Beth, Very well said. I felt the same on June 9th when we threw those roses down into the ravine. The memorial service when Rev. Barz-Snell read each name was so touching. One of the more important lessons to take from Salem would be tolerance of and fairness to others. I don't think Darlene meant to offend. In her excitement, she chose the wrong words. Perhaps, as she does more research, she will begin to realize that these were real, living human beings, who loved and were loved, not just names on a page. Bonnie 8th great-granddaughter of Susanna North Martin