What is the connection between the Mesa Cemetery and the Queen of England? The answer is 23 RAF pilots. How they ended up in our Cemetery is one of Mesa’s treasured stories.
"Always Cool in Mesa" Host, Mayor John Giles, is interviewed by "Always Cool in Mesa" Producer, Brian Nissen, on exactly what "Always Cool in Mesa" means and why we should be talking about it.
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["It's Always Cool in Mesa is a podcast that shares the stories behind some of Mesa, Arizona's most loved outdoor adventures, culinary treasures, and unique history. From Santa Claus falling to earth…
at the first Merry Main Street to today’s popular ice rink; a Mesa grocer swimming the dangerous communist infested waters of Viet Nam to paddle boarding down the Salt River; and why the Queen of England purchased plots at the City Cemetery. The stories of Mesa are fascinating!", 'It\'s Always Cool in Mesa is a podcast that shares the stories behind some of Mesa, Arizona\'s most loved outdoor adventures, culinary treasures, and unique history. From Santa Claus falling to earth at the first Merry Main Street to today\'s popular ice rink; a Mesa grocer swimming the dangerous communist infested waters of Viet Nam to paddle boarding down the Salt River; and why the Queen of England purchased plots at the City Cemetery. The stories of Mesa are fascinating!\n \n\t"I\'m excited to share with you some of the great places, people and stories I hear about as mayor. I\'ll feature locals who can help me shine a spotlight on some possibly unknown treasures in our city. You\'ll be delighted to discover all the ways Mesa can surprise you!" – Mesa Mayor John Giles']