[torque]

<p>Last winter I was on a committee that was studying roadside memorials.  Quite often relatives of loved ones killed at a location will continually place flowers, teddy bears, photos, etc.  Usually it becomes unkempt and causes safety concerns with drivers distracted while looking at them.</p>
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<p>I put forth an idea and the program is now in full swing.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/City+unveils+fatality+memorial/3448267/story.html" target="_blank">http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/City+unveils+fatality+memorial/3448267/story.html</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://www.calgarysun.com/news/alberta/2010/08/26/15154251.html" target="_blank">http://www.calgarysun.com/news/alberta/2010/08/26/15154251.html</a></p>

 

[sierra]

<p>What a neat idea!! And the fact that they did it is great! </p>
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[merigayle]

<p>what a nice gesture and option for grieving families.</p>

 

[4boysmom]

<p>Neat idea. </p>
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<p>The neighbor boy was killed Thanksgiving weekend.  This is a road that son1 and I ride all the time--actually we had ridden it just hours before the accident.  Students have kept a roadside memorial, but it does become a bit messy.  Plus, it's on a blind curve, NOT a good place for random flowers, etc to be placed.  This type of memorial would be nice.</p>