Hi All, I hope you will allow me this opportunity to ask a guestion that is not about our Hodge(S) Family, although I started out seeking Hodge(s). This past Sunday I was in a cemetery looking for some Hodges' graves when I came across something I have never seen in my life time. I sure hope I don't offen anyone with my ignorance but I felt comfortable seeking your knowledge. I came across an area in the cemetery that was about 12 feet square. It was enclosed by a short cement wall about 6 or 8 inches wide and about the same in height. In the center of that area was a tomb stone with only a single name. Surrounding that stone were flat metalic Brass markers about 18-20 inches square. These markers were in very neat rows with about a foot between each one. These markers had the name and dates (I assume birth and death) or just names of the living. I also assume that those buried there were cremated (if the size of the markers meant anything). Up to this point nothing is questionable; however, about 5 or 6 of these markers had something else. A quarter inch black metal rod was stuck in the ground at the top end of the marker. Attached to each rod was a five pointed black star. Each star had these letters; P.O.E. Does anyone on this list have any idea what the letters stand for or why the graves were marked as they were? I would love to learn the answer. Thanks for your time and trouble. Frank