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Council backs veterans monument plan at Heritage Park; referral and funding conditions set

3021618 · April 16, 2025
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The council heard a proposal from the Dana Point Fifth Marine Regiment Support Group for a 'Returning Home' bronze monument and approved staff recommendations to refer funding questions to the Financial Review Committee; group will fund most costs and the city will manage park improvements subject to fundraising and a memorandum of understanding.

The Dana Point City Council voted to move forward with a proposal for a veterans monument at Heritage Park after hearing a presentation from the Dana Point Fifth Marine Regiment Support Group. The group will raise funds for a bronze sculpture titled "Returning Home" and asked the city to partner on associated park improvements.

Terry Rifkin, president of the Dana Point Fifth Marine Regiment Support Group, said the organization will fully fundraise for the statue and granite backdrop and asked the city to partner on park…

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