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Desecration to occur unless YOU stop it

by Walkstwodogs (Subscribe)

Posted on: Apr 16, 2009 at 11:43 PM EDT

Channel: News

Location: Perry Twp., Lake County, Ohio

After watching "We Shall Remain" Monday evening I feel compelled to write again about the pending desecration of ancient American Indian graves in Perry Township, Lake County, Ohio. The County Engineer has proposed a high level bridge to be started on top of this burial site and is rapidly proceeding with his project. He is working on funding and going forward with the intent to desecrate the graves of at least 7 people who lived in an encampment on the Grand River in Lake County, Ohio.

I have read the documentation from an archeological study done in 1997 and it states that 7 bodies, including one baby were documented in this site. Since the area covers approximately 3 acres it is very likely that there are many more than 7 people buried in this wooded area that was once your land.

This bridge project was stopped in 1997 due to input from American Indians and you can help again. The Engineer feels that "the laws have changed" and he can go forward with this project entitled:

LAK Vrooman PID 5669

If you agree that disturbing the dead is improper please write to:

LTC Daniel B. Snead, P.E. District Commander
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Buffalo Office
1776 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14207-3199

Just a few minutes of your time can make a difference! They heard you in 1997 and stopped this project! Please write again. You have the power and can be heard!

Wise One says ...

On Friday, Apr 17 at 1:59 AM

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When is disturbing the dead and archaeological human remains different? Bones of our ancestors could be found, at least one university within each state - their Archaeological Department. A date needs to be defined, when the remains become science.

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Marie says ...

On Tuesday, Apr 21 at 11:34 AM

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Ask the County Engineer where his Grandmother is buried at. And, then proceed to ask if you can build a bridge, housing development, strip malls, and roads over her grave. I'm curious as to what his answer would be.

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laura says ...

On Wednesday, Apr 22 at 2:28 AM

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I hope this project can be stopped again. They need to find a another spot for the bridge.

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Lila StandingTall says ...

On Wednesday, Apr 22 at 7:44 PM

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It's ashame that America is in the shape its in, but when people forget to respect the dead, this is what happens to a country that lowers their morals of respect for anything,Living or Dead. People need to stand up for what is right now.Protect All

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I saw on the Yosemite Comments says ...

On Thursday, Apr 23 at 4:41 PM

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I saw on the Yosemite Comments the Government built a sewer plant over an Indian burial site, You might write to Obama for this outrage. The dead are to rest, not be a foundation for a bridge.

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Brandon says ...

On Saturday, Apr 25 at 11:20 AM

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Our dead are sacred and should be respected! It doesn't matter how long ago they were buried, do you see people going into Italian graveyards from the renessaince era? Do you see your own grave in 1000 years a science?

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BraveModoc says ...

On Saturday, Apr 25 at 9:03 PM

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Hey Theres A fer Walmarts Built on some site but the Goverment didnt stop them from building..the goverment made money from the Taxes of walmarts..

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michaelene says ...

On Tuesday, Apr 28 at 12:06 PM

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When will American Indians get respect?I think I'll be cremated for fear of being dug up someday or like built over.Our money hungry Americans let nothing get in their way....they had no morals then.they have no morals now.

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Nahkeeta says ...

On Tuesday, May 5 at 2:51 PM

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Nothing is sacred anymore !The religion is about the trinity of body, soul and spirit and disturbing one part will disturb the other . It will take more then few words for certain people to realize what history and beliefs of a nation, means.

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maryd says ...

On Thursday, May 21 at 8:40 PM

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Outrageous. Nothing is sacred, nothing! It has to stop. Everyone has value whether dead or alive. I will write.

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