Roadside memorial – for turkeys

SIOUX CITY, Iowa (AP) — People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has asked Iowa transportation officials for permission to build a temporary memorial tombstone

Moore says in the letter that the tombstone, which would be up for a month, would promote a meat-free diet as well as safe driving. The tombstone would be provided by PETA.Ankeny resident and PETA member Alex Moore says in a letter dated Tuesday that he wants to erect the 10-foot structure in remembrance of more than 500 turkeys killed in a crash April 12th in Sioux City. The truck transporting the animals overturned.

The letter is addressed to Highway Division Director John Adam. He could not be reached for comment Wednesday.