Monday, November 13, 2006

Wiccan follow-up

I know H-Blog readers are riveted (spell bound?) to the saga of Wiccan's getting tombstones. Fans probably recall from the first installment that Wiccan's are recognized by the military, but do not have an officially approved engraving for tombstones in military cemeteries.

Deceased hero Wiccan Sgt. Patrick's plight was resolved when the State of Nevada superseded the VA and gave him his plaque. But his widow is fighting on for other Wiccans and filed suit against the Feds. Good for her.

While I haven't been able to find any opposition to the idea, the VA is dragging it's feet.

In memos and letters cited by the lawsuit, Lindee L. Lenox, director of memorial programs for the veterans agency, said the government was reviewing the process for evaluating and approving new emblems and would not accept new applications until the review was complete.
So first the VA has to define the process for evaluating and approving new emblems, then it will get around to working on this specific case. I wonder if the Wiccan's have a spell for holding your breath?

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