Letters

While I don’t want to belabor this issue, I do believe that Colonel Charles Tupper [“Honoring Philanthropy,” Letters, January 30], who responded to my first complaint letter [“Signs of Love?” Letters, January 9], missed an important point that I made: The rock (whether the intended place for the plaque or not) is not the ideal place for the memorial plaque. 1) It is not in the best location to be seen by the public (isn’t that the intent?). The sad fact that two previous plaques have been removed from the rock should speak volumes. 2) I suggested placing it on a 4x4 (or another elevated stand) behind the guard rail and high enough to prevent tampering.

My letter was never an invitation for someone to remove it but rather a call to place the plaque in a more visible location and restore the “Do What You Love” message at the same time. Seems like a reasonable solution and one that would protect the memorial plaque.

Dave Johns

Southampton