Terry Watkins said the cemetery is implementing changes to make sure there are no more mix-ups.
As word spread quickly on social media and live videos showed dumpsters full, a crowd at the cemetery began to grow.
Early April's severe weather uprooted a tree from the abandoned cemetery property.
The historic cemetery in the Highlands neighborhood is known for its famous names and beautiful scenery.
The volunteers say it's important to honor the sacrifice of the soldiers.
The proposal filed last week calls for using nearly 38 acres of city-owned land to be turned into a new cemetery.
Green, Schardein and Eastern cemeteries all have no legal owner. Volunteers have been largely responsible for the upkeep of the cemeteries for years.
The 4-acre lot has been untouched for years.
Those who visit often say it has fallen into disrepair and clean up is desperately needed.
You've likely been feet away from the cemetery but never noticed.