Sandy, Utah - Tall Tales of why Tree Honoring Fallen Soldiers was Removed
December 5, 2007 by Conservative Culture
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Too tall and too many pictures. That was the reason cited. What she did say only covered up what she didn’t reveal about her feelings toward our troops. People lie so they can look good while doing what they want to do. It’s a shame and would be one reason I wouldn’t bother to see this exhibit. Perhaps she should go back and remove some more trees to convince us she really wants to be consistent.
Organizers of Sandy, Utah’s Festival of Trees have kicked out a display that honors the state’s fallen war heroes. A woman who helped dedicate the soldiers tree says one of the festival organizers told her that the display did not deserve any more recognition than someone who had died in a car accident or passed away in a hospice.
Titled “Our Heroes,” the tree is dedicated to nearly 50 Utah soldiers who have died in military service.
Utah’s CBS Channel 2 (KUTV) reports festival chairwoman Edyth Hansen removed the tree from the main exhibit area because she said it was too tall — had more than one picture — and was not dedicated to children. [HT Stop the ACLU]
Deanna
on Thu, 6th Dec 2007 11:45 pm
Sad…sad…sad…the reality is, where the tree was actually placed was at the main entrance. This was the perfect place!
That tree held such a presence of honor it was near impossible to miss.
If I were the decorator, I would have been excited to have my tree in such visible view vs. being in and amongst the other 500 trees.
Everyone going into the main event was reminded of our soldiers that have fallen because of the so called “rejection”. Sometimes these things just work out perfectly!
Don’t you think?
We have decorated a tree at the festival for 4 years in a row.
My experience of particating with this organization has been one of integrity, helpfulness and gratitude.
It really saddens me to see people attempting to taint their name.
letterstosoldiersdotorg
on Mon, 2nd Jun 2008 7:10 am
Where could we find names of families that have lost members in Iraq war from UTah? thanks We are giving special tribute concert and gifts to all military branches of Utah and t heir families June 14th 11am to 1pm with vendors, music, prizes, booths, military support organizations, etc. thank you Denise 808-4424