The white marble tombstone is small. The cross is made of the same marble, but it has been toppled and lies beside the grave. Carved into the cross is a name: LEWIS. The inscription is exceedingly difficult to read, but I am eventually able to distinguish the following words:

LEWIS & DAISY MILLER, WHO DIED APR. 25, 1906
"FOR OF SUCH IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN"

It is the grave of two children, probably twins. Who can have toppled the cross? In fact, there are many fallen crosses and gravestones in the International Cemetery. The cemetery was very close to the center of the atomic explosion, and the effects of the blast were felt all too well here too. This white stone, erected to communicate the love felt for these children by their parents, almost seems to have raised its voice to speak of the inhumanity of war.

I am reminded of these words from the Bible:

I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. (Luke 19:40)