A story in today's local news from the Associated Press discusses how there are many descendants now contacting the VA to get a replacement headstone for their Veteran ancestors. To view, go to: http://www.dailysouthtown.com/southtown/dsliving/293ld1.htm After 11/29/98 you will need to go to the home page at: <http:www.dailysouthtown.com> and search the newspaper archives for the story; "Government provides free headstone to any vet." Bob