Proposed Legislation on Neglected, Abandoned and Unlicensed Cemeteries in the State of Virginia

"Every one of my family lines had roots in Virginia, please pass this legislation"

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"I have recently discovered that my grandmother's family cemetery in Washington County had all of the headstones removed about 30 years ago and the current land owners were not aware that more than 50 remains are interned on their property. I was disgusted"

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"Legislation needed to protect our heritage!"

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"You disturb history & Those who rest in peace."

"We purchased property with a family cemetery. We are working to clean and preserve it. We have contacted all relatives and have encouraged them to visit and participate. It is a wonderful opportunity to preserve our area's history and honor those who work"

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"This legislation is badly needed!!!"

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"There is an abandonded Civil War Cemetery on property in Lincoln County, WV that my sister owns."

"I have multiple ancestors who came from Virginia including Armstrong's & Saum's and as some of the founders of this country I believe cemetaries housing their remains are as important as Arlington. Therefore, these burial sites should be accorded a si"

"This topic touches me personally as I too have family buried in abandoned cemeteries in Virginia."

"Persons of my family are buried in the Walton family cemetery in Bent Mountain, Roanoke Co. VA. The protection of this cemetery, and others like it, is of upmost importance to me."

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"This is our common history. Let's preserve it."

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