September 22, 2008
Dear Director Mallamo,
My wife and I attended the reception at Ft. Ward Park on Saturday evening. We enjoyed your remarks about the important historic and cultural values of Fort Ward Park. We decided to live in Alexandria, VA many years ago in part because of the City's commitment to the past, present and future. Your perspective and enthusiasm are most welcome.
Our home is next to the Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery and we use the park daily. During our walks we have noticed that the following three graves are outside of the cemetery in an unfenced area in front of the entrance to the maintenance yard.
Graves Outside the Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery:
Spence, Cornelia 1842 - 1897 Oct 13 born in Jefferson, Texas
Javins, W. b. (June?) 15, 1873 (rest buried)
Fitzhugh, Virginia d. 1918 Jan 18 age 65
Given the City's long-standing commitment to historic and cultural values would it be possible to place a fence around these graves so that they will be protected?
Thanks again for taking the time to participate in the Ft. Ward Park & Museum Reception.
Sincerely,
J. Glenn Eugster
4022 Ellicott Street
Alexandria, VA 22304-1012
No comments:
Post a Comment