More than 200 names to be removed from Iraq memorial in Lafayette

The names of more than 200 dead U.S. soldiers will be removed from an Iraq War memorial in Lafayette this weekend, organizers said today.

But one angry Tracy man who found his step-son's name on a white wooden cross last week said he and others still plan to protest at the site.

The names of all but about a dozen soldiers will be removed on Sunday, unless a soldier's family gives permission for it to remain. About 300 names of troops from California now grace the 3,188 white wooden crosses that make up the hillside memorial. The decision comes as anti-war activists prepare for a candlelight vigil on Monday to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the war.

"We didn't intend to cause any grief to the families of soldiers that died," said organizer Jeff Heaton. "So when we saw how agitated they were, we (decided) we don't want to turn the memorial into a battleground."

A SOLUTION -- They could either replace the names those that they don't have permission with the numerical death order. Or use the numerical death order and maybe even death date.

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