Christina Pacetti
St Augustine, FL
Dear Historic City News editor:
As a resident of St Augustine, I am concerned that removing any memorials will start a trend that will follow with the removal of other historical markers located in our city.
Elizabeth Duran Gessner
St Augustine, FL
Dear Historic City News editor:
Like everyone else in St Augustine, I have been following the controversy over the monuments in the Plaza. I am concerned not only by the potential loss to St Augustine’s streetscape and sense of history if they are removed, but also by the animosities being stirred up in this dispute. And, like most things, I think it can be solved by education.
Lance Thate, Chairman
St. Augustine Tea Party
Special to Historic City News
Dear Editor:
St Augustine has a local pastor who is attacking veterans. Confederate soldiers are considered US veterans under federal law, and they would be entitled to the same benefits as Union soldiers, if they were still alive. This is because of an Act of Congress, Public Law 810 passed in 1929 and various other federal laws.
Theresa Hartley
St Augustine, FL
I am appalled that any elected official in St Johns County would entertain for a second Rev Ron Rawls proposal for removing the Confederate monuments in the Plaza, and his three-word demand to “Remove them now”.
Bruce and Marilyn Kendeigh
St Augustine, FL
Becoming property owners in St. Augustine almost twenty years ago, and having some mobility difficulties, we just wish to contribute our written opinion to Rev. Rawls’ demands.
Kimberly Keen
St Augustine, FL
Special to Historic City News
My husband and I moved to Saint Augustine in January 2013 from Atlanta to be closer to family. We are educators and have a young daughter. We were excited to be near the beach and Disney World.
Susan Rathbone
Anastasia Island, FL
Dear Historic City News editor:
The issue of removing our historic statues and monuments relating to the Civil War has recently been brought up to the City of Saint Augustine leadership.
Matthew Lempke
Orange Park, FL
Dear Historic City News editor:
My roots in the St. Augustine area run deep. I am directly descended from the Pons-Ponce family, am an avid lover of history, and just completed my Master of Arts degree in history from Virginia Commonwealth University.
