Veterans deserve better: Marine veteran demands repairs for memorial in Mission
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Marine veteran Domingo De La Garza is urging Mission city officials to repair a deteriorating veterans' memorial at Leo Peña 'La Placita' Park, located at Conway Avenue and 9th Street. De La Garza discovered the memorial's poor condition through social media and expressed his disappointment upon visiting it. The memorial, established in the early 2000s, shows signs of neglect, including peeling paint and cracked monuments. The city acknowledged the issue, stating it provides land and financial support, while the ACE Club has historically maintained the site. City crews were seen preparing for repairs, and De La Garza advocates for a long-term maintenance plan.
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