Rename Emancipation Park to Heyer Memorial Park

by: Eric B

recipient: Citizens if Charlottesville who are against hate., Charlottesville, VA

On 8/14/2017, white supremacists held rallies and perpetrated violence in our small town, using the Statue of Robert E. Lee in Emancipation Park as their rallying point and their reason for being here. In the violence, Heather Heyer was killed, and many others injured.



I believe that not only should the statue be removed, but that the spot be dedicated to Heather Hayer, and the park stand in memorium.