My name is Doug Powell, and I call northern Colorado home. I'm an enthusiast when it comes to genealogy, mainly focusing my efforts on family burial grounds across Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado. On occasion I range further.

What draws us to uncover the stories of our ancestors? It's more than mere curiosity—it feels like a profound calling. In nearly every family, there is someone who takes on the role of the scribe, driven to piece together the fragments of the past. Like many others, I feel compelled to breathe life into those who came before us, preserving their names, origins, and deeds. After all, they were real people just like us. These individuals are the foundation and together the sum of who we are; without them, we would not exist.

As part of this journey, I've taken to leaving Forget-Me-Not "flowers" on Find a Grave memorials for family members and friends. It has become my personal signature—a small but meaningful way to honor and remember them.