I think it is a beautiful, loving tribute to his wife. It's not about his taste so much as it is about his heart. It is also a great work of art--not in design--but in the carving of the stone. That kind of workmanship is hard to find and disappearing fast. He earned his money. He had the right to "burn" his money any way he saw fit. I think he did a great job and left an unusual, lasting treasure. Libraries are everywhere. Stuff like this isn't. The small town should just take the tourists dollars and shut their traps. He was in a no win situation with them.