I so admire your proactive stance in making changes that make a difference in your local community. You suggested many good actions that people could take to honor Caylee and I'm sure many here on this forum have already done so. (I think there's an entire thread about what people plan and already have done to memorialise her.)
I understand that it's your opinion that the people who left the cross were being spiteful. I don't agree but respect the fact that that is your opinion ~ but I'm wondering if you are defending George and Cindy's reported reaction to the placement of the crosses?
There are two sides to every story and the truth usually lies somewhere in the middle. Of course their reaction was a little over the top, but we are not in their position. We cannot and will not ever understand how they feel and what they have to deal with daily. (thankfully).
I always try to put myself in someone elses shoes. And I dont think my coping would be very attractive if I had thousands of people stating that they care more about my murdered loved one than me.
I dont condone alot of their behaviour but I understand that people cope with trauma in different ways, and often its not pretty.
I'm sure that in a few years they will look back and think, "why did i do that?"
but in the midst of so much pain and uncertainty you are driven by raw emotion, and not being rational.
They may feel like they just want to move forward, and each time a new item is placed at the memorial , they are reminded of their decomposing granddaughter in those woods. they cant run from it- they have to face hearing all the details at trial, but they deserve a chance to do some healing and to gather strength before that happens.
Also people know george and cindy have both contemplated suicide. If you like them or hate them, pushing them when they are at their lowest is not kind or well meaning.
JMO