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

"I have family members buried in cemeteries such as described in this petition."

"I support this petition"

"I support this petition"

"The way the state takes care of the graveyards is sickening,look at Oakwood and you'll see what I mean!1"

"I support this petition"

"I support this petition"

"Would you like to see weed's on your parent's or children's grave's site? Not me!! It dosent cost that much to hire a care taker. thank you.. Viola."

"I support this petition"

"I support this petition"

"For our family members I believe that they have the right to rest in peace, they lived there live and I am signing for they rights as humans..."

"I do occasional cemetery clean up work along with my cousin, Owen Kiser and we think it is vitally important to retain the historical integrety of these cemeteries."

"As the descendant of many of the original settlers in VA, back as far as 1640s, I think this is a great idea. I also am descended from the Cherokee Indians that lived in those mountains before the white man arrived. Indians keep their burials sites sacred"

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"I do agree with this, these need to be left for all generations. This is history..these are family members."

"I support this petition"

"I support this petition"

"My family has already lost one cemetery due to a farmer who wanted to use the land for his cattle to graze and to farm."

"Please let my ancestors and family rest in peace. Approve this proposed legislation."

"I have ancestors that died and are buried in Virginia. I do not yet know where, but when they are discovered, I hope to be able to visit their graves."

"please pass this legislation to save our heritage"