I grew up in Michigan in the 40s & 50s ... I remember seeing them then.  It
strikes me that they are both more elaborate and more common ... or is it
that there are more accidents?

-----Original Message-----
From: Campbell, Robin (PEB) [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 3:45 PM
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they have been around since at least my childhood in the 1950s  and they
have grown far more elaborate in recent years.
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From: Rickie Good [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 3:08 PM
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We see them in SC all the time, usually at accident sites.  I've seen simple
crosses, elaborate flower arrangements, and written messages.  I haven't
heard of anyone perserving the items.  As for how long they've been around,
no idea :(  but it's at least since the late 70s.  (and now I feel very OLD)

Rickie Good
Education Outreach Coordinator
Sumter County Museum
PO Box 1456
122 North Washington Street
Sumter, SC  29151
803-775-0908

----- Original Message -----
From: Audra  <mailto:[log in to unmask]> Oliver
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Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: Memorials


Are spontaneous memorials a relatively new thing or have I been relatively
unaware until recently?

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