Fort Meigs Union Cemetery decorations

Asked why the cemetery is targeting a father's 28-year trellis memorial for his son when no new rules have been formally adopted.

Spoke for Austin Floring's mother, describing the 28-year memorial tradition, poor communication from cemetery staff, and asking council to intervene and pause the January removal deadline.

Described months of cemetery problems, media coverage, a 200-signature petition, and being unable to place fall flowers on her husband's grave for the first time in 37 years.

Says she's been rescuing keepsakes from the cemetery trash and disputed claims that moving items during mowing is difficult.

A Rossford resident who has decorated her family's graves for 50 years and cannot understand why long-accepted practices are changing now.

Reported sentimental items being removed from graves with no notice, calling the handling improper.