Saturday, July 23, 2016

Hey you Pokémon Go users: Cemeteries are off limits. And a shout-out to reporter Michael Buczyner

Folks, if you have to be told that places like cemeteries are inappropriate places to play your silly games then something is wrong with you.

And CBS12/WPEC reporter Michael Buczyner does what's impossible for everyone at ABC25/WPBF: He accurately reports that the South Florida National Cemetery is not located in Lake Worth. There are veterans interred at our cemetery in Lake Worth; but that's the Pinecrest Cemetery.

Here is an excerpt from the text of Buczyner's TV news segment:

     It’s the final resting place for our nation’s heroes, but CBS12 just learned The South Florida National Cemetery in Suburban Lake Worth [emphasis added] is now a playground for gamers.
     It’s not easy for Lynda Sadoff to visit her brother Robert.
     The stones at the cemetery align for as far as the eye can see. It’s a national shrine to honor the sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. Lynda’s husband Barry served in the US Navy Reserves. “This is sacred grounds. This is for the military people who served,” he said.
     The final resting place for our nation’s hero’s is now a virtual battle ground for gamers, angering veterans and families. “Coming here to play a game is totally wrong,” Barry said.

If you happen to see any of those 'gamers' at Pinecrest Cemetery call PBSO immediately: