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[Family Memorializes Teen With Iconic Tribute in Granite: Introducing The Mercedes-Benz Car Memorial](https://blog.rockofages.com/meet-the-artisans-behind-the-mercedes-benz-headstone) Posted by: [Amanda Pittsley](https://blog.rockofages.com/author/amanda-pittsley) Topics: [Granite](https://blog.rockofages.com/topic/granite), [Civic Memorial](https://blog.rockofages.com/topic/civic-memorial), [Mausoleum Design](https://blog.rockofages.com/topic/mausoleum-design), [Headstone Design](https://blog.rockofages.com/topic/headstone-design), [Civic Memorials](https://blog.rockofages.com/topic/civic-memorials) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.rockofages.com/meet-the-artisans-behind-the-mercedes-benz-headstone#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.rockofages.com/meet-the-artisans-behind-the-mercedes-benz-headstone) [![](https://blog.rockofages.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ROA_Richard%20Deutsch_Blue%20Gray_Civic%20Memorials_Triumph_Legacy_Wings%20of%20Thought_Resume%20(8).jpg)](https://blog.rockofages.com/set-in-stone-artist-richard-deutsch-and-rock-of-ages-partner-on-public-art-sculptures) ## 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