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The new stone memorial replaced the original memorial, which was destroyed during the Thomas Fire in 2017.Â
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Los Padres National Forest workers attended the memorial. Â
From left are Jimmy Harris, Jacob Gipson, Justin Shuman, Kelsey Dragus-Alleyne, Brad Christensen, Matt Capron and Cian Figueras.
Brian Lombardi (left) with Jeff Storke, who owns the land the new memorial stands on. The ceremony took place on the Yakumo Academy Property above the memorial.Â
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Leilani Cumor, who lost her husband, Richard L. Cumor, in the fire, is pictured with their son Chris, his wife Tina and their children: Gabe, Mara and Pierce.Â
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Brian Lombardi and Linda Wood (a Mineau family member) look at a painting of the memorial by Ben OâHara.Â