Antoinette, I can certainly sympathize with you and all about all the red tape you had to go through to get the stone for your grandfather. About a year or so ago, I went through all the government red tape possible to get replacement medals that my father was awarded during World War II. After I sent in even more proof than they should have ever needed, I only received a WWII Victory Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, and an Air Medal. They refused to send me his 3 Bronze Service Stars and his Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal even though I sent in more than enough proof that he got them as I have all of his papers, orders, information on medals awarded, flight logs, etc. I even contacted my Congressman and he couldn't even get through all the red tape to help me. I finally called the White House, talked with a lady there, then faxed all my information to her. I would have loved to have been a fly on the wall to see the faces on those guys who refused to send me the Bronze Service Stars and the one medal to begin with, especially when they got the order from the White House to send the items. At least I have! ALL of them now....by the way, the originals were destroyed in a house fire my mother had in the early 1980's. I know this is a bit off the subject for the list, but I just wanted to let folks know that when you have the proof for something you need, be persistent, and use every avenue available to get it. Even if it means going to the "top." Edward