CEMETERY: Right to object

Bethany Mikolas I hope you know most of us in the community stand behind you and that you absolutely do not, in any way, owe anyone an apology. That’s unbelievably ridiculous and horrible. NO ONE should tell you how you can grieve or celebrate your child’s death or birth.

They have no right, and I doubt they would like it if someone told them when they can and can’t grieve or celebrate their deceased loved ones. You paid for that spot, that’s your families spot to go grieve, celebrate, or just visit.

You said you have been doing this for years and I am glad the parks department realized their mistake and will continue to keep it open for all the families with loved ones there to visit whenever they would like (continue being the key word there). If I could not sleep one night at say 11 p.m., I’m glad I have the right to go sit by my father, brother, and grandfather’s grave if I want to, and I’ll fight for that right.

There are private cemeteries that get locked at night so people have the choice to pay for those plots if they don’t like people being able to go grieve when they want to. Don’t listen to the people that can’t understand or don’t want to. Stand strong and thank you for sharing your story. I’m so sorry for your loss. I bet your son is proud of you for standing up for what is right.

ALISHA MOORE

Coeur d’Alene