Vandalized Livermore War Memorial Will Soon Be Repaired

LIVERMORE, CA — The recent destruction of a beloved war memorial in Livermore prompted tears and elicited anger among many in the East Bay community. The monument, which pays homage to all U.S veterans, will soon be repaired and better protected, Alameda County officials said

More than a dozen bricks were pulled off of the Livermore's Remember Our Heroes wall sometime between July 27 and July 28, police officials said. The incident was reported on July 29. Police do not have any witnesses.

Representatives for Supervisor Scott Haggerty say his office is working with the General Services Agency to make sure the monument is restored and protected.

“What happened to that memorial is atrocious,” said Shawn Wilson, Haggerty's chief of staff. “Our office offered financial assistance but a local business is stepping up to take care of the repairs. Our office will provide any funds needed in the event that our GSA Department purchases the necessary security system so that this does NOT happen again.”

Livermore Mayor John Marchand’s family members are among the many veterans listed on the memorial.

"Every time my faith in people is shaken by something as senseless as vandalism, that faith is restored by the way our amazing community and the County comes together and works together," Marchand said.

Officials say a fence was installed around the monument in 2015.

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Each commemorative brick, which cost $40 to purchase, is engraved with the name of the veteran, their rank, years and branch of service.

The Livermore Veterans Memorial Building is owned by Alameda County and is located at 522 S L St. in Livermore. Anyone with information is asked to contact Livermore Police.

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