From the Birmingham Mail
Each will be represented by a single white rose, together with their photographs.
Mr McGrath said: “We will be holding a minute’s silence to remember all those campaigners who have sat by the brazier, who have attended the protest meetings and gave evidence at the public inquiry but who have passed away and never saw the fruits of their labours and inspirational contribution.
“Their legacy goes beyond the battle of Eaves Green Lane.”
Mr McGrath also said locals also aimed to set up a garden of remembrance in the future to honour the four.
RAID will be on day 1,086 of their protest on Sunday and intend to dismantle their own makeshift camp on a nearby builder’s yard, following Monday’s ceremony.
Mr McGrath added: “We will definitely go on Monday because the council and courts said they will prosecute residents and Travellers if we don’t leave.”
Yesterday, one caravan, a box trailer and a handful of Travellers remained at the site.
After Sunday, the Gypsies have another month in which to reinstate the land back to its greenbelt status.
Meanwhile, landowner and Gypsy spokesman Noah Burton has put the plot of land where the Travellers have been camped up for three years for sale. He is inviting offers until May 30.
Mr McGrath said residents may consider buying the parcel of land - but would not want to pay a ‘king’s ransom’ for it.
see also: The BBC - Last Gypsy family leaves illegal Meriden site
The Daily Mail - Gypsies move out of illegal camp after THREE YEAR battle with villagers
The Express - Illegal Traveller camp finally cleared in Warwickshire
The Birmingham Mail - After 1,085 day vigil final caravan leaves Meriden site
The Times - Tribute to protesters who died before Gypsies left illegal site
The Birmingham Mail - Meriden families celebrate life without Gypsies as last Traveller caravan leaves site
ITV - Protest camp dismantled following Gypsy eviction
The Telegraph - Villagers celebrate as Gypsies leave after 1088 day protest
The Daily Mail - Victorious villagers who fought three-year battle against illegal Gypsy camp finally take down their protest tent as aerial images show damage done to land
The Solihull Observer - Meriden Gypsy battle is finally over
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