FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) – A cherished memorial dedicated to deceased children in downtown Fargo, the Angel of Hope statue in Island Park, was recently defaced with green spray paint.<\/p>\n
The vandalism, which occurred on Tuesday, November 11, involved green spray paint covering the statue, including an \u201cX\u201d over the word \u201cHope.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sheryl Cvijanovich, secretary for Fargo\u2019s Angel of Hope, confirmed the incident after being alerted by a concerned parent.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it was a combination of anger and sadness. I think anyone who is affiliated with the Angel of Hope, their first thought was, how can anyone do that to a monument for dead children?\u201d Cvijanovich said.<\/p>\n
The Angel of Hope memorial was installed in Island Park in 2005, and serves as a gathering place for parents and families grieving the loss of children.<\/p>\n
It features engraved bricks with hundreds of names of deceased children. <\/p>\n
Cvijanovich said her and others at Angels of Hope are less concerned with the vandalism, and more concerned about the wellbeing of the vandal. <\/p>\n
She said, \u201cThere\u2019s anger and there\u2019s hurt, but I think there\u2019s more concern for the person who did it. If it has something to do with a lost child or sibling, or their own child, or whatever, there are groups that can help.\u201d<\/p>\n
One day after the vandalism, the graffiti has already been cleaned up by the Fargo Park District.<\/p>\n
The Angel of Hope organization plans to proceed with its annual candlelight memorial service, scheduled for 7 P.M. on December 7, offering a continued opportunity for remembrance and community support.<\/p>\n
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