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| Edna La Moth is furious after seeing the BAA map. |
DEVASTATED relatives are furious at maps published by BAA which show a planned link road passing through a Harlington cemetery.
Documents released as part of BAA's consultation over a proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport contained a map showing a spur road passing over the site of the Cherry Lane Cemetery in Shepiston Lane.
Edna La Mothe, 68, whose husband, Everest, was buried in the cemetery in 2003, said: "Saying I am angry is putting it very lightly. I am furious.
"When I buried him I expected him to be there for an eternity. It is just obscene that such an idea was even thought of.
"When I last went to the cemetery and I was speaking to someone about it, they couldn't believe it was true, they had no idea about it.
"This is somebody I love and for as long as I live I will fight for this."
Mrs La Mothe's daughter, Natasha, found out about the plans two weeks ago and has set up a online petition on the Government's Downing Street website.
She said: "There is one part of me that is appalled because nobody has been made aware of this.
"It is sacred land, you don't just mess it up without a thought of the people buried there and their friends and relatives.
"I am livid and devastated. When my father died, he did not want to be cremated, he wanted to be buried. If he was alive he would be furious."
Donna Casey, a spokesman for BAA, denied the company was planning to build roads through the cemetery.
She said: "The document is not wrong, but shows an indicative layout of where road access schemes could potentially be located if the Government made a decision in favour of a third runway.
"Future road access schemes would be subjected to a detailed design process and transport assessments in partnership with the relevant authorities.
"We apologise if local residents have been distressed by the map, but we can confirm that graves would not be destroyed."
However, Brian Sobey, the chairman of Sipson Residents' Association, said BAA's claims made a mockery of the consultation process.
He said: "They say the map in the consultation paper is indicative, which of course is absolutely pointless for anyone trying to make an objection to it.
"As a consultation document it's a load of rubbish. That's fundamentally ridiculous.
"If you're making a comment on something you should be looking at the images of what's actually going to happen if the plans go through."
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11:20am Thursday 15th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: Laura, Hayes on 12:56pm Thu 15 May 08
I am disgusted on hearing this. I will back up any campaign to stop this. My grandad is here as well as other people I knew of.
I am disgusted on hearing this. I will back up any campaign to stop this. My grandad is here as well as other people I knew of.
Posted by: Hailey, West Drayton on 4:12pm Thu 15 May 08
Dont they think they are doing enough damage already!! my cousin, grandad and a few other relatives are here and no way in the world are BAA going to win
Dont they think they are doing enough damage already!! my cousin, grandad and a few other relatives are here and no way in the world are BAA going to win
Posted by: Alex Berry, Middlesex on 5:02pm Thu 15 May 08
If this commercially led monstrosity should be given the go ahead, it proves that both the government and the leaders of BAA and its affiliates place humanity and the environment second to profit and personal gain. How can this be right? It is [bold]NOT A SOLUTION[/bold] to BAA’s planning problems.
To even conceive of this idea is not only stupid, it is outrageously insensitive. If this is approved - those who contributed directly or indirectly to the decision will [bold]NEVER BE FORGIVEN[/bold] by so many people, alive and resting. So many souls at unrest - how can one sleep at night with that burden.
From someone who was born in Harlington with several relatives resting in Cherry Lane cemetery.
If this commercially led monstrosity should be given the go ahead, it proves that both the government and the leaders of BAA and its affiliates place humanity and the environment second to profit and personal gain. How can this be right? It is
NOT A SOLUTION to BAA’s planning problems.
To even conceive of this idea is not only stupid, it is outrageously insensitive. If this is approved - those who contributed directly or indirectly to the decision will
NEVER BE FORGIVEN by so many people, alive and resting. So many souls at unrest - how can one sleep at night with that burden.
From someone who was born in Harlington with several relatives resting in Cherry Lane cemetery.
Posted by: korena, hayes on 9:13pm Thu 15 May 08
I am, like most people, disgusted by hearing this news. I have a aunt, who i nursed through cancer, who has been laid to rest there along with other people i know, young and old. Have people, of this community, not been through enough sorrow and pain losing a loved one without going through anymore upset. After all rest in peace should mean REST IN PEACE.
I am, like most people, disgusted by hearing this news. I have a aunt, who i nursed through cancer, who has been laid to rest there along with other people i know, young and old. Have people, of this community, not been through enough sorrow and pain losing a loved one without going through anymore upset. After all rest in peace should mean REST IN PEACE.
Posted by: Dennis Tierney, Pinkwell, Hayes on 9:17am Fri 16 May 08
My Uncle (killed in the WWII), my grandmother and my mother rest in peace at the cemetry and I wholeheartedly oppose any disturbance of their grave and the grounds in which they are located. I thought there was a 100 year rule which meant that graves could not be built upon until that period of time had elapsed. Is this something else that this government and BAA are going to twist or ignore for thier own purposes?
My Uncle (killed in the WWII), my grandmother and my mother rest in peace at the cemetry and I wholeheartedly oppose any disturbance of their grave and the grounds in which they are located. I thought there was a 100 year rule which meant that graves could not be built upon until that period of time had elapsed. Is this something else that this government and BAA are going to twist or ignore for thier own purposes?
Posted by: C.J.Berry, Hampshire on 1:04pm Fri 16 May 08
This is unethical.i have many relations buried here,i would like them to rest in peace.Find other solutions
C.J.B.
This is unethical.i have many relations buried here,i would like them to rest in peace.Find other solutions
C.J.B.
Posted by: Jo, hillingdon on 1:09pm Fri 16 May 08
The whole idea of money grabbers wanting to disturb many peoples last resting place is unforgiveable. My baby son, my father, my grandmother, 4 uncles, 1 aunt and my grandparents are all laid to rest there. Is money really that important that those families, such as mine, who are grieving the loss of loved ones are made to suffer more because of money hungry people[bold]bold[/bold]
The whole idea of money grabbers wanting to disturb many peoples last resting place is unforgiveable. My baby son, my father, my grandmother, 4 uncles, 1 aunt and my grandparents are all laid to rest there. Is money really that important that those families, such as mine, who are grieving the loss of loved ones are made to suffer more because of money hungry people
Posted by: Andy Barnes, Uxbridge on 3:49pm Fri 16 May 08
As with almost eveything to do with BAA forcing through the 3rd runway application, it is ill conceived and in very bad taste. Everytime BAA manages another obscenity I gasp and say it can't get much worse than that!
They have this time hit an all time low.
[bold]DISGUSTING BAA TOTALLY DISGUSTING[/bold] !
As with almost eveything to do with BAA forcing through the 3rd runway application, it is ill conceived and in very bad taste. Everytime BAA manages another obscenity I gasp and say it can't get much worse than that!
They have this time hit an all time low.
DISGUSTING BAA TOTALLY DISGUSTING !
Posted by: Sue, Hillingdon on 3:13pm Sat 17 May 08
What is it with BAA they want to take away peoples homes and now they want to take away the place that people are laid to rest, I have family there and do not want them disturbed for the sake of a spur road Greed is a nasty trait and BAA should be ashamed of themselves
What is it with BAA they want to take away peoples homes and now they want to take away the place that people are laid to rest, I have family there and do not want them disturbed for the sake of a spur road Greed is a nasty trait and BAA should be ashamed of themselves
Posted by: sarah, westdrayton on 8:49pm Sat 17 May 08
my [bold]baby daughter[/bold] [/bold] and son are buried at this cementery i have been though enough sorrow pain and heartache i dont need to go though any more just because baa want more money and run ways .baa needs to think hard about what they are going to put all these familys though.
my baby daughter and son are buried at this cementery i have been though enough sorrow pain and heartache i dont need to go though any more just because baa want more money and run ways .baa needs to think hard about what they are going to put all these familys though.
Posted by: G Horwood, Uxbridge on 11:08pm Tue 20 May 08
This is consecrated ground,how can the Labour, Conservatives and Liberals allow this to be even considered!! The political arena is full of promises, but lets see if any of these parties fight our cause!! Less talk from the MP's more action!!
This is consecrated ground,how can the Labour, Conservatives and Liberals allow this to be even considered!! The political arena is full of promises, but lets see if any of these parties fight our cause!! Less talk from the MP's more action!!
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This is disgusting and I as well as hundreds and thousands of others will go against any plans of this sort.
Spread the word to everyone you know and we will fight together! I too have relatives and friends laid to rest there - it is NOT ON BAA!!!!
p.s. we do not believe your spokesperson! Why make the map then? You (BAA) have and will upset even more people now!
This is disgusting and I as well as hundreds and thousands of others will go against any plans of this sort.
Spread the word to everyone you know and we will fight together! I too have relatives and friends laid to rest there - it is NOT ON BAA!!!!
p.s. we do not believe your spokesperson! Why make the map then? You (BAA) have and will upset even more people now!
Posted by: Sally Ragg, Iver on 8:12pm Fri 23 May 08
My dad is buried at Cherry Lane and and it is the only place we have where we can sit in peace in memory of him. This idea just shows that BAA do not care at all for people who have already been through more sorrow than they can bear. It cannot happen.
My dad is buried at Cherry Lane and and it is the only place we have where we can sit in peace in memory of him. This idea just shows that BAA do not care at all for people who have already been through more sorrow than they can bear. It cannot happen.
Posted by: Simon, West Drayton on 8:28pm Tue 27 May 08
My 2 year old daughter is buried here and I find this proposal absolutely stomach churning. Are BAA trying to alienate the whole of Hillingdon Borough with their consistant plans to demolish villages and their surroundings to accomplish more money, noise and polution.
I for one will fight against this.
My 2 year old daughter is buried here and I find this proposal absolutely stomach churning. Are BAA trying to alienate the whole of Hillingdon Borough with their consistant plans to demolish villages and their surroundings to accomplish more money, noise and polution.
I for one will fight against this.
Posted by: Sean Osbourn, Hayes on 12:56am Wed 28 May 08
My Mother is buried here and I would be devistated if the proposal was to go ahead. The dead should be able to rest in peace, not disturbed to put money into the pockets of these money grabbers. I would be suprised if any of them have any relatives buried here. I hope the Council takes the stand and does not allow this unholly proposal to go ahead. If there is any petition or rally against this, then count me in. This is an utter disgrace to even contenplate doing something as dire as this.
My Mother is buried here and I would be devistated if the proposal was to go ahead. The dead should be able to rest in peace, not disturbed to put money into the pockets of these money grabbers. I would be suprised if any of them have any relatives buried here. I hope the Council takes the stand and does not allow this unholly proposal to go ahead. If there is any petition or rally against this, then count me in. This is an utter disgrace to even contenplate doing something as dire as this.
Posted by: Aimee Liston, hillingdon on 12:33pm Wed 28 May 08
i think this is disgusting!
I have started a group on face book just to raise awareness,called "Save Cherry Lane Cemetery for all our loved ones who are buried there."
so far 1200 members and all WILL sign the petition, over half already have. [bold]This wont be allowed to happen[/bold]
i think this is disgusting!
I have started a group on face book just to raise awareness,called "Save Cherry Lane Cemetery for all our loved ones who are buried there."
so far 1200 members and all WILL sign the petition, over half already have.
This wont be allowed to happen Posted by: riley smith, iver on 9:23pm Fri 6 Jun 08
i think this is a joke my brother been buried there for 19 years and also my baby cousin 2 years ago it would break my familys heart to think that BAA would build a road BAA has no consideration of peoples fellings will attend both grave once or twice a week there been enough grieving without this happening i would like someone to tell me how or where do i sign the petetion please get back to me on rileysmith59@googlem
ail.com
i think this is a joke my brother been buried there for 19 years and also my baby cousin 2 years ago it would break my familys heart to think that BAA would build a road BAA has no consideration of peoples fellings will attend both grave once or twice a week there been enough grieving without this happening i would like someone to tell me how or where do i sign the petetion please get back to me on rileysmith59@googlem
ail.com
Posted by: Tony, Hayes on 11:28am Sun 8 Jun 08
I have just been to visit my Mother,Father and Sisters grave and have come back absolutely incensed. The proposal to put a road through Cherry Lane cemetery is unbelievable. Do the people that come up with these ideas have relatives buried in Cherry Lane, I think not. I don't suppose they even live in the area.
BAA think they can run rough shod over everyone and it is about time we stood up against these money grabbers. If they want a fight then they have certainly got one with this outrageous proposal.
I have just been to visit my Mother,Father and Sisters grave and have come back absolutely incensed. The proposal to put a road through Cherry Lane cemetery is unbelievable. Do the people that come up with these ideas have relatives buried in Cherry Lane, I think not. I don't suppose they even live in the area.
BAA think they can run rough shod over everyone and it is about time we stood up against these money grabbers. If they want a fight then they have certainly got one with this outrageous proposal.
Posted by: Philip Sherwood, Harlington on 4:36pm Wed 11 Jun 08
The fact that BAA is proposing to forcibly evict 3000 people from their homes shows that it has no respect for the living. Obviously it won't worry too much about the dead.
The fact that BAA is proposing to forcibly evict 3000 people from their homes shows that it has no respect for the living. Obviously it won't worry too much about the dead.
Posted by: ANON, Hayes on 5:45pm Wed 11 Jun 08
This is just pathetic.... how can u justify this. it was hard enough to bury relatives once, now they want to bring back the heart ache to the thousands of families who have generations of people laid to rest here. Im sure if the clever person or people who thought up this "Wondreful" idea had a relative buried here, there would be no way they would even dream about this road.... do we not have enough roads? is there not enough polution, now u want to disturb the dead and buried for yet another road!!!!! UR SICK!!!!!
This is just pathetic.... how can u justify this. it was hard enough to bury relatives once, now they want to bring back the heart ache to the thousands of families who have generations of people laid to rest here. Im sure if the clever person or people who thought up this "Wondreful" idea had a relative buried here, there would be no way they would even dream about this road.... do we not have enough roads? is there not enough polution, now u want to disturb the dead and buried for yet another road!!!!! UR SICK!!!!!
Posted by: Sharon, Heston on 8:29pm Thu 12 Jun 08
BAA and the Government are sick, there is NO way that they will disturb the resting place of my family or others, we can fight this, spread the word to sign the petition
http://petitions.pm.
gov.uk/CherryLane/
BAA and the Government are sick, there is NO way that they will disturb the resting place of my family or others, we can fight this, spread the word to sign the petition
http://petitions.pm.
gov.uk/CherryLane/
Posted by: D Cresswell, 397-319 on 3:45pm Fri 13 Jun 08
I have just heard about this- I am totally disgusted at the thought of this - not just for me but for everyone who has a loved one buried at this cemetry. I pray that it never happens!
I have just heard about this- I am totally disgusted at the thought of this - not just for me but for everyone who has a loved one buried at this cemetry. I pray that it never happens!
Posted by: Linda Bowes, Reading on 10:40pm Sat 14 Jun 08
Please don't disturb our parents. The subsidence is bad enough to come to terms with let alone the thought of them being disregarded for a road. BAA go elsewhere please.
Please don't disturb our parents. The subsidence is bad enough to come to terms with let alone the thought of them being disregarded for a road. BAA go elsewhere please.
Posted by: letitia dalley, ickenham on 12:22pm Tue 17 Jun 08
my nan is buried here, and when i found out this morning, it felt like i was grieving for her all over again. this is unfair, my granfather is devasted. please dont distrub my nan, let her rip.
my nan is buried here, and when i found out this morning, it felt like i was grieving for her all over again. this is unfair, my granfather is devasted. please dont distrub my nan, let her rip.
Posted by: letitia and nathan dalley, ickenham on 12:32pm Tue 17 Jun 08
[quote][bold]Jo[/bold] wrote:
The whole idea of money grabbers wanting to disturb many peoples last resting place is unforgiveable. My baby son, my father, my grandmother, 4 uncles, 1 aunt and my grandparents are all laid to rest there. Is money really that important that those families, such as mine, who are grieving the loss of loved ones are made to suffer more because of money hungry people[bold]bold[/bold] [/quote] our nan is buried here.finding out the new today is horrifing. it feels like we are geiveing for her all over again. my grandad father will be horrified. we dont need any more runways we have enought, [quote]quote[/quote]
Jo wrote:
The whole idea of money grabbers wanting to disturb many peoples last resting place is unforgiveable. My baby son, my father, my grandmother, 4 uncles, 1 aunt and my grandparents are all laid to rest there. Is money really that important that those families, such as mine, who are grieving the loss of loved ones are made to suffer more because of money hungry people
our nan is buried here.finding out the new today is horrifing. it feels like we are geiveing for her all over again. my grandad father will be horrified. we dont need any more runways we have enought,
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Posted by: Kerry Miller, Hayes on 12:38pm Fri 20 Jun 08
This cemetry is the resting place to my dad, grandparents, uncles and aunts. Will this company stop at nothing to boost its profits? Have these people got a heart?
This cemetry is the resting place to my dad, grandparents, uncles and aunts. Will this company stop at nothing to boost its profits? Have these people got a heart?
Posted by: june, hayes on 1:40pm Sat 28 Jun 08
[bold]my father, husband,daughter and many friends of mine were put here to rest and it is disgusting that some greedy people would even think of moving them so if there is to be a protest or march me my family and friends will be at the front of the queue
my father, husband,daughter and many friends of mine were put here to rest and it is disgusting that some greedy people would even think of moving them so if there is to be a protest or march me my family and friends will be at the front of the queue
Posted by: Ashley, Hillingdon on 1:50pm Sat 28 Jun 08
my granddad and my mum is buried here and i am outraged that this idea even crossed your mind, do you not no what it feels like to grieve over someone then have to do it all over again.God forebid that you ever had to bury your mum at 5 then have to dig her up and bury her again at 13 you have no idea how heart breaking that is. Also imagine how many younger children have suffered from this.
my granddad and my mum is buried here and i am outraged that this idea even crossed your mind, do you not no what it feels like to grieve over someone then have to do it all over again.God forebid that you ever had to bury your mum at 5 then have to dig her up and bury her again at 13 you have no idea how heart breaking that is. Also imagine how many younger children have suffered from this.
Posted by: Bob Griffin, Cornwall now but for 59 years Hillingdon on 9:48am Tue 1 Jul 08
The sheer cynicism of BAA a Spanish company beggers belief.My parents and other friends and family are buried in Cherry lane and to desecrate their last resting places in the name of profit just is unthinkable.Would they get away with digging up Spanish cemetarys to put in a runway I think not.Any caring government would ensure this could not happen.BAA have stooped to a new low and then say they have no plans to do this,DO NOT TRUST THEM[bold]bold[/bold]
The sheer cynicism of BAA a Spanish company beggers belief.My parents and other friends and family are buried in Cherry lane and to desecrate their last resting places in the name of profit just is unthinkable.Would they get away with digging up Spanish cemetarys to put in a runway I think not.Any caring government would ensure this could not happen.BAA have stooped to a new low and then say they have no plans to do this,DO NOT TRUST THEM
Posted by: ashish, southall on 11:05am Tue 1 Jul 08
This place is resting place for my friends son.please stop and don destroy this place[quote]quote[/quote] [quote]quote[/quote] [quote]quote[/quote] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold] [bold]bold[/bold]
This place is resting place for my friends son.please stop and don destroy this place
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Posted by: Mary, Greenford on 3:12pm Wed 2 Jul 08
A very dear friend of mine is buried there. I know that her family and all her friends are devastated at the possibility of her grave being disturbed in any way. How would you feel if it were one of [bold]your[/bold] loved ones BAA?
A very dear friend of mine is buried there. I know that her family and all her friends are devastated at the possibility of her grave being disturbed in any way. How would you feel if it were one of
your loved ones BAA?
Posted by: Cherie, Harlington on 5:44pm Wed 2 Jul 08
[italic][bold]Today is the 14th anniversay of my mothers death,I thought she would now after a long and horrible illness, be at peace,I bought the land opposite so when my time came I would be near her, BAA and the government should be ashamed of themselves if they go ahead with this plan, I hope they are aware that hell will await everyone that has anything to do with the plan, that is from the planning table to the finishing product.[/bold][/italic]
Today is the 14th anniversay of my mothers death,I thought she would now after a long and horrible illness, be at peace,I bought the land opposite so when my time came I would be near her, BAA and the government should be ashamed of themselves if they go ahead with this plan, I hope they are aware that hell will await everyone that has anything to do with the plan, that is from the planning table to the finishing product.
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