OUR STORY
About
The Corozal, Gatun, Mt Hope Cemetery Preservation Foundation (CGM) is a non-profit organization formed by proud descendants of the Antillean diggers and workers of the Panama Canal and supporters. We aspire to ensure the ongoing consistent maintenance, restoration and preservation of their final resting places by engaging widespread community action as well as the involvement of government entities to include, the Ministerio de Cultura (Departmento de Patrimonio) and the Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (ACP). In 2012, the cemeteries were declared “Historical landmarks” under Law 7 in the Republic of Panama, through the efforts of Roberto and Lydia Reid. Although protected by law, the cemeteries were in deplorable conditions then and continues today to be in dire need of upkeep and on-going maintenance. CGM recognizes the need to raise awareness and the value of community involvement to address the conditions at the cemeteries to get government attention to do something.
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
The Corozal, Gatun, Mt. Hope Cemetery Preservation Foundation was established in 2017 as a Non-Profit 501c3 entity in the USA, and a non-profit organization in Panama; formed by proud descendants of the Antillean diggers and workers of the Panama Canal and supporters to ensure the preservation and ongoing maintenance of their place of rest. CGM recognizes the need to raise awareness and the value of community involvement to address the conditions at the cemeteries to get government attention to do something.
MISSION & VISION
Our Mission and Vision include building a monument at each cemetery to honor the Ancestors. A library/museum center on the premises of the cemetery for future generations and visitors to know the history. Assist loved ones to locate the graves of family members interned in the cemeteries. Coordinate and facilitate payments for monthly maintenance of individual graves.Annual beautification including flowers and painting of headstones for All Souls’ Day.
