Japanese Bombing Site Vandalized

http://www.fs.fed.us/fstoday/081128/03.0About%20Us/memorial.html

"The Forest Service and Curry County (Ore.) Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in finding those responsible for the recent damage to Wheeler Ridge Japanese Bombing Site Trail facilities on the Gold Beach Ranger District. “Vandals have damaged an important trail facility that serves as a local historical and recreational opportunity to the American public,” said Alan Vandiver, Gold Beach District Ranger. ..."

This site, on the Oregon coast is one of four sites on American soil hit by bombs during World War II. Although the war is but a memory to most and a page in world history, this memorial is a testament to a history and relationship between two countries, now allies.

The racist symbols etched into wood, and the graffiti serve no purpose other than to damage a piece of our World's heritage, as well as to remind the world that divisiveness still exists today.
--aggie castronuevo

[Article on trail dedication]
http://www.fs.fed.us/fstoday/080919/03.0About%20Us/trail_dedication.html
[Forest Service information on the Wheeler Ridge Japanese Bombing Trail]
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/trails/japanese-bombing-site.shtml