Story Created:
Aug 3, 2007 at 10:47 AM EDT
Story Updated:
Aug 3, 2007 at 12:23 PM EDT
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) - Fort Myers police have stopped a teenager from chalking the names of Iraq war casualties on downtown sidewalks.
Willie Filkowski had begun his chalk work on July 1 and had worked on his memorial most nights along with his parents, sister and friends. The 15-year-old had written almost 300 names before being stopped Monday evening.
Officers thought the chalking could distract drivers and pedestrians, causing accidents or affecting foot traffic. They told him to apply for a permit.
Filkowski won't necessarily be chalking again any time soon, however. The acting city manager says he wouldn't grant a permit.
(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
