Headstone returned to Veterans Affairs

On Friday, David Fleming said he would dig up the headstone at his war veteran father’s grave and take it to Veterans Affairs if the marker was not repaired in 48 hours.

On Monday, he followed through on what he said and, along with a friend and his cousins, pulled the headstone from the ground.

Read the full story in today’s print edition of The Telegram.

Also on the front page, Torbay residents are unhappy with their town council’s decision to accept cash in lieu of land in a subdivision deal.

The Telegram website offers only a sample of the stories our reporters, editors and photographers work hard to get to the public every day.

Today’s print edition of The Telegram, on the other hand, contains much more, from news and detailed sports, to opinion pieces and an expanded A&E section.

Inside today’s print edition:

• On page A3, a man appears in court facing 57 charges.

• Page A4, it’s just beachy — a photo slideshow of people enjoying the beautiful Monday weather at Topsail Beach.

• Page A5, Easter Seals photo exhibit opens.

• “Bald, and loving it” is the title of Steve Bartlett’s column on page B2.

• On page B5, a Canadian Press story of the ex-boyfriend charged with murder in Toronto area dismemberment.

• C1 begins the sports section with the latest on the NHL talks.

• On our front business page, D1, a story on a survey that indicates non-union salaries are going up.

Remember, for updates and the latest Breaking News, check www.thetelegram.com.

For the full picture, pick up a copy, subscribe to the print edition, sign up for the SmartEdition or download The Telegram app.

Get informed!

new fire girl: - August 28, 2012 at 20:47:36

Speaking from another point of view, I wish for those I love to be remembered in an honorable and respectful way. If request was made for this brave soldiers grave to be repaired in honor of his name, it should be the obligation of the veterans affairs office to make every effort to maintain the grave in a timly manor. Not only is it disrespectful to his fammily, who have every right to give thier loved ones who fought so bravely a beautiful grave site in which to honor and remember them. It is also disrespectful to the name Gerald Fleming, the man who name marks the stone. It is my opinion that not only should this man be commorated for taking such a brave leep, but many others including the veterans office should take notice of so many others of our brave soldiers resting places that are in the same array and disrepair.

Submit a comment

No Sympathy: - August 28, 2012 at 15:30:25

What a shame. Why didn't they repair it then submit the bill? Do they really care?

Joseph McGrath: - August 28, 2012 at 15:27:18

It is very sad that it had to come to this.The gravemarker of this honorable vet has been removed forever and even if replaced by another it will remain among things in NL that are there no more.It was given in good faith by his country and its citizens in thanks and rememberance for his military service.Now it is gone.It makes no sense to me like many other things happening in NL today.What was gained by this action?Nothing. It is time to move on from the whole affair .Vets are and have been remembered every single day in my prayers for years since a family member died so young as a serving medic. and I am sure the prayers of others include our vet dead..Be assured and certain that this will continue to be.I guess that this is the real and most worthy unseen thing at play here.Rest in peace brave soldier.We shall remember forever all of you!!!

California Pete from NFLD: - August 28, 2012 at 13:41:55

Shame on you, anger will not get you anywhere in life.Now what will be next you LACY BUM

3°C

The Telegram - News - Local

Headstone returned to Veterans Affairs

Comments

Submit a comment

More

Newsletter

Death Notices and Obituaries

Recent Announcements

Rees, George (Jos)

Tely Twitter

Sections

More

About

Our Network

List of sites within the network

Digital Transcontinental Information - Newspapers group