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In honoring veterans, Governor Newsom said, “it was time to reflect and remember” and his, “deep respect and admiration” for their sacrifices. Yet, he cut the funds necessary to begin a veteran’s cemetery in Irvine. He forgot that veterans had already paid for the cemetery with their sacrifice…much more.
The Orange County Veterans Cemetery illustrates a commitment shown by Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva and the California Legislature to give local veterans the option of a military burial site that is closer to home and honors their service. Assemblywoman Quirk-Silva has strongly advocated for the Orange County Veterans Cemetery since 2012, originally AB 1453, with Governor Brown. Quirk-Silva remains committed to getting a veteran cemetery in Orange County.
Nick Berardino, president of VALOR (Veterans Alliance of Orange County) appeals to Irvine city council members to include two sites for a Veterans’ Cemetery on the upcoming November ballot. The two sites are commonly referred to as, respectively, the “ARDA Site” and the “The Golf Course Site.”
Bill Cook, Chairman of the OC Veterans Memorial Park Foundation, calls on all sides working for a veterans cemetery in Orange County to support legislative efforts in Sacramento to authorize state funds for the project.
Jeanne Baran, Irvine resident and Irvine Watchdog member, writes that on July 23rd the Irvine City Council will consider their preferred site recommendation for the Southern California State Veterans Cemetery.
Bill Cook, Chairman of the Orange County Veterans Memorial Park Foundation writes that it’s time to move the Southern California Veterans Cemetery forward.
Harvey Liss, who is Editor of Irvine Community News & Views, writes about the viability of the ARDA site as a Veterans Cemetery issue in Irvine.
Irvine resident E. Kacic reminds us this Memorial Day to honor and remember the great debt we owe to those who died while serving in the US Armed Forces.
Harvey Liss, who is Editor of Irvine Community News & Views, writes that it is time for the Irvine City Council to finally fulfill the will of the people and move forward with the Southern California Veterans Cemetery at the original 125-acre ARDA site in the Great Park.
Irvine Mayor Christina Shea wants Gov. Gavin Newsom to visit her city to review competing properties to establish a veterans cemetery. Shea is opposed to the current site advocated by State Assemblywoman Sharon Quirk Silva in her recent legislation on the issue and instead argues a nearby golf course site should house the proposed veterans’ cemetery site.