Vandalism of Neglect – Replaced and Not Replaced
In Vandalism of Neglect, I highlighted 13 headstones that had “glaring” errors. Of those 13 headstones, only four (4) headstones were corrected by ordering a new stone. For 90 years, Frank Allen‘s first name was inscribed “Frark” on his headstone. When the WIDVA ordered the replacement stone to correct his name, his date of birth…
“Vandalism of Neglect” Two Years Later
I first published Vandalism of Neglect (Headstone Inscription Errors at the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery at King) two years ago. I distributed only one copy; it was sent to then-Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WIDVA), Daniel Zimmerman. In the year following the publication, I heard absolutely nothing from the WIDVA. After…