Another Act of Vandalism

In the Monterey Herald today, I found a story about a monumental cross that had been cut down. It stood at 20 feet tall and was a historical landmark for about 40 years. This wooden cross was erected in 1969 representing one that was from 1769. The earlier one was built by Spanish explorer, Don Gaspar de Portola. He was exploring the coast in search for Monterey Bay and used the cross as a landmark to find it again. There was a plaque next to it that explained all of this history.
According to Monterey Policeman, Lt. Randy Roach, it was cut down Friday night or early Saturday morning. It was taken down at the base by what seems was a powerful saw. So far, no one has owned up to the act and people are truly upset. It was used for so many different ways; landmark for lifeguards, runners, and surfers out in the water. The damage is estimated around $1,000 and the investigation will be held by state park authorities.
Once again our beautiful history in the town of Monterey was vandalized. Why people want to destroy it, we will never know. But what I do know is that the vandalism of state property and our history here in Monterey is becoming oddly popular.