I would like to thank the Washington Post for printing my submission, A Family History Trampled for a Football Field, on their WP Opinion web page. The article will also appear in this Sunday's printed edition of the Washington Post.
It is my hope that law makers in my county and at the state level will consider new legislation to establish clear guidelines to protect burial grounds, no matter how small or lost.
This is a heartbreaking story, Carolyn. I'm so sorry to hear of this, but thankful that at least the graveyard is now able to be connected to your family. Thanks for writing and submitting your opinion to the Washington Post. I hope that some good (if only future prevention) will come out of this sad situation.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa. I have hopes that there will be a positive outcome, not only for the Lynn family but for the preservation of future sites.
DeleteCarolyn, I was glad to see your article in this morning's Post. I have been following the other Post articles on this matter. I have often commented to other genealogists how fortunate we have been that Prince William County has been so diligent to keep discovered and undiscovered burial grounds/cemeteries "sacred." It's unfortunate that this was allowed to happen this time. gentsia
ReplyDeleteHi Gentsia. Thank you very much. Unfortunately, this one slipped under the radar because of lack of communication, among other things. Hopefully this begin serious discussion of legislation to prevent other gravesites from being jeopardized. BTW, would you please email me your snail mail address? I think the one I have is outdated. Thank you!
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