Media shouldn't intrude on grief

To the editor:

The media can be a good thing, and it can be a bad thing. I cannot believe the media. I attended the funeral service for Sgt. Robert G. Davis Friday and saw a woman from the press taking pictures of the family while at the graveside service. I feel the press should take pictures from a far distance and not of the family while they are grieving. I feel this is an insult to anyone during this period. These folks are hurting enough without having to deal with the media. Use some common sense. If you don't have any respect, stay home.

CHARLIE GRIFFITH, Oak Ridge, Mo.