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James Dean Memorial Service
September 30, 2023 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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At 5:45pm on September 30, 1955 the world lost movie star James Dean, but gained a timeless legend. Fairmount, Indiana native James Dean made only three movies in his short life: East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause, and Giant, but the mark he made on an entire culture is his true legacy. Memorial service honoring native son James Dean at Back Creek Friends Church. Friends , Guests and Fans remember Dean, and then make a pilgrimage to Dean’s burial site.