Aside from the sad news regarding the state of the cemetery, I sure appreciate everyone's feedback on how to best visit Meriden.  If I was driving, I would be more than happy to haul along some tools and get the Parker plot cleaned up.  Unfortunately, expediency for these assessment visits usually dictates airline travel from Nashville.   I doubt the TSA guys would approve of lawn care implements in my carry-on, eh? 
 
Good tip on the Museum, Brian.  I'll be sure to make prior arrangements, if they are amenable to my timing. 
 
I'm looking forward to the visit, no matter what I see.  I'll post some pictures after my time in the hometown of our beloved Parker's. 
 
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