tips his hat to passers-by.

FairhavenGuy · Post by **FairhavenGuy** » Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:08 pm

nbcatlover @ Fri Oct 21, 2005 10:25 pm wrote:Mr. Zettick will greet you and ask you how your day has gone. It's only when he returns to his pedestal that people realize he is not real.

In the morning I've heard he just tips his hat to passers-by.

As soon as you get a photo of either of those occurrences, please post them.

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 2:25 am

Boy that statue looks real!
It reminds me of those Candid Camera escapades where the statue is a real person waiting to freak you out!

Gramma · Post by **Gramma** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 7:31 am

Thanks for this one! My great grandparents are buried in Rural Cemetery.
I think I'll plan a visit for dusk sometime!

Gramma

Susan · Post by **Susan** » Sat Oct 22, 2005 2:37 pm

Thanks, Cynthia, I love spooky stuff like that! Just purrrfect for the Halloween season.

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