We have alot of those in South Texas.  I think it's because for the most
part Texans are inconsiderate crappy drivers.  Maybe also it's a Catholic
thing.

>From: "McNearney, Clayton" <mcnearne@MARSHALL.EDU>
>Reply-To: "McNearney, Clayton" <mcnearne@MARSHALL.EDU>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: roadside memorials/ No vanagon content
>Date: Mon, 19 Jul 2004 22:03:11 -0400
>
>Since many list members travel extensively I thought that this request
>was appropriate.  I am involved in a research project on roadside
>memorials, i.e., the white crosses and other items placed at the site of
>a fatal accident.  I would appreciate your comments and reflections on
>these.  Are they found in some states more than others? Do you notice
>them?  How old is this custom? If you have comments on these and similar
>questions please send them to me off list.  I would very much like your
>help in identifying and contacting people who have themselves
>participated in the construction of such memorials or who have friends
>or family so memorialized.  My contact information is:  Clayton L.
>McNearney, Department of Religious Studies, Marshall University,
>Huntington, West Virginia.  mcnearne@marshall.edu, Phone is (304)696
>4641   Thanks.

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