-Photo of cousin Dr. Dawn B. Mabalon by Jesse P. Gonzalez
Since we've found out the news of "expanding the parking lot" there have been posts from family and friends in Chicago, Florida, Boston, Michigan, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area and elsewhere. And here are the last two definitive posts by Lina of Stockton on my Facebook wall:
Lina Reyes Sanchez sorry, joanie....just drive by about 4pm...trees are gone.
March 28 at 7:37pm ·
Lina Reyes Sanchez joanie - trees were still up as of 27th noon. I hope they changed their minds!! have a great weekend, Lina
March 28 at 5:14am ·
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Prior to this other family members wrote:
Hi Auntie Joan May,
It's really sad how this has all come about. I asked Chuck [Gardella] how much it would be to move and replant the trees and he said it could be in the $75K range. He suggested maybe getting seedlings from these trees and replanting them or if the church can put up a grove of flowering trees as a memorial, perhaps. I know it's not the same, but at least it would be something.
Bern Cordova Gardella
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March 16, 2009
Since we've found out the news of "expanding the parking lot" there have been posts from family and friends in Chicago, Florida, Boston, Michigan, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area and elsewhere. And here are the last two definitive posts by Lina of Stockton on my Facebook wall:
Lina Reyes Sanchez sorry, joanie....just drive by about 4pm...trees are gone.
March 28 at 7:37pm ·
Lina Reyes Sanchez joanie - trees were still up as of 27th noon. I hope they changed their minds!! have a great weekend, Lina
March 28 at 5:14am ·
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Prior to this other family members wrote:
Hi Auntie Joan May,
It's really sad how this has all come about. I asked Chuck [Gardella] how much it would be to move and replant the trees and he said it could be in the $75K range. He suggested maybe getting seedlings from these trees and replanting them or if the church can put up a grove of flowering trees as a memorial, perhaps. I know it's not the same, but at least it would be something.
Bern Cordova Gardella
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March 16, 2009
Hi Auntie Joan May,
This is so sad to hear! It amazes me that the landscaper can not figure out a plan to work around those beautiful trees. Tony and I will pray that those making these decisions will find it in their hearts to salvage the trees. If not, is there anyway you can obtain parts of the tree and have a wood sculptor create a beautiful artpiece from it? We would be happy to give some monetary contribution for it.
If it is any comfort, Uncle Baoy and Auntie Nina's legacy will always continue through our hearts and minds. The mention of their names always tug at our hearts. They touched so many people and will never be forgotten. Wish our kids could have known them.
With love and hope,
Annchella & Tony Cordova Dalida
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