he fought and died for his country

if his wishes were to have some type of wiccan symbal mark his grave, OUR COUNTRY SHOULD HONOR HIS WISHES.

an' it harm none, do as you will

you know people STILL have the wrong idea about witches and/or those who practice wicca or one of the many forms of it. wiccans DO NOT celebrate the devil contrary to the belief of some. they DO NOT sacrifice the lives of young children in their cellars contrary to the belief of some. they DO NOT drink the blood of virgins (where can you find one of THOSE these days?) contrary to the belief of some.

wiccans celebrate the earth, life, one another. they practice GOOD NOT EVIL (and if they don't they aren't really wiccan). for me, it's not really a religion, it's a way of life (again, that's just me). for me, i try to be the best person i can. if someone takes the time to TALK to me instead of pre-judging me (on my looks or what others who don't know me say) they will certainly see who and what i am.

Top veteran official joins pentacle debate


By SCOTT SONNER, Associated Press Writer Sat May 27, 8:20 AM ET
Over the years, families have used religious symbols such as the Jewish Star of David, the Christian cross and the Islamic crescent and star to honor their loved ones on headstones and markers. For Sgt. Patrick Stewart's family, the symbol of choice was also from his religion: the Wiccan pentacle.
But of all the symbols and faiths recognized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Wicca and its emblem — a circle around a five-pointed star — are not among them.
The department is reviewing a request to include the symbol, but when a decision will come is unclear.
That has angered many. The state's top veterans official, Tim Tetz, said he was "diligently pursuing" the matter with Gov. Kenny Guinn, Sen. Harry Reid (news, bio, voting record), D-Nev., and Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev.
"Sergeant Stewart and his family deserve recognition for their contributions to our country," said Tetz, executive director of the Nevada Office of Veterans Services.
"It's unfortunate the process is taking so long, but I am certain Sgt. Patrick will ultimately receive his marker with the Wiccan symbol," he said Thursday..............