The Sons of Confederate Veterans monument was discovered covered in red paint with the word “racists” written vertically down one side.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans monument was erected in the Santa Ana Cemetery in 2004. On Sunday, it was discovered covered in red paint with the word “racists” written vertically down one side.
The 7-ton granite monument is dedicated to those who fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War. It includes the names of 33 people with ties to the Confederacy, including Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. In the past two years, as monuments and statues dedicated to Confederate soldiers have been taken down throughout the country amid an outcry over the glorification of a history tied to slavery and racism, the Orange County Cemetery District Board grappled with a decision regarding the monument’s future.
Orange County Cemetery District general manager Tim Deutsch said the board initially agreed that the monument could stay put with some modifications, which included limiting the names inscribed on the memorial to soldiers who died in Orange County after the war. More than 300 Civil War soldiers are buried in Santa Ana.
But more recently, the district couldn’t find details on the original board action regarding the monument’s approval. When the Sons of Confederate Veterans failed to respond to the board’s letters about modifications and permit violations, members approved its removal on July 2. Until it is removed, Deutsch said the monument remains concealed from public view under a tarp after efforts to remove the graffiti failed.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What California still has to do to get ready for the Big OneDr. Lucy Jones is a renowned seismologist known as 'the Earthquake Lady'. She's recommended ways for Los Angeles to address its greatest earthquake vulnerabilities -- here's what she says the region still needs to do to get ready for the Big One.
Read more »
California residents brace for 'big one' after twin quakes; experts say chances lowAfter a pair of earthquakes in Southern California, residents are bracing for the worst.
Read more »
My first California quake was terrifying. But the Big One will be much worseMy first California quake was terrifying. But the Big One will be much worse, writes Jeff Yang for CNNOpinion.
Read more »
Twitter users angered by one character's absence in the new 'Mulan' trailer'Dishonor! Dishonor to your whole family!'
Read more »