HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-01-26 Public Comment - C. Alegria - Thank You for Your Care and Preservation of Sunset Hills CemeteryFrom:crystal
To:Bozeman Public Comment; Mitchell Overton
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Thank You for Your Care and Preservation of Sunset Hills Cemetery
Date:Monday, August 31, 2026 5:04:45 PM
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Dear Bozeman City Commissioners,
I am writing to express my appreciation for the exceptional care and attention being given
to Sunset Hills Cemetery.
As part of our historic walking tour program, Extreme History leads tours through Sunset
Hills Cemetery every Sunday throughout the summer. Because we spend so much time in
the cemetery, we've had the opportunity to see firsthand the work that has taken place
over the past year. We have noticed significant efforts to preserve and maintain the historic
headstones, including both repairs and cleaning, and the difference is remarkable.
Our tour attendees have noticed as well. Many have commented on how well cared for the
cemetery looks and have expressed their appreciation for the work being done to preserve
this important historic place.
I often tell our tour participants that a cemetery is an outdoor museum. Sunset Hills holds
the stories of so many of the people who built, shaped, and called Bozeman home. Its
headstones and monuments are not simply markers but they are historic resources that
help us tell the story of our community. Preserving them ensures that those stories remain
accessible to future generations.
We know that cemetery preservation requires time, expertise, resources, and a great deal
of care. We want the City Commission and the staff responsible for Sunset Hills Cemetery to
know that their efforts are being noticed and deeply appreciated.
Thank you for your continued commitment to maintaining and preserving Sunset Hills
Cemetery and for recognizing the importance of this special place to Bozeman's history and
community.
Sincerely,
Crystal Alegria
Crystal AlegriaDirector of The Extreme History Project----------------------------------------------------Check out The Story of Us: The Women who Shaped Montana Series
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