Memorial to be Constructed at Sheriff’s Station

The Crescenta Valley Sheriff’s Station will soon be home to a new memorial honoring several officers who have fallen in the line of duty.

Fundraising efforts are almost complete, with the ultimate goal being $20,000- $25,000, according to Lisa Dutton, who is working on the memorial.

The memorial will be constructed on the grassy area next to the parking lot on the side of the at 4554 Briggs Ave. in La Crescenta.

Officers who will be honored with the memorial include Deputy David A. Horr, who was shot in the line of duty while handling a domestic dispute on Dec. 7, 1957, and later died from his wounds on Feb. 9, 1958, and Reserve Deputy Charles D. Rea, who drowned during rescue efforts in Big Tujunga Canyon floods on Jan. 26, 1969, according to Dutton.

“We hope to keep their memories alive, while at the same time reflecting on what the Sheriffs and volunteers of our Crescenta Valley station do every day to take care of our community,” said Dutton.

Dutton--along with Steve Pierce, Richard Toyan and Capt. David Silversparre of the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station--are behind the memorial. Toyan has drawn the memorial plans, while Mike Bradley will be building the memorial.

To make a donation, send checks to the Crescenta Valley Sheriff's Station Support Group, P.O. Box 12458, La Crescenta, CA 91214. Include the word "memorial" in the note section.