The city has finally agreed to restore the original names to our parks. This decision honors the complex history that many worked so hard to preserve. We must remain vigilant to ensure that these legacies are respected for years to come.
November 3, 2015
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Reached 250 supporters
August 17, 2015
April 8, 2015
The feedback I receive regarding these park names often highlights a deep desire to preserve every element of our shared local history. I have been spending my time researching documentation on the diverse experiences of those who served during the conflict. My goal remains to ensure that these stories are fully acknowledged rather than removed from our public spaces.
Reached 100 supporters
December 23, 2013
December 21, 2013
Reaching one hundred signatures will provide a clear foundation as we prepare to present this case to city officials. Please take a moment to forward this petition to others who appreciate the complexity of our local history.
123 Comments
I am from Memphis, Tn..born & raised and it is a shame that politicians, THE PEOPLE'S EMPLOYEES, there are trying to erase & eradicate the history of the South rather than preserve it and teach it & promote it to the next generation. Dispicable!!
The names of the three Memphis Parks honor three great men of the Antebellum South. We do not need to air-brush history as the Soviets did. The Civil War is a part of American history, I am proud to be a Southerner, and I salute the Confederate flag with "reverence, affection, and undying remembrance.."
It is a travesty to rename these parks and defile the history of our country. Now they are trying to remove the statue of Forrest which is his grave. I am ashamed to live in Memphis.
Two of my ancestors, both brothers, fought and ultimately died for what they believed in. One was killed at the Battle of Stones River and the other was injured and captured at the Battle of Lookout Mt. He was sent to a POW camp at Ft. Delaware, Delaware. I believe they should continue to be honored for their sacrifice.
This is a shame for politics to change the names of those parks to Honor those men on the Confederacy. I am all for those Confederate Generals, Black men, Hispanics, Hebrews, and Native Americans to be Honored like the Military people are today.
I stand for my ancestors.
No matter how hard they try to change history they cannot.
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The city has finally agreed to restore the original names to our parks. This decision honors the complex history that many worked so hard to preserve. We must remain vigilant to ensure that these legacies are respected for years to come.
November 3, 2015
Final supporters
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 17, 2015
April 8, 2015
The feedback I receive regarding these park names often highlights a deep desire to preserve every element of our shared local history. I have been spending my time researching documentation on the diverse experiences of those who served during the conflict. My goal remains to ensure that these stories are fully acknowledged rather than removed from our public spaces.
Reached 100 supporters
December 23, 2013
December 21, 2013
Reaching one hundred signatures will provide a clear foundation as we prepare to present this case to city officials. Please take a moment to forward this petition to others who appreciate the complexity of our local history.
123 Comments
I am sadden and annoyyed.how dare some representative government attempt to change history.our military men served in the defense of Homeland, families and honor.and in the beliefs that they were doing the correct thing .that gave their treasure,strength and lives as my uncle did for their cause.deo vindice sic semper tyrannus
I am from Memphis, Tn..born & raised and it is a shame that politicians, THE PEOPLE'S EMPLOYEES, there are trying to erase & eradicate the history of the South rather than preserve it and teach it & promote it to the next generation. Dispicable!!
The names of the three Memphis Parks honor three great men of the Antebellum South. We do not need to air-brush history as the Soviets did. The Civil War is a part of American history, I am proud to be a Southerner, and I salute the Confederate flag with "reverence, affection, and undying remembrance.."
It is a travesty to rename these parks and defile the history of our country. Now they are trying to remove the statue of Forrest which is his grave. I am ashamed to live in Memphis.
Two of my ancestors, both brothers, fought and ultimately died for what they believed in. One was killed at the Battle of Stones River and the other was injured and captured at the Battle of Lookout Mt. He was sent to a POW camp at Ft. Delaware, Delaware. I believe they should continue to be honored for their sacrifice.
This is a shame for politics to change the names of those parks to Honor those men on the Confederacy. I am all for those Confederate Generals, Black men, Hispanics, Hebrews, and Native Americans to be Honored like the Military people are today.
I stand for my ancestors.
No matter how hard they try to change history they cannot.
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I am sadden and annoyyed.how dare some representative government attempt to change history.our military men served in the defense of Homeland, families and honor.and in the beliefs that they were doing the correct thing .that gave their treasure,strength and lives as my uncle did for their cause.deo vindice sic semper tyrannus