In an earlier photo I explained how they are in the process of building a new road that will actually run up over the railroad tracks along the primary North and South routes in and out of our town. It is a major project, and in spite of seeing all the property destruction, everyone knows it is something that is necessary. Well the construction crew came upon a surprise and they were forced to hault work in the area shown in this photo. It so happens that when they were excavating this area they came upon some burial plots. Back in the 1800's a church was built in the city, in fact it is the one that I had shared during Architecture Week, Old Salem Lutheran Church. Before they built the original grey stone church, they had to move a cemetary that was on the grounds where they planned to build. All the graves were moved to the Northern part of the town, and reportedly this may be the site of the relocated graves. We are still awaiting final word. If it is, then they must get permission to either move the graves again or build right over top of it. What a decision, and what a stumbling block,especiually with such expensive plans already in place.
WOW -- who would have guessed ? And if the graves get moved again it will give a whole new meaning to the phrase "May you rest in peace" -- seems like these departed folks are having a difficult time finding a final resting place.
Wow...what a picture that tells a million words...in my opinion you can't move/destroy a graveyard though...that land is forever to be untouched....how hurtful for living relatives to anticipate...
"...The best laid schemes of mice and men
Go often askew..."
Great pic for the theme Rick.