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Vandalism Targeted Firefighters' Memorial | Fresno News
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A 39-year-old man was arrested for vandalizing a memorial banner honoring fallen firefighters Ray Figueroa and Patrick Jones, who died in 2020 battling a Porterville library blaze. Found near the police station, he’s now facing charges—plus probation violations and drug possession. This isn’t the first time: in 2025, someone dug up a tree planted for Figueroa, but the community rallied to replant it. It’s heartbreaking that those who risk everything for us are disrespected like this—and we hope this incident serves as a wake-up call so memorials can finally rest in peace.
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